cbs11tv.com reported recently that there few ongoing research will bring hope for morgellons patient, ““There’s almost always some history of exposure to dirt basically either from gardening or camping or something,” says Dr. Stricker” continue reading here.
We could see the light after the end of tunnel especially if the term Morgellons should be adopted by dermatologists and research into this field to enhance their rapport with their patients, allowing them to overcome this resistance.
Morgellons disease has not yet been classified and therefore most people are diagnosed with delusional parasitosis! Morgellons urrently not recognized as a unique disorder, so there is currently no list of symptoms or differential diagnosis for Morgellons that is generally accepted by the medical community. Patients usually self-diagnose based on media reports and information published by the Morgellons Research Foundation. Symptoms usually include following;
* Skin rashes and lesions that do not heal
* Crawling sensations of insect-like inside the skin, stinging or biting on or under the skin (formication)
* Fiber-like filaments, granules or crystals that appear on or under the skin or that can be extracted from lesions
* Pain in Joint, muscle and connective tissue, including fibromyalgia
* Debilitating fatigue
* Cognitive dysfunction, including difficulty with concentration,
* short-term memory, and attention
Most of the dermatologists view Morgellons as a new name for an old condition, however if you have similar symptom as discussed above you should consult your dermatologist and you should also aware about the latest development in medical field to combat this disease.
Those suffer from morgellons disease usually report stinging and biting and something crawling sensation beneath the skin, these are associated with fibers like or filamentous structure that cause manifestation and most of the time this disease affect peripheral nervous system which cause short terms memory and loss of mental concentration. Watch this video, which is about morgellons organism associated with non-healing skin.
The signs and symptoms associated with Morgellons disease can be a difficult task. Many health professional have different views and method of treatment however you deserve compassionate treatment. While research continues, take positive steps to manage your signs and symptoms.
* You will need caring health care team. Find a skin specialist who are expertise in dealing such case with care through examination. Since Morgellons disease often requires frequent follow-up visits, a local health care team may be good for you as you will need regular follow up.
* Be patient. Your doctor will likely to examine you based on evidence and certain symptoms, before considering a thorough diagnosis and prescribing any treatment.
* consider the advice of your doctors and avoid self medication and follow your doctor’s recommendations for treatment — which may take long-term therapy.
* Seek treatment for other conditions like anxiety, depression, insomnia or any other condition that affects your daily work, moods or behavior.
* Keep track through websites and other resources like medical journals etc about Morgellons disease. You may find some sources are more useful that can help you for latest scientific development and research about this disease.
To learn more assistance about Morgellons disease or to report any suspected cases about Morgellons disease, call your health center or helpline numbers.
