1st Annual Morgellons Disease Medical Research Conference
March 29, 2008 - Austin, Texas
One would think that with 75-80% of the people there experiencing Morgellons symptoms,
and a group of credentialed, experienced, independent researchers present; the aforementioned
organizations would be grateful for the opportunity to gather pertinent information from those
who have spent years on the topic...if only to rule out what has been found that Morgellons is not.
IF nothing else, spend a little of that less than $400,000 budgeted to the task force to actually
meet and maybe even examine a couple patients and possibly reassure them that
their government is indeed interested in helping them identify the cause of their suffering
and get them some help.
One would think....
Randy S. Wymore, Ph.D, Tulsa, OK
Research Director, Center for Investigation of Morgellons,
Oklahoma State University - Center for Health Sciences
"Research Update"
Raphael B. Stricker, MD - San Francisco, CA
Board of Directors ILADS, International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society,
Board of Directors CLDA, California Lyme Disease Association
"Controversies in Newly Emerging Disease"
Elizabeth Rasmussen, Ph. D. - Laramie, WY
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Author of "Debunking DOP
"Dermatology...How it is Taught and How it is Practiced"Electronic presentation
Harriet Bishop, President, Texas Lyme Disease Association
Morgellons Patient
"Staying Positive to Cope with Morgellons"
Gregory V. Smith, MD, FAAP - Gainsville, GA
Pediatrician in private practice for 28 years. Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics, Member GA Chapter of AAP including serving
6 year term on the GA Chapter Board of Directors.
Morgellons Patient
"Morgellons: More than a Skin Disease"
David Gibbs, MS, CDRP - Austin, TX
Social Security Specialist, Disability Claims Professionals of Texas
"Social Security Benefits as Related to Morgellons Disease"
At the end of the presentations, a question and answer panel discussion was held, moderated by Cindy Casey.
The morning session was ended with "Morgellons Music: A Tribute to Charles E. Holman"
Special Guest: Lee Mounger, Texas Musician
Morgellons and Lyme disease information was presented by various interested and active groups.
Funds, of course, are always needed for continued education and research into these devastating disorders.
Hopefully, when this group, and others who care, join together for the second annual event,
more progress will have been made.
This gathering was overall very positive
considering the obstacles the attendees and their families and care providers are facing.
P. S. My thanks to the three guys below just doubled.
This reporter/attendee would like to give special thanks to two people
who remain determined and dedicated to the battle for acknowledgement and attention to Morgellons
and the people whose lives it has affected and support for those trying to care for them.
I would also like to thank Jeff Rense, who for years has given a voiceThe first is Cliff Mickelson who came all the way from Mazatlan, Mexico for the conference.
Cliff is a Morgellons patient of over 9 years who has worked very hard to
increase awareness of the disease and push for official recognition and accountabilty
to those who suffer from Morgellons and the families who are also affected by this disease.
His report of the conference can be heard here, on the website of the second person I would like to thank.
to the researchers and experiencers of this controversial issue.
Archives of Morgellons programs on the Rense program can be found here.
An incredible data page of Morgellons articles and links can be found on the Rense site here.
Even though he wasn't present at this conference,
I'll take this opportunity to thank Clifford Carnicom
for his years of work, as well.
You can see his most recent video here - "Morgellons" - Introductory Remarks
Research Brings Hope To Morgellons Patients
Astonishing Scientific Findings/New Electron Microscopy Analyses
on Morgellon's Disease to be Presented in Austin, Texas March 29, 2008
Lorie Kramer - Houston, TX
seektress@seektress.info