Warning Signs Of Morgellons Disease

Joint Pain

The joint pain that occurs in individuals affected by Morgellons disease is thought to be related to its close association with Lyme disease. Lyme disease is an infectious disease that develops due to the invasion of the body by the Borrelia bacterium. The Borrelia bacteria are spread to humans via tick bites, and symptoms tend to manifest around a week following the bite. Joint pain develops in Lyme disease in the later stages or chronic form of the disease. The synovium in the joints is attacked by the Borrelia bacterium, which induces an immune system reaction. The affected individual's immune system releases substances and summons certain types of cells to the joint through mechanisms that cause the area to swell and become inflamed.

Fibers On Or Under Skin

An individual who presents with fibers on or under their skin may be affected by Morgellons disease. The fibers can be different colors, have a threadlike shape, seed-like or sand-like appearance, crystallized specks, or other inexplicable marks. These fibers on the skin tend to appear in sores. The exact composition of the fibers is not currently known but is thought to be comprised of particles of cotton. Other research has shown fibers from several patients to be comprised of collagen, keratin, and other proteins naturally found in the human body. The fibers found on, under, or erupting from unbroken skin or sores tend to be red, black, white, or blue. These mysterious fibers are one of the main reasons why Morgellons disease is so perplexing to the medical community, as it is unclear where they originate from.