Be Careful Who You Talk To

A man entered my support group and tried to tell everyone that Lyme is cured by a horse dewormer. If anyone tells you this please know it is potientally life threatening. He does not have Lyme himself but says he can prove that it cures it. This man suffers from Morgellons. Please read the following information: The main purported symptom of Morgellons is "a fixed belief" that fibers are embedded in or extruding from the skin.  Many dermatologists treat Morgellons as delusional parasitosis. After a thorough medical examination to rule out known organic causes for the symptoms, delusional parasitosis patients are typically prescribed one of several typical antipsychotic drugs. Self-Treatment: Persons with Morgellons symptoms may turn to alternative remedies described on web sites and discussion groups. Some treatments are dangerous, however, and have included the use of bleach, veterinary medicines intended for deworming horses, and industrial insecticides.

Please be careful of who you speak to on the Internet and their suggestions.