SYMPTOMS OF MOLD EXPOSURE
Many people know that mold exposure can cause respiratory difficulties, not many know that it can cause an array of other complaints such as:
Difficulties losing weight
Insomnia
Accelerated heart rate
Night sweats
Low or high blood pressure
Nosebleeds
Fatigue
POTS
Headache
Brain fog & memory problems
Muscle weakness & cramping
Joint pain
Nausea
Sinus pain
Diarrhea
Excessive thirst & urination
Abdominal pain
Vertigo
Nerve pain
Anxiety & depression
“Ice Pick” stabbing pain
Mold produces mycotoxins which are inhaled into the body. The above list is just a few of the ways in which your body can express reactivity to mycotoxins.
It is thought by some that a genetic predisposition leads to an immune system that cannot properly remove biotoxins etc. As a result, the dysfunctional immune system goes into an alert state, releasing many inflammatory compounds.
If you have a list of seemingly unrelated and unexplained symptoms or illness that no practitioner has been able to help, consider that they might have been triggered from exposure to mold. Mycotoxins can be the trigger for Chronic Fatigue, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS - histamine intolerance), Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, chronic sinus drainage, adrenal fatigue, and leaky gut.
Think mold could be an issue in your home?
Here are some common household and environmental signs that mold could be an issue (even if you don’t see any visible in your home):
· Your home has had water damage, even if it has been remediated.
· You have leaky roof or walls, and there are wet spots on the walls or ceiling
· Dishwasher or washing machine leak in the past
· Home or office smells musty
· You have a swamp (evaporative) cooler, use a CPAP, or have air-conditioning.
· Your symptoms are worse after lots of rain· You feel better when you go away on vacation, or your symptoms are worse at home versus work, etc.
How to Treat Mold Illness
Determine where the mold exposure came from, past or present.
Get away from the source of mold, be that home, office, car, etc. It will be harder to heal if you are still being exposed to mycotoxins.
If a current exposure, you may need to do some remediation, I have a list of trusted Environmental Professionals.
Get a urine mycotoxin test and an Organic Acid test, I generally use Great Plains Laboratory
Based on the type of mycotoxin you have, begin a program of infrared sauna, medications, herbs, and binders to help remove the mycotoxins.
Retest every 3 months to see how your body is clearing the mycotoxins.
“I’m so grateful to you for helping me identify the mold issue in my crawlspace. It was your blood testing that alerted us to the root cause. Remediation is complete and the house passes mold testing. What’s more, my blood test no longer shows elevated levels for Aspergillis. I am still battling chronic congestion, but Dr. Pingree (whom I also have you to thank for) says it’s not infection but chronic inflammation. We’re treating it and he’s optimistic. So once again, thanks very much for everything. ”
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