Re: new to list - mold help please

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wrote:

>

> Hello, I have recently joined this list, any help would be

appreciated.

>

> I recently found what I believe to be a mold problem at my

apartment. I

> discovered the AC system filter was clogged, and behind it the

metal thing

> with fins (evaporator?) was visibly wet and slimy, and just in

general

> looked fairly nasty (I have some pics if that will help). I took

a Q-tip

> sample and applied to culture dish of home test kit, after several

days

> there was very visible and large separate growth of black, green,

white, and

> some other stuff.

>

> I have lived at this place for about 2 years now, and had ongoing

health

> problems for about the last 1.5 years. My symptoms are primarily

> gastrointestinal in nature, also " brain fog " , fatigue, dizziness.

Strange

> skin rashes, strange pains and headaches. Both my normal doc and

my gastro

> doc don't seem to think my symptoms are related to mold and are

not willing

> or able to test/treat me in that direction. Just based on what I

have

> learned recently online, I believe it has to be related.

>

> I have already left the apartment and staying at what I think is a

safe

> clean house. I would like to find a doctor who is competent in

mold-health

> issues and would be willing/able to test/treat me for possible

mold toxins.

> Does anyone know a doctor like this in the DFW, Texas area, or how

I could

> look one up?

>

> I am not sure what else I should be doing at this point. When I

told the

> apartment they just replaced the filter and said there was no

other problem.

> Should I try to find a mold inspector to check the apartment out

in person,

> and what is the time/cost involved in that process? Do I need an

attorney?

> I have spoken to one attorney and they did not seem to believe my

health

> problems could be linked to the mold exposure.

>

> Thank you all for your help,

>

> Thanks,

> Chris

>

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all the symptoms you mentioned(except the rash) I had while in my

workplace and they were without a doubt all mold related!!!!! My local Drs.

tested me for everything known to man & all the tests came back negative. When

I asked if it could be from mold they told me absolutely not, but they

couldn't tell me what was making me sick except that it must be a virus that

would

eventually go away.

My advice is to stay away from your apartment. I think there are some

members in this group that are in Texas. Hopefully they can help you out with

Dr.

information.

Sue

Hello, I have recently joined this list, any help would be appreciated.

I recently found what I believe to be a mold problem at my apartment. I

discovered the AC system filter was clogged, and behind it the metal thing

with fins (evaporator?with fins (evaporator?<WBR>) was visibly wet and sli

looked fairly nasty (I have some pics if that will help). I took a Q-tip

sample and applied to culture dish of home test kit, after several days

there was very visible and large separate growth of black, green, white, and

some other stuff.

I have lived at this place for about 2 years now, and had ongoing health

problems for about the last 1.5 years. My symptoms are primarily

gastrointestinal in nature, also " brain fog " , fatigue, dizziness. Strange

skin rashes, strange pains and headaches. Both my normal doc and my gastro

doc don't seem to think my symptoms are related to mold and are not willing

or able to test/treat me in that direction. Just based on what I have

learned recently online, I believe it has to be related.

I have already left the apartment and staying at what I think is a safe

clean house. I would like to find a doctor who is competent in mold-health

issues and would be willing/able to test/treat me for possible mold toxins.

Does anyone know a doctor like this in the DFW, Texas area, or how I could

look one up?

I am not sure what else I should be doing at this point. When I told the

apartment they just replaced the filter and said there was no other problem.

Should I try to find a mold inspector to check the apartment out in person,

and what is the time/cost involved in that process? Do I need an attorney?

I have spoken to one attorney and they did not seem to believe my health

problems could be linked to the mold exposure.

Thank you all for your help,

Thanks,

Chris

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It's wonderful you have found this group. Welcome! You'll find them to have

knowledge and lots of information. As Sue mentioned your symptoms do sound

consistent with exposure. My son also had a rash, but is also chemically

sensitive. So, I just recently figured that out (with this groups help) and his

rash has gone away. Not sure it was from the mold.

You can have your apartment tested. You need to use a reputable company that's

certified. Not sure of the price in your area. Here in Michigan you can get it

done for around $400.00 4 samples.

As for a doctor. Don't expect your normal everyday doctor to even be willing to

acknowledge mold has any affect on you. I will not refer any doctors at this

time, as I have seen a couple that specialize in mold and was very disappointed

how they handled my children, testing, results, and so forth. But, many here

have traveled and had better luck w/them than we did.

If you are still experiencing symptoms the same as before while in your

apartment, you might consider if you have brought items from the apartment w/you

(clothes, furniture, appliances, air cleaners, and so forth). If so and mold is

existent in your previous apartment, you have brought it to your new place with

you. So don't expect to be feeling any better until you have gotten rid of the

contaminated items.

Your apartment complex will also probably not acknowledge mold either. So, if

you can get out of your lease that would be my idea.

Attorneys that's another issue. There are so many things that are involved in

getting an attorney to take your case, that it is almost impossible. If it were

easy many here would have done so. But, it is extremely hard.

I would focus on getting better, and finding a safe place to stay. Making sure I

didn't cross contaminate.

Do you feel better if you stay away from the apartment for an extended period of

time?

Re: [] new to list - mold help please

all the symptoms you mentioned(except the rash) I had while in my

workplace and they were without a doubt all mold related!!!!! My local Drs.

tested me for everything known to man & all the tests came back negative. When

I asked if it could be from mold they told me absolutely not, but they

couldn't tell me what was making me sick except that it must be a virus that

would

eventually go away.

My advice is to stay away from your apartment. I think there are some

members in this group that are in Texas. Hopefully they can help you out with

Dr.

information.

Sue

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,

Thanks for your help. I left everything at the apartment but about a weeks

worth of clothes and some bathroom stuff. I tried to wash the clothes

thoroughly but it does still concern me, guess I might have to throw them

out anyway I have been gone for a week now, staying at my dads place

out in the country which I feel certain is a safe clean house.

I think I am feeling a little better already. My symptoms have subsided a

little, and I am trying the activated charcoal capsules. Also something

strange, since leaving the apartment the skin on my knuckles turned red then

dried out and even cracked a little. I applied aloe vera which seemed to

help, but I have never seen this happen before.

It seems like I am tired all the time and no matter how much sleep I get, I

never really feel rested. Maybe this is just part of the healing/detox

process I might have to go through? I do feel hopeful, for the first time

in a long time, after getting out of that nasty place.

Thanks,

Chris

Re: [] new to list - mold help please

It's wonderful you have found this group. Welcome! You'll find them to have

knowledge and lots of information. As Sue mentioned your symptoms do sound

consistent with exposure. My son also had a rash, but is also chemically

sensitive. So, I just recently figured that out (with this groups help) and

his rash has gone away. Not sure it was from the mold.

You can have your apartment tested. You need to use a reputable company

that's certified. Not sure of the price in your area. Here in Michigan you

can get it done for around $400.00 4 samples.

As for a doctor. Don't expect your normal everyday doctor to even be

willing to acknowledge mold has any affect on you. I will not refer any

doctors at this time, as I have seen a couple that specialize in mold and

was very disappointed how they handled my children, testing, results, and so

forth. But, many here have traveled and had better luck w/them than we did.

If you are still experiencing symptoms the same as before while in your

apartment, you might consider if you have brought items from the apartment

w/you (clothes, furniture, appliances, air cleaners, and so forth). If so

and mold is existent in your previous apartment, you have brought it to your

new place with you. So don't expect to be feeling any better until you have

gotten rid of the contaminated items.

Your apartment complex will also probably not acknowledge mold either. So,

if you can get out of your lease that would be my idea.

Attorneys that's another issue. There are so many things that are involved

in getting an attorney to take your case, that it is almost impossible. If

it were easy many here would have done so. But, it is extremely hard.

I would focus on getting better, and finding a safe place to stay. Making

sure I didn't cross contaminate.

Do you feel better if you stay away from the apartment for an extended

period of time?

Re: [] new to list - mold help please

all the symptoms you mentioned(except the rash) I had while in my

workplace and they were without a doubt all mold related!!!!! My local

Drs.

tested me for everything known to man & all the tests came back negative.

When

I asked if it could be from mold they told me absolutely not, but they

couldn't tell me what was making me sick except that it must be a virus

that would

eventually go away.

My advice is to stay away from your apartment. I think there are some

members in this group that are in Texas. Hopefully they can help you out

with Dr.

information.

Sue

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Cathe, I know exactly what you mean about the fatigue. When I was working I

always said I felt like I was in a coma but at night I couldn't sleep because

of the itchy crawly skin. When I did finally leave I was sleeping about 9-10

a night and would sometimes even take a nap. It was the best thing for me. I

also took liquid B-12, along with multiple Vitamins, which seemed to help.

Sue

When I was feeling especially fatigued, I made sure I was in bed by 10:30

and slept until 9 (if you are able to do that.) I also took 3-4 gms of Vit. C a

day with 1000-1500 mg. Pantothenic Acid to help my adrenals fight whatever

was wrong with me. It took a couple of week but I finally started to feel like

my old self again most of the time.

Hope this helps,

Cathe

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I've uploaded a few pics:

This is the HVAC system behind filter:

http://chris.hannah.net/mold1.jpg

box from floor of closet with black stuff:

http://chris.hannah.net/mold2.jpg

culture dish grown from q-tip sample:

http://chris.hannah.net/mold3.jpg

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When I was feeling especially fatigued, I made sure I was in bed by 10:30 and

slept until 9 (if you are able to do that.) I also took 3-4 gms of Vit. C a day

with 1000-1500 mg. Pantothenic Acid to help my adrenals fight whatever was wrong

with me. It took a couple of week but I finally started to feel like my old

self again most of the time.

Hope this helps,

Cathe

Re: [] new to list - mold help please

all the symptoms you mentioned(except the rash) I had while in my

workplace and they were without a doubt all mold related!!!!! My local

Drs.

tested me for everything known to man & all the tests came back negative.

When

I asked if it could be from mold they told me absolutely not, but they

couldn't tell me what was making me sick except that it must be a virus

that would

eventually go away.

My advice is to stay away from your apartment. I think there are some

members in this group that are in Texas. Hopefully they can help you out

with Dr.

information.

Sue

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