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How I Cured Morgellons
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| Original 10/16/2017 Post | |
Peter 10/16/2017 11:19:48 AM | Hello Folks, “The conditions we develop are often categorized as either chronic or acute. So what’s the difference?” I recently published this piece in my senior community newsletter. I thought it might help those of you who still see a regular doctor understand the way a primary care physician characterizes and then classifies disease or defines a patient diagnosis. They will often use these two terms. I am sure you have heard the terms, so I wanted to help you understand just what they mean. I consider Morgellons and Lyme as both acute and chronic due to the nature of symptoms and cycles we experience. Hope this is helpful. Acute or Chronic? Acute illnesses generally develop suddenly and last a short time, often only a few days or weeks. Chronic conditions develop slowly and may worsen over an extended period of time - months to years. Causes Acute conditions are often caused by a virus or an infection, but can also be caused by an injury resulting from a fall or an automobile accident, or by the misuse of drugs or medications. Chronic conditions are often caused by unhealthy behaviors that increase the risk of disease, such as poor nutrition, inadequate physical activity, overuse of alcohol, or smoking. Social, emotional, environmental, and genetic factors also play a role. As people age, they are more likely to develop one or more chronic conditions. Symptoms and Treatment Acute diseases come on rapidly, and are accompanied by distinct symptoms that require urgent or short-term care, and get better once they are treated. For example, a broken bone that MUST be treated by a doctor but will heal in time. Sometimes, an acute illness, such as the common cold, will just go away on its own. Most people with acute illnesses will soon recover. Chronic conditions are slower to develop, may progress over time, and may have any number of warning signs or no signs at all. Common chronic conditions are arthritis, asthma, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Unlike acute conditions, chronic health conditions cannot be cured—only controlled. Controlling (or managing) the symptoms of a chronic condition is done by creating a care plan in partnership with your physician - which may include taking medication, healthy eating, physical or occupational therapy, and exercise. Chronic conditions can often be prevented by practicing healthy lifestyle behaviors such as staying physically active, maintaining a healthy weight and nutritional status, limiting sun exposure, and refraining from drugs, smoking, and excessive alcohol. So now hopefully you understand more clearly how both terms apply to our experiences. Most experts would agree that Morgellons and Lyme are generally considered chronic illnesses. For that matter, all chronic illnesses must pass from acute to chronic at some point, but the cyclical and multifaceted nature of Lyme and Morgellons - along with the all too common occurrence of opportunistic coinfections - makes both terms applicable to the challenges we face. Blessings, Peter |
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Vanessa 10/19/2017 12:51:52 PM | Definitely makes sense Peter. Controlling Chronic conditions can be very stressful and that's why I think this site is such a blessing.....community, prayer, support, no judgement. Stress can really play havoc with chronic conditions. Thanks so much for explaining. God bless Vanessa |
Peter 10/18/2017 7:52:52 PM | Hello Vanessa Great question. Diabetes is a good example of a chronic condition, because it is ongoing, where insulin may be taken to keep it manageable so that one can live normally. What I find compelling, is diet can become equally effective and even may free one of the need to take insulin. Either way, the disease is considered chronic. Therefor, a chronic condition is one that becomes manageable through certain necessary needed behaviors. And this is why regarding my Lyme disease, I use the term "in remission" to describe it as chronic, yet controllable. Hope this helps with your question. Godspeed, Peter |
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