new member/mold questions

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Hi, I am a new member. I am also new to researching mold, and I have some

questions if someone could please help me.

We moved into an older home 4 years ago. Within a couple weeks of moving in, we

had mold growing on the 2nd floor bathroom ceiling (they must have painted to

cover it up). Shortly after that, it began growing on the walls. It is a black

mold, but probably not *the* black mold. We have since treated the walls with

killz, but the black mold still grows in the toilet bowl, toothbrush holder,

etc. I also didn't make a connection until last weekend, but the basement walls

were also painted, and they left a small dehumidifier in the basement. We run it

in the summer, because it does get humid down there. We probably need a larger

unit, though, because this one looks more like room-size. About 6 months ago, we

tore out a small piece of plaster from the ceiling on the staircase going

upstairs (from 1st to 2nd floor). I noticed that the wood underneath was black,

but thought maybe there had been a fire. I am now suspecting that it was mold,

because the wood didn't look burnt, even though it was black.

About a year ago, I started experiencing extreme fatigue. I have had it for

about 14 months now. I have tried diet changes (removing food sensitivities),

and recently an anti-Candida protocol. I also started seeing an ND last weekend.

She ruled out Candida, since I wasn't having any die-off after a month of

treatment.

I am wondering if you think, given the background mold info on the house, it

could be the mold making me ill? I am the only one in the family who is sick

though, and I have no respiratory sypmtoms at all, not even a runny nose! Also,

I have no medical insurance, and I am wondering if I should have a specific test

done to make sure it is the mold bothering me. Should I have the house tested

first to confirm we have a serious mold problem? I am just not sure where to

start the testing- with me or the house.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Olif