Post by in tokyo on Oct 27, 2011 9:39:49 GMT -5
Hello,
I've had morgellons for 6 years now. It is finally at a managable point, where there are even some days that I can go without makeup, and the house isn't full of fibers anymore.
What works for me:
1) I went on a very strict elimination diet at the beginning, which was called the 'King Diet', by a man named Richard. I don't know if this can still be found online.
2) I totally cut out all sugar for ~1 year- including fruits and juice. This was a huge help, and finally got me over the hump of the illness.
3) I followed the advice of BlueSkiesJohn on this board, regarding herbal supplements.
4) I did a 4 month round of Accutane. This eliminated the morgellons' ability to grow on my neck, arms, back, and stomach.
5) I have done many rounds of antibiotics of various sorts. What seemed to have the biggest effect was Dicillin, though success is limited and short-lived.
6) I followed Richard's advice via the King Diet, and also advice from others on this board (thank you!) regarding how to clean the house and do laundry. Swiffers and Borax are great.
7) Finally- and this is a BIG ONE!!! I found a perscription ointment that really knocks these spots out. It is a Hydrocortisone-Terramycin (Oxytetracycline) mix. I don't know if this is sold in the States. It is sold in Europe, and it is so common in Asia that there are several (European) brands available, for walk-in purchase. My dermotologist has me use this ointment on the spots 2 times a day for 10 days. After 1 day, the redness is gone, after 2 days, the spots are inactive. And after 10 days, my skin is clear. Furthermore, they are less likely to come back! I am careful not to overuse this, because I don't want to develop resistance, and also because steroids on face skin are not a good idea.
Anyway. That has been my ticket to (nearly)freedom. I greatly wish you all equal success. This is a horrible sickness and we are totally left to our own devices to solve it.
I've had morgellons for 6 years now. It is finally at a managable point, where there are even some days that I can go without makeup, and the house isn't full of fibers anymore.
What works for me:
1) I went on a very strict elimination diet at the beginning, which was called the 'King Diet', by a man named Richard. I don't know if this can still be found online.
2) I totally cut out all sugar for ~1 year- including fruits and juice. This was a huge help, and finally got me over the hump of the illness.
3) I followed the advice of BlueSkiesJohn on this board, regarding herbal supplements.
4) I did a 4 month round of Accutane. This eliminated the morgellons' ability to grow on my neck, arms, back, and stomach.
5) I have done many rounds of antibiotics of various sorts. What seemed to have the biggest effect was Dicillin, though success is limited and short-lived.
6) I followed Richard's advice via the King Diet, and also advice from others on this board (thank you!) regarding how to clean the house and do laundry. Swiffers and Borax are great.
7) Finally- and this is a BIG ONE!!! I found a perscription ointment that really knocks these spots out. It is a Hydrocortisone-Terramycin (Oxytetracycline) mix. I don't know if this is sold in the States. It is sold in Europe, and it is so common in Asia that there are several (European) brands available, for walk-in purchase. My dermotologist has me use this ointment on the spots 2 times a day for 10 days. After 1 day, the redness is gone, after 2 days, the spots are inactive. And after 10 days, my skin is clear. Furthermore, they are less likely to come back! I am careful not to overuse this, because I don't want to develop resistance, and also because steroids on face skin are not a good idea.
Anyway. That has been my ticket to (nearly)freedom. I greatly wish you all equal success. This is a horrible sickness and we are totally left to our own devices to solve it.