An event that had been in the works for years finally took flight this past Tuesday, but encountered an unexpected stretch of extreme turbulence. Dr. Courtney Day, a Morgellons patient turned doctor, joined us for an hour-long interview on Morgellons Discussion and Microscopy Videos. She shared her firsthand perspectives on dealing with Morgellons and discussed experiences she’s encountered with her patient population. The interview was particularly compelling, especially considering the challenges faced.
Jitsi Meet has consistently hosted our online interviews for several years without many incidents (that weren’t directly my fault). However, what occurred during our interview with Dr. Day was particularly concerning and completely unexpected! At different points during the live stream, Jitsi notified us that our connection to YouTube had failed. We were confident this was inaccurate due to the active audience engagement from our visitors, subscribers, and members. Their feedback reassured us that we were reaching them, only to be abruptly shut down inexplicably.
We reconnected several times to YouTube through the stream, only to have the connection fail over and over again. In retrospect it’s difficult to determine if the problem was YouTube or Jitsi. Considering the confirmed reports of outages on YouTube’s platform I’m inclined to believe it’s the former but have opened a forum post on Jitsi’s support site to cover all angles.
It seems that YouTube has edited 37 minutes of the remaining footage from the 55-minute video, which includes an excellent interview with Dr. Courtney Day. We hope you’ll enjoy it, and please let us know if you would like to see a follow-up interview anytime soon!
Dr. Courtney Day is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Microbiologist with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme Disease, Morgellons, Parasites and other illnesses caused by environmental exposures. Her naturopathic treatment approach to complex chronic illness, parasites and vector-borne infections has earned her recognition at international conferences on the topic of Lyme and Morgellons Disease.
Dr. Courtney Day, ND | Dayly Wellness | Virtual Healthcare
- Can you tell us about the history of your interest in medicine and what led you to specialize in Lyme Disease and Morgellons?
- How do you approach the diagnosis and treatment of these complex conditions? Can you walk us through your methodology?
- What are some of the key environmental factors that contribute to the development of Lyme Disease, Morgellons, and other similar illnesses?
- To what extent do you believe stressful and emotionally toxic environments contribute to the progression and persistence of diseases?
- In your experience, what holistic, natural, or alternative therapies have shown promising results in treating bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections associated with these illnesses?
- Does medical marijuana have a place in treating Morgellons?
- Are there any therapies which Morgellons patients should avoid?
- How does diet factor into a patient’s treatment and what considerations do you feel help in this regard?
- Is genetic testing beneficial towards treatment?
- What challenges do patients with Lyme Disease or Morgellons typically face during their treatment journey, and how do you support them through these challenges?
- Have you ever encountered a patient who believed they had Morgellons, but upon examination, it became evident that they did not? How did you explain the absence of symptoms to them?
- What are some of the most fascinating symptoms of Morgellons that have particularly piqued your interest?
- What is your experience with parasites and what can you tell us about leishmaniasis? Is it associated with Morgellons?
- Where should the research on Morgellons go next? Are there any specific areas that you feel require attention?
- Can you share a success story from one of your patients who had a particularly challenging case of Morgellons?
- Do you have pets?
- What can people do if they would like to see you for their case, are there any patient criteria?
- What do you like to do in your free time when you’re not practicing medicine?
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