elka
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Post by elka on Jul 27, 2005 9:35:20 GMT -5
I have known for years that I wasn't seeing things. The long black hairlike things coming out of me, the lint in the bed, the black dots, the itchy crawling feeling under my skin. I went to a doctor in January, he put me on lexapro for depression. In may I decided (without his approval) that wasn't the answer. I gradually ended the lexapro. I decided to try black walnut hull, hoping to expel whatever might be inside of me. I think it may be helping, I have been taking that 3 months now. Still I have the tingling, itchy feelings. I have taken baths with mineral oil and notice that seems to bring out more of the hairlike things. I kept researching worms and parasites, but found nothing like what I was experiencing. Late last night I finally discovered the Morgellons Research Foundation site. What a relief! My symptoms exactly. I was beginning to feel so alone and even beginning to think maybe it was a mental problem. I have become obsessed with changing my sheets, cleaning house, laundry, etc. I have seen these hairlike things move, they can go right into your skin and disappear. Now I have so many questions. If these things are under my skin, you know they can be inside and what can they do to our hearts and livers, etc. How many other people just like me have known for a long time but nobody would listen? I have even seen the pattern of movement in my carpet. I vacuum every day, I spray the house for bugs at least every week. I could go on and on, but if you're reading this you probably already know. I have always taken showers, now I try to have at least one hot mineral oil bath per day in addition to showers. I have a pool, I go to the ocean. That hasn't helped. I also notice my legs are swollen, I'm having increased joint pain, especially my knees. I'm hoping that means the black walnut hull is beginning to make a difference. I'm reading other messages with suggestions for herbal remedies, and believe me I'll try them. I've given up on the medical doctors - I now know I'm not crazy, and I want to end this obsession and get on with my life. Thank you all for being there and I appreciate any suggestions you may have to offer. I would like to know more about the light that was mentioned and also more about the use of salt.
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JLR
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Post by JLR on Jul 27, 2005 10:20:46 GMT -5
Hello Hilda,
First things first... AVOID ALL SUGAR and you will feel a difference, also try garlic pills and eat more greens. I've heard that salt helps but I've also read of someone who thinks they got this from the ocean. Not sure what parts he was from but he is a surfer. There are quite a few theories going around and no one really knows whats going on except that some antibiotics will reduce symptoms but have not been able to eradicate whats going on, so far a strict change in diet and even stricter hygene seems to keep it at bay.
Personally, I think it's best that we all concentrate on taking care of the body so it can take care of itself, like it should. I've been using Aveeno body lotion with menthol after every shower and now have been getting even better results with Hemp/peppermint/tea-tree oil products, some soaps and lotions combine all three ingredients, they have been helping in extracting many black specks and lines (although I havent seen anymore lines since I took a low dose of Septra). I am trying to avoid as many toxic fixes as possible in hopes that my immune system will keep doing whats it supposed to do.
Good luck and welcome to the boards, lots of good advice on here so read on... It's helped me quite a bit as well. JLR
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Post by ANTHILL on Jul 27, 2005 10:35:05 GMT -5
Hi Hilda wecome to lymebusters I am so glad you found us because it is so hard having to live with this thing an have nobody beleive your story It sounds alot like mine and allot of others on this board hopefuly this is the begining of the end of this lunicy for all of us I hope you feel at home here feel free to jump right in warm fuzzy welcome ----- ant
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Post by Hope on Jul 27, 2005 12:17:34 GMT -5
Hi Hilda,
Welcome to lymebusters.
Peace, Hope
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Post by ebgbgms on Aug 13, 2005 1:27:19 GMT -5
Welcome Hida, where did u go? Check in so we know u r ok Thinking of u.........
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Post by ebgbglenda on Aug 23, 2005 10:25:40 GMT -5
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elka
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Post by elka on Aug 23, 2005 11:20:18 GMT -5
I'm anything but shy. I check the site every day, in fact I did post a response to one just yesterday. Thank you for checking on me.
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Post by jwf on Aug 23, 2005 15:16:36 GMT -5
Hi Hilda, Welcome aboard. I noticed that you posted in the Lyme portion of this board. Some of the first symptoms that my wife and I had were swelling and stiffness of large joints-- knees, wrists, ankles, and neck. We both were positive for Lyme along with the Morgellon symptoms. If at all possible rule out Lyme. Blue Skies................John
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Post by carol on Aug 26, 2005 22:50:34 GMT -5
I just discovered this site, and have the symptoms of itching and burning in one of my arms and it drives me up a wall, nothing I do helps it go away. I just heard of morgallon and wonder if I have it I thought it might be medicines that I am on doing it but maybe not so. Yes it feels like something bitting me and crawling under my skin, I've also noticed on my other arm up higher. Where does one get the septra does a doctor have to subscribe it? I need something to make it go away or at least let up. It seems when I get in the sun it gets worse, and then at night it gets worse, it looks like my hair on my arms stands up looks like I got electricty in my skin. Carol
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Post by DonnaG on Sept 4, 2005 1:37:20 GMT -5
To Everyone: Try white vinegar. Rub in circles. You can wash your hair, body, everywhere and use soap afterward to get rid of the smell. This ?whatever it is does NOT like it at all!! Donna GriffinRealtor@aol.com
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Post by KB on Oct 3, 2005 22:08:41 GMT -5
Research the cotton fiber worm and writings by Cliff Mikelson, he makes very interesting observations about things that disappear into your skin. I also read a post that if you aren't doing the salt and vitamin c protocol that salt on the outside will drive them in deeper. I agree with that. I also think they like to congregate in pockets of our bodies, like joints. I had joint pain in the beginning, now my problems are more widespread and internal. Read all the posts on the Morgellons board. There are so many good remedy ideas.
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Post by ruth on Oct 29, 2005 11:35:50 GMT -5
i had forgotton about this but about my 3rd year of infestation i got a wonderful olive green wool coat.
it didn't take long and "they" had eaten tracts (especially) where my hair laid on it that patterned like the scar-like tracts that grow under my skin.
transferrable?
i like to wear cotton or wool. it allows them to not go back into my skin, but to go into the fabric instead.
and i never take a baths anymore. the heavy water drops osmos easily back into my skin. i've visualize on the digital blue the water drops as a balls of micro fibers (also shown in my photo website).
i shower only and dry off very well and don't let my hair drip on my back and especially when i'm in an active phase. i always keep my skin dry, unless i am intentionally coaxing 'something' out. they seem to love the moisture.
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Post by Aloha on Nov 8, 2005 17:41:08 GMT -5
Hi, 5 years of it and still infected along with my family. What I can't live without using, Boraxo in the laundry. Also as important to me is Lavender Baby Powder. I can put my clothes on in the am no problem at all. At night when I change to pj's I have to use the powder on me head to toe, it stops the crawling feelings. I never use regular towels anymore. I had the lesions on my face and legs and scalp. I lost all my hair from my face to my crown including the sides. After 1 and 1/2 years of antibiotics including PICCline IV for a year I am now only hairless in the areas of my temples. I still have to cover my head in public, I hope not much longer. Because of the hairloss and lesions which are gone except for my right hand, funny thing is this is the only area of my body that I touch cotton towels with. I use paper towels on myself even my hair, my family still uses cotton towels and I have to touch them when doing the laundry. Leaving me to think the towels have something to do with lesions. I hope you find our group helpful cause I know I couldn't of lived this long with our without the support of Morgellons and it's members. J.
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Post by Administration on Nov 9, 2005 15:42:41 GMT -5
Welcome Hilda Dingo..you silly goofball. Your pictures in your posts always crack me up.. I love you so
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Post by jody on Nov 9, 2005 19:58:30 GMT -5
i know the cotton has something to do with this,for me that is.i use these little micro towels the ones u use for cars.work real good.i think they r $1.00 at dollors stores.i just wash them by hand they dry fast.i never use cotton towels.i try not to buy any clothes with cotton.if it is old cotton i can wear it.im thinking made back in early 90's...what do u all think?
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