Comments on: CDC vs. OSU

By: kathleen horn

kathleen horn — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:41:39 +0000

The only possible way to really see for yourself (that somthing is really there) is to have a patient who is having outbreaks. I notice the disease will go through stages. it may disappear for months, but when it returns, it bites and stings an area, and when you put peroxide on it after scrapping the site it is then that you see these things coming out. so taking samples of dead tissue may show them, but I see them moving out of my skin when I watch after using medication. benadryl helps alittle

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:10:36 +0000

So you don’t think there would be a vast number of people who have the symptoms, but don’t think they have Morgellons (mostly because they have never heard of it)?

The question the CDC is really asking here is: “why do these people think they have Morgellons”.

If it was purely physical, then they could just search their patient database for peole with matching symptoms. But no – the defining aspect of the cohort is a belief.

By: Reese

Reese — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:22 +0000

I’m certain the CDC will conduct the investigation thoroughly and in an unbiased manner, which is exactly why they are not utilizing OSU’s findings or labs, and taking the time to get IRB certified, a necessary process for anyone conducting research on the up and up. Furthermore, it’s necessary for them to recruit people who believe themselves to have the disease, as there is no other single symptom that they could target. Additionally, there is no need for them to have a ‘control group’ so to speak in this case. The control is what is viewed in normal, healthy people. If they need to compare skin, blood, urine, or any other kind of samples from those recruited, they can simply access a database containing the characteristics of what is normal and utilize those as a ‘control’.

I’m anxious to see what they find, whether it turns out to be a ‘new disease’ or simply a ‘new classification’ for a specific mental disorder, their decision and research will clear up (hopefully) a lot of the misinformation that is available.

By: London

London — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:24:48 +0000

Diane….

Maybe Dupont could answer that one. MIT sure could. But ya know, thinking back on when “Morgellons Fibers” were featured on that Medical Mystery show last summer, well, hmm…They”SAID” it matched nothing in their database. (cough, cough)
Can you say who controls the media???? What a crock of crap!! We need some rebels, not subservient, docile people…
Where are they??? Someone help stop the lies!

London

By: dianarn

dianarn — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 04:19:28 +0000

They don’t want to start doing any “real” research on it because they don’t want people finding out those fibers are actually made up of nanoparticles that connect together. And they sure don’t want people to start asking “well, if these fibers are not made by the human body, and they’re made out of unknown materials, and they’re nanotechnology, what and where do they come from?!?”

By: Smileykins

Smileykins — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 21:14:00 +0000

Hello, Susie/Terri. I don’t wish to have it seem that I’m taking this out of context, however:

nobody seems to take her seriously

last week she was seriously suicidal

Threats of suicide (“seriously suicidal”) are too often ignored, and then, it’s to late!!!
You certainly know this, but, ESPECIALLY if you “have cared for psychiatric patients for several years”. Get your friend in to see somebody to discuss what is going on. N-O-W.

By: susie

susie — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:12:44 +0000

Hi! I hope you can help us?! My friend has the Morgellons symptoms and nobody seems to take her seriously… last week she was seriously suicidal.. i have real concerns for her. She is a normal 40 year old lady who is really sane.. but the doctors just see her as paranoid or suffering from parasitic psychosis.. sure, maybe.. i went with her to the GP who seemed to understand, but just asked her what she wanted her to do about it.. out of her realm! She is waiting to go back to another dermatologist.. we know that it is a very rare condition and no known cure or even definition to the symptoms. I have cared for psychiatric patients for several years. One service user had very similar symptoms.. i am sure it is probably the same condition! At our wits end!

Well, if anybody can help Terri.. please do respond! So desperate!!!

-Susie

By: johnboy

johnboy — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:59:44 +0000

I haven’t commented for several months, but have followed all the posts and most of the comments. This post by Michaelllans is excellent and sums up so much of the story line to date. Yes, Bravo Michael. It is unfortunate you have to be a little sarcastic, but those so called professionals who claim to be “convinced” truly deserve it. I think this post will prove to be very valuable in the effort to bring reason and truth into this controversy, and aid in the recovery of those affected by misinformation spread on the internet. Your unselfish willingness to keep this blog going using your invaluable retirement time is to be commended.

By: London

London — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 06:04:40 +0000

Bravo Michael!! Outstanding- clear, presice and uhh…very accurate.