"There is Life after Morgellons! I am walking, talking proof that it's possible. And, I'm not the only one."

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A person’s blood type, genetics, and how their body processes and breaks down food are all important factors to consider. We’re each unique and need different things at different times. That said, many people benefit from eating fewer processed foods, choosing whole, fresh options, and staying well-hydrated. Use the resources on this website and continue your own research to find a qualified professional who will dig deeper and help you get the answers you need.

MTHFR is a gene that plays a crucial role in the body’s ability to process folate and regulate homocysteine levels, which are important for DNA repair, detoxification, and overall health. Variations in this gene can affect how efficiently the body methylates, potentially leading to issues like fatigue, mood imbalances, or difficulty detoxifying harmful substances. Understanding your MTHFR status can help guide personalized nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle choices to support optimal healing and wellness.

Morgellons seems to be a condition with such a wide variety of symptoms and such a unique expression in each person that it has been very difficult for traditional medicine practitioners and organizations to qualify it and learn to treat it reliably. Even those closest to someone struggling with Morgellons may have a hard time accepting and understanding it. The CDC has had difficulty recognizing Morgellons or creating medical recommendations to help because the people who have Morgellons have a wide array of differing symptoms. Testing has also been complex, making it difficult to connect the diverse symptoms people report. As a result, creating standardized recommendations has proven challenging up to this point.

No, not everyone who has Morgellons has Lyme disease, and vice versa. Various studies have put the incidence of those with Lyme also developing Morgellons to be only about 6%, while up to 98% of those studied with Morgellons have been shown to also have various kinds of Borrelia spirochetes that are present in Lyme disease, according to ILADS member Dr Raphael B Stricker. ILADS is the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society, one of many organizations doing work in this field. While much more research needs to be done, here is the article referenced for this answer: https://www.contagionlive.com/view/morgellons-found-to-be-closely-linked-with-lyme-disease

Yes, to put it simply, they are two names for the same parasite, and this parasite can be attracted to fungus and bacteria such as  Staphylococcus. It is very rare to find Collembola on human bodies. There are 9400 studied and published species of Collembola worldwide, and the species is even among the oldest known fossils of terrestrial animals on Earth. Usually, they aid nutrient cycling in the soil and help form healthy soil microstructure. The problems with Collembola and humans with Morgellons seem to revolve around the human body being overwhelmed with toxins, fungus, or bacteria, which in rare cases could attract Collembola.

**Journal of Life Sciences  September 2014, Vol 8. No 9 pp731-739  The Case Against Delusional Parasitosis  

**https://www.collembola.org

The verdict is still out on this question, as it has been known to be experienced by multiple family members in a household in some cases, and in others, even the closest members of a family do not exhibit Morgellons when another member has it. More research needs to be done to find out why certain people develop Morgellons and others do not. We at Thriving You would love to see research done on genetic mutations and any possible effect they could potentially have on developing Morgellons. With research, we may learn whether having a strong immune system, a strong physical ability to detoxify, or a good genetic makeup resists the development of Morgellons. We have so many questions and only so many answers as yet.

We can answer this question best only from experience. The Thriving You founder spent many years researching during her struggle with Morgellons and was lucky to be connected to resources that could medically document her journey. She was officially tested and diagnosed with off-the-charts levels of heavy metals, which then fed the fungus she was exposed to and led to her also being documented with Collembola. When her practitioners were able to detox her heavy metals and fungus, her Morgellons symptoms cleared. One thing to note is that fungus likes to feed off of heavy metals. If a person has a large amount of heavy metal in their body and is then exposed to fungus, then the fungus may have food to excessively multiply. Both heavy metal toxicity and fungal overgrowth cause a host of well-known and documented health concerns, some of which are known to be symptoms of Morgellons.

Start with a doctor, preferably one experienced in environmental medicine or toxicology. Not all tests are appropriate for every situation. Heavy metal exposure can come from the environment, food, water, air, soil, products etc. Doctors and dentists have started collaborating to educate each other about potential exposure risks, including those related to dental work.

Clinical evaluation: A healthcare provider will review symptoms, medical history, and potential exposure.

• Professional mold inspection: Certified mold inspectors can test air quality, surfaces, and hidden areas for mold spores and mycotoxins.
• DIY kits: At-home kits can measure mold in the air or on surfaces, but results may be less accurate than professional testing.
• Blood tests: Can check for immune responses to mold (IgG or IgE antibodies).
  • Urine mycotoxin tests: Detect certain mycotoxins that may indicate exposure.
  • Nasal swabs or tissue samples: Sometimes used in research settings.

Your healthcare provider will recommend the most accurate test based on the metal of concern and your exposure history.

• Blood tests: Detect recent or ongoing exposure to metals such as lead, mercury, or arsenic.
• Urine tests: Often done after a chelation challenge to reveal metals stored in tissues.
• Hair analysis: Can show long-term exposure to certain metals, though results may vary.
• Other tests: Some specialized labs may offer stool or tissue testing for specific metals.

Results should be reviewed by a qualified healthcare professional. They can provide context about normal ranges, potential health impacts, and options for reducing or removing exposure.