Woman exposed to toxic mold develops Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Posted on Oct 05, 2009 by Susie Collins in Blog, MCS, Media/Videos, Susie Collins

Reporter misses the whole problem of toxic chemicals, calls illness “bizarre.”

My Fox Philly reports a woman exposed to toxic mold in her attic develops Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and is forced to live in a tent in her parents’ back yard. The sloppy reporter calls the woman’s illness “bizarre” and doesn’t even bother finding out the correct name of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. And then, to add insult to injury, the reporter doesn’t clarify the difference between “odors” and fumes from toxic chemicals.

Doctors were perplexed when a healthy young woman from South Jersey developed a bizarre illness. Ordinary household odors make her so sick that she is living in a tent in her parent’s backyard.

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8 Responses to “Woman exposed to toxic mold develops Multiple Chemical Sensitivity”

  1. Susie Collins

    05. Oct, 2009

    It’s not uncommon for exposure to toxic mold to cause Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.

    Some links to more info on mold:

    Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Mold Removal and Didn’t Know Who to Ask (lots of info on mold) http://www.farmersalmanac.com/blog/2008/08/05/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-mold-removal-and-didn%E2%80%99t-know-who-to-ask/

    Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, who specializes in mold and illnesses caused by mold (with links to research) http://www.moldwarriors.com/about-ritchie-shoemaker.htm

    The Center for School Mold Help http://www.schoolmoldhelp.org/

    Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/epi/moldrpt1.shtml

    Documentary film on Black Mold Exposure http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2009/01/19/new-movie-coming-soon-black-mold-exposure/

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  2. Cavewoman-Franny Armstrong-ParaNovelGirl

    06. Oct, 2009

    Being a reporter, one would think the person would be thorough. “JUST THE FACTS” isn’t only what an investigator would say. As a reporter it’s their JOB to be accurate and make sure their information is correct. However, they don’t send the story to you to proof, so until it comes out in the paper (for example) there is no way of knowing what it’s going to say.

    I too was interviewed by a paper and other than one minor detail, it was a good article. People need to know what MCSers go through. The best way to ensure that your story is correct is to write it yourself. (if you can)

    Well done just getting the article out there. The error might have even expanded your readership.

    BEST HEALTH TO YOU
    CaveWoman-Franny Armstrong-ParaNovelGirl

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  3. jeff

    20. Oct, 2009

    My daughter’s mother (we’re separated) has MCS and electrical sensitivity. Her boyfriend as well.
    4 years ago my daughter started having panic attacks in school. Other fears developed. Afraid of the mall, elevators, movie theaters. I suspect the fear factor displayed by her mother about her sensitivities. Wearing a mask at her school at school functions or in the car or anywhere she detects a strange smell. Quiting a job at the school because something was in the air. Closing all the windows in the apartment because someone next door used perfume.
    Does anybody relate to this problem or have a similar situation?

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  4. linda

    20. Oct, 2009

    Jeff,

    Why do you suspect your daughter is afraid of exposures and not actually affected by them?

    Research is showing that genes can be damaged by chemical exposures, and the epigenetic changes can be passed on to children. There are now cases of MCS in families, so it doesn’t surprise me that your daughter could be less able to tolerate chemicals.

    Panic attacks and anxiety can be caused by some types of chemicals. Feeling like crap from exposures does make people want to avoid them, and eventually even need to avoid them to remain functional. Mall air is extremely toxic. Perfume chemicals, like tobacco smoke, travel and can make people very sick and disabled.

    It’s like being given drugs against your will. If you want to stay straight, you avoid the places that get you drugged.

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  5. canary2

    03. Nov, 2009

    Just a side thought, but if this woman in the film wants to move her healing forward she really needs to consider moving that tent away from the pool! I can’t even stand that close due to the chlorine fumes.

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  6. Susan

    03. Nov, 2009

    The Center for School Mold Help website is full of articles, research, and explanations from authoritative sources for why mold exposures, sadly, may cause MCS in up to 68%, according to Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker. Sick Building Symptoms, Mold Research, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities are all sections of our site that may help, along with our public Resources pages. I have the same condition that this woman does, and am glad she has found help, hopefully, with Dr. William Rea, in TX.

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  7. Susan

    03. Nov, 2009

    A closer doctor may be found in NYC, Dr. Adrienne Sprouse, a highly experienced protegee of Dr. William Rea’s.

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  8. Susan

    03. Nov, 2009

    http://www.schoolmoldhelp.org

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