| | | ps
5/2/2011
7:17:42 PM
| eva,
I was at the latest Morgellons Conference In Austin, Tx. At the end of the conference there was panel made up by all the presenters for a question and answer session. One of the questions asked was 'Is Morgellons Contagious?'. The consensus of the the panel was not easily if at all.
The consensus of the panel squares with my personal experience and belief.
PS | eva
4/30/2011
2:15:31 PM
| can u help me?can u tell me if morgellon is contagious?thanks very much!i am very urgent!
eva | Svetlana
1/20/2011
9:31:41 AM
| Hello! I am pleased to meet so many people here!
I contacted with Mr. Marc Newman, he helped me to find a man with 'Morgs' near my region - in Ukraine. I contact often with him on-line and we share our experience. And I think, we now know more about parazits, plazmodies and funguses than any proffesor. | mel
1/15/2011
1:34:26 PM
| Hello Svetlana,
Welcome;
I see that the head of our Research Dept.(PS)
Has already responded and I think answered your
First two questions, I am sure there will be many more.
Please check out the greeting to (Bes) just below in this same thread, I am sure that the same suggestions will help you as well.
Welcome again,
God bless, Never Never give up HOPE!
Mel | ps
1/14/2011
6:35:26 PM
| Svetlana,
Regarding your question: "I can't guess - how this 'american' disease could appear here, in the Caucasus?"
Morgellons has a World Wide Distrubition. Marc Neuman has the informative Morgellons site http://www.morgellons-research.org/morgellons/. You will find a Morgellons Distribution map on the first page of his site. By looking at this map you will see that Morgellons is a World Wide Disease.
Mary M. Leitao who is from the United States named the disease and did much of the early work to raise awareness of the disease. Within a short time Mary and several other Morgellons activist utilizing talk radio and the internet brought this disease to the attention of the American public. Thus the perception that Morgellons is and "American" Disease.
My research indicates that Morgellons is probably environmentally acquired and not easily contagious person to person. Due to families living in the same environment and having similar opportunities to acquire the pathogen gives the appearance of communicability.
PS | mel
1/14/2011
1:49:27 PM
| Hiya Robin,
Welcome as always;
Very nice to speak with both you and your mother.
I am Very Pleased that you are willing to help with others in your area!
God bless you and Mom,
Never Never give up HOPE!
Mel | mel
1/14/2011
1:38:09 PM
| Hello Bes,
Welcome; you are now the second person from Australia to find our website.
I have already sent a email to Carol in the hope she can help have a calming effect, and that you two can talk!
Here there is Hope. I am not the only one to get better. We have a Testimonials Section with lots of encouraging stories. We have a Teleconference Call Archives section, full of great information
(just sit back and listen)!
Reading as much as possible not only will answer many questions, but seems to be a common denominator of those reporting the most success, as well as diligence and bravery.
We have a Search Engine section, which can be very helpful in answering questions!
Unfortunately it did take a lot of time(18 months every day on the entire protocol)for me to feel I completely eradicated every last one of the little devils. Most people can sense if the Protocol is working for them within three to four months.
If the Protocol is not working, the most common reasons are additional health issues, your diet may be working against you, or it's possible you need a different anti-biotic and or a different anti-fungal. We have often said everyone's body is slightly different. Therefore your needs could be different!
That takes us back to DO NO HARM. I have always said try and find a doctor to guide you. I know that this is not easy, yet it is very important.
I sure hope I helped a little!
God bless,Never,Never,give up HOPE!
Mel | Svetlana
1/14/2011
8:42:17 AM
| I think, it is contagious. My son had it too, but without laisons. I live in the Republic of Georgia, Tbilisi. I can't guess - how this 'american' disease could appear here, in the Caucasus? | Robin
1/11/2011
8:58:43 PM
| I have been gone a while. I want to say that I did catch it from someone. My mother came to visit me and after she left I started symptoms. However, I had had a boyfriend, (and still do) and he was very close to me always and he never caught it. So, depending on your health, I guess, you catch it from another or don't. I think I was under a huge amount of stress at the time and they say (Trish Springstead) said that most of the people she sees were under a horrendous amount of stress when symptoms started. | Bes
1/10/2011
6:46:57 PM
| Hi, this is my first post. I'm from Tasmania in Australia, I've found many australians starting to speak about Morgellons but we unfortunately seem years behind the progress of america in accepting this as an acutal disease.
I've been reasearching this condition for 4 years since the lesions and fibres started appearing and in the last month only have 'thank god' found Mels website. in the last 8months i have progressed to the stage where i have not gone a day without fibres continually coming from my forever unhealing lesions. this is accompanied of course from the other array of symptems, confusion kidney and liver failure etc etc... anyway enough of background but to the topic at hand 'are we contagious'. I really do hope we are not but i have noticed relatives/ friends do seem to get sicker when i'm around with colds or cold sores etc, this may also be my paranoia but as I really can't remember how I started to get Morgellons I can't remember the starting symptons. Though I also have had partners over the time and these and my friends and family members are still not showing signs of fibres/specs/fluff. how long do the fibres usually start to appear?
also if it isn't totally contagious does anyone else belive I would be affecting others general health???
I do not believe I caught this of anyone else myself.
Also does anyone have contacts for doctors in Australia? This disease seems to definately have spread world wide!
Thanks to you all for letting me know there are others out there and for taking the time to post.
Bes | G Ras
1/1/2011
1:34:13 AM
| we caught it.... | mel
10/10/2010
11:27:27 AM
| Hiya NN,
Welcome as always;
Check the New welcome letter on the forum page,
you will find it there.
God bless you and baby Phoenix,
Never give up Hope!
Mel
| NN
10/10/2010
8:23:35 AM
| Mel
Can you give me your email address again ? I have a concern Id like to speak with you about. | Debra
10/6/2010
12:07:16 PM
| If you are living in the environment of morgellons or in close contact with someone who has it, I think your chances of getting it are higher. It probably depends on your immune system, as John states.
I have seen it spread to those in very close contact with me. I have seen people who spent only a few days in close contact start to show signs such as complaining of stratchy things in eyes, rubbing eyes, stratching body, unexplained pimples, rashes. Even asking if anyone else felt like they were getting bit. It seemed that eventually those people who were no longer in close contact got better. But those in constant contact in same household continued to show symptoms - within a period of 2 years - everyone in household showed symptoms.
This was my experience. | JohnB
9/27/2010
3:47:02 PM
| It appears from the testimonies given on this website that this condition can under the right circumstances be contagious. However, whether or not one who is exposed develops symptoms seems to depend on his or her cellular vitality and immune integrity.
In other words, it's all in the bioterrain folks.
We may or may not all have exposure to the "horrid little worms" discussed in PS's research, but without question, we all have cumulative and multiple low level exposures to toxic chemicals, pesticides, plastics, xenobiotics, and the end products of genetic manipulation in the food supply.
Survival of the fittest is an immutable law of nature, and so it will be with all of humanity during the plagues of the last days. Mel's protocol is profound in that it addresses both the potential threats we all face, and the body's ability to deal effectively with them. | Clod
9/26/2010
7:54:55 PM
| from my experience I would say it's contagious. I got symptoms of morgellons about 3 days after a new roommate moved in. The person later admitted that they had morgellons and moved out. Whatever this is infests your environment when a host comes in contact w/ certain materials i.e. cotton | ps
9/24/2010
11:26:33 PM
| To understand whether or not Morgellons is contagious person to person, we need to know what causes the disease. It has been my impression that Mel wanted his focus more about how to get rid of Morgellons than to be a site about what causes it. Much to my surprise Mel opened that can of worms on a conference call hosted by Dennis Richard of A2Z about Morgellons on Thursday September 16, 2010. Dennis was gracious enough to ask Mel, John B., and me to be guest on that program devoted exclusively to Morgellons. We did discuss the cause of Morgellons on the call. A link to that conference call has been posted on this website in the "Conference Call Archive", it is worth a listen.
My findings indicate that Morgellons has three major components associated with it. First a parasitic worm, Second a fungus that is specific to that worm, and third opportunist pathogens that can include, but not limited to; bacteria, fungus, and virus.
As stated earlier on this forum, two things appear necessary to develop Morgellons. One: carrying the Morgellons pathogen (the parasitic worm) and two: a compromised immune system. I have carried the parasitic worm for most of my life. During that time I enjoyed good health much of the time. Only rarely did I have any symptoms of Morgellons. Those were limited to fatigue, itching, and small lesions. Most looked like a pimple but a couple were like a small callous that never went away. It only when I had pneumonia that caused an Immunodeficiency state that I started to develop more skin lesions. Only when I started taking MMS out of desperation for my autoimmune diseases, and the "horrid little worms" started to crawl out, did it dawn on me that I might have Morgellons.
My best guess as to how Morgellons is contracted is food, water, wind, or rarely the fecal oral route. Although the eggs are very large compared to a helminth they can be carried by the wind and enter the nose or mouth. This could explain along with a difference in immune systems why some families all seem to have Morgellons or why only one person in a family or group of people has it.
Some of the opportunist infections associated with Morgellons probably are easily communicable. It is possible that they may suppress a person's immune system allowing Morgellons to emerge if the pathogen is present. Another possibility is that these may cause skin lesions that are not Morgellons but mistaken for it.
To my knowledge none of the people I have been around have Morgellons. My wife of many years shows no signs of Morgellons. Based on my experience and research I don't think Morgellons is easily transmitted from person to person.
PS | Kathy
9/24/2010
6:24:16 PM
| As a mother of 2 and grandmother of 4,I know what all of you are going thru.The fear of spreading this thing is far worse than having to deal with it day in and day out.I personally do not know how i would be able to live with the knowledge that I gave this to anyone.When I am at my younger daughter's home,my special needs granddaughter crawls onto my lap.This horrifies me.She is deaf and does not understand why I get up and move.My grandchildren and I have always been very close.Until 2 years ago,we all lived within 1 mile of each other.This child was born at 5 months and 1 week.She has shunts and had 9 brain surgeries by age 1.I love all of them,but this one does not understand why I can't hold her and do the things we used to do.I am confident that I will continue to improve.I have become semi stable at this point.The difference in my health now and 3 months ago is profound.
Coupled with the fear of spreading the disease or syndrome is the fact that others don't grasp the seriousness of being extremely cautious.My kids say if it was contagious they would have all contracted it before we saw evidence of what this was.Unfortunately,I had slept with the grandkids on different occassions.
I know we talk about their being o.k. as long as there immunity is not compromised.but as a nurse,I know that sometimes it is immpossible to know this until someone starts to show untoward symptoms.I have no answers on this.I am completely open to any one who has expertise in this area.
All I know is I am trusting God to see all of thru this.We are all in an unofficial club we never wanted to be in.We are sisters and brothers looking to God and each other to find the answers we need.I pray now that God will send us the person or persons with the knowledge and perserverance to find a cure for all of us.
God bless you all | ps
9/23/2010
3:49:10 PM
| NN,
My research indicates that Morgellons is not easily communicated person to person if at all.
(I'm in a meeting right now and will elaborate later)
PS | mel
9/23/2010
2:59:10 PM
| HiYa Nichole,
Truly wonderful to hear from you;
This appears to be the third time that question has been asked on our web site.
I used the Search Engine to collect our thoughts at the times of the earlier posts and then will add my current thoughts.
Here are those posts;
mel
3/23/2009
2:09:02 PM
Hiya Jocelyn,
Welcome-There are many theories,the jury is still out.
The common denomintor amongst Morgellons sufferers is a dysfunctional immune sytem, therefore if, you caught Morgellons from your boy friend,it was at a time that your immune system was very weak.
As I stated in my story, after one month I started to feel different. After two months I started to feel better.After three months I was symptom free. I have continued on this protocol for six months and will continue to do so.
Good Luck,
God bless,
mel
P.S the more you read from our forum the more you will learn, starting with page one.
Jocelyn
3/19/2009
7:30:13 PM
I lived with my boyfriend four years before getting Morgellons from him ( he has had it app. 18 years.) From everything I've read either whole families get it at once, or one member has it and no other family member gets it from them. I'm thinking it is contagious through blood to blood only. What have you read to asses whether it is contagious or not?
How long did you use the products and the prescription before being clear, and do you need to continue the protocol for a long time after?
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G
8/8/2009
11:40:12 AM
I had the same concerns , newborn in the family and could not, would not chance it.
Sure it's hard, but that is temporary. In the mean time I conveyed my love in other ways, gifts, calls ..lots of em, and I did exactly what Mae suggested, I simply said I really haven't been well and I don't want to touch the baby right now, though I really would love to.
Connie you are in our prayers too!
Connie
7/27/2009
11:29:35 PM
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I do feel at peace. I do know I am going to win this thing and I appreciate your love and concern for a complete stranger. God bless you too!
Connie
Mel
7/27/2009
2:32:43 PM
Hiya Connie,
Welcome- A new born baby's immune system may not be fully devoloped @ this early stage of it's life,I would consult your doctor on this matter. the good news is as you get better the baby will grow stronger and you will have many wonderful years together.
Good luck God bless,
mel
Mae
7/27/2009
2:22:29 PM
Connie, Just a little Ps on your sweet grand baby.
I believe the Morgellons produces little tiny eggs.Sorry to have to say that and I am actually sitting here crying about the thought.I would feel uncomfortable about one of the eggs getting on baby.Though I would love to kiss their little faces off I personally wouldn't hold the newborn.But that won't be forever,as mel did get better.I'm looking forward to getting better as well.
mae
7/27/2009
11:11:19 AM
Dear dear Connie,
I so understand. So much. There are a few variables that are really a question mark with this stinken stuff.I am very,very cautious with friends that I know have immune compromises or weak make ups. I am so sorry too that in some cases there aren't any answers yet.For myself,I would try to vaguely explain about the fact you have been ill and about that being the reason for precautions with the baby. I don't like it personally when others think I am stand offish,as I am a squisher and hugger. I feel like if I stick with Mels protocol I will become less and less contagious.I am looking forward to getting well and squishing and hugging everyone :-)
Blessings my dear sister -God is in control and He is mighty for the pulling down of strongholds!He loves you so much He can't take His eyes off of you.
Mae
Connie
7/26/2009
1:21:46 PM
Thank you for your responses. I found much relief in your words. It has been 4 months since I have been around my dear family. I have missed a lot. Including being able to help my daughter with my new grandson. I have just completely stayed away. So, Mel and Mae it sounds like you think it is safe to be around your loved ones as long as you are completely careful? I have just been so afraid I could pass this to one of my loved ones, even when I feel fine. Have you just gone on living your lives as normal as you can? Because my life has come to a dead halt while I have fought this illness. No family, No work, No church. Not really anything but I have done my best to stay positive as I have been learning everything I can on this disease. Everything I have read does not really talk about living a life with Morgellons. Yet, I feel like I am getting it under control and I am ready to return to my life. I miss so much. Oh, how I can not wait to hold my new grand baby. Do you think it is safe? Please give me as much feed back as you can. I would really appreciate it.
Thank You,
Connie
Mae
7/23/2009
3:36:43 AM
Hi Connie,
This is Mae,so sorry for what you have to think about in the way of the children.We love just kissing their little faces and squishing them to pieces huh? It absolutely tears at my heart.I have children and grand children also. Thank you Mel for helping her so sweetly,thxxx mel man.
Connie I have had this for many years and the advice MEL has given is good. Our family also went on a mission trip to mexico it seems I got it around that time. The precautions I take are the ones Mel mentioned and it seems okay so far. If its okay I would ad -no brushes or combs traded,jackets,caps,towels etc.
Good to get to know you a bit,hope to chat more.
God Bless you richly with all that is Him,
Mae
mel
7/22/2009
1:54:53 PM
hiya connie,
Welcome-I think that Morgellons is contagious,more so at certain times.First when Morgellons is spreading on yourself, this is a dangerous time.
Also the common denominator is compromised immune system. When they are ill,(your children and grand children) it would be easier to infect them. No pool or jucuzzie time, warm water opens the poors of our skin and this is how I believe I got Morgellons.
I know this might not be what you wanted to hear. But these are my thoughts!
Good luck God bless,
mel
Connie
7/22/2009
12:30:05 AM Hi, I am wondering how contagious you think this disease is? Is it okay to be around my adult children and my grandkids if I am very careful? It seems my husband and I contacted this from Mexico. From food or water. This is our guess. We have been doing a lot of good things and have had no activity for several weeks. Information I have read on the internet has suggested this is not highly contagious? What do you think?
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Hiya Again Nicky,
Today I have come to understand that morgellons is air born disease reported in most every country in the world.
The best possible scenario is to keep our immune systems as strong as possible through a good vitamin regiment as well as a good diet!
God bless you and the little Phoenix.
Mel
| NN **
9/22/2010
10:50:06 PM | As someone who has been dealing with Morgellons for over 5 years now, I wanted to begin a discussion to see how many of us have concluded whether or not we feel that its contagious. The reason I wanted to begin this discussion is bcuz I recently delivered my first and only child about 4 months ago who by the grace of the heavens above is completely MORGELLONS FREE. AMEM. Now, I recognize that this is a scenario where only time can be the ultimate storY teller here but at the same time, I honestly DO believe in my heart that my child will remain in the exact same state of health that she was born into. So in essence this is my testimony to those of you who are living your lives being totally in fear of spreading this awful disease. Yes its terrible and I wouldnt wish it on my worse enemy. But I also want everyone here to know that you should not be feeling forced to excommunicate yourselves from your freinds and family members out of fear that you will somehow pass it along. In the 5 years I have had it...no one has EVER showed signs of 'catching' it and I've truly just been living my life as I always have. NORMALLY. or at least as normal as possible. I mean for the first few years I was very overly cautious about EVERYTHING under the sun. Dont sit here dont lie there... etc etc. but after a while I began to live life without those kinds of fears just out of sheer exhaustion. later on I had to really make up mind about what I REALLY believed in my heart when the time came for me to decided whether or not I would allow my unplanned unborn child to have a chance in this world or not. Needless to say I chose life and boy am I glad I did as my child has become the greatest accomplishment I made.(special thanks again to pamela mae who i consider my daughters long lost God mother because she was very encouraging when i was still uncertain about going thru with it in fear that she would be born in sickness..) but as I said before by the grace of God she came into this world as healthy as a whistle! In fact she is extremely advanced for her age in many ways, particularly when it comes to her general growth health and intelligence. So even though Im still living with the daily struggle of Morgellons, itching and scratching like every second of the day. I am still able to live my life normally without feeling as though I am some kind of walking disease bringer to all who cross my path and I just want everyone to know that they shouldnt put too much pressure on themselves to 'stay away' from the people that they want to spend time with. At least thats my experience but I would like to know who might completely disagree or aagrees and why? Im not a scientist and no I dont really understand the nature of Morgellons in the least but I do know that I am the only person Ive ever known that has this problem; and for that I am grateful. | | |
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