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Posted 4/18/2019 1:42 PM (GMT 0)
We’re currently travelling and I’m having terrible nausea again. It started almost right away after the first hotel night. I’m wondering if anyone has this as a primary symptom for mold exposure as that’s one of my suspicions. I’m also on a modified protocol while we’re travelling so it’s possible it’s a babesia flare but I haven’t had any Babs symptoms for a few months and thought it might be clear.

I’m going to see if I can pick up some chlorophyll at the store today (for some reason my brain fog forgot to try this earlier lol).

Thanks.
Posted 4/18/2019 6:49 PM (GMT 0)
I think they call this “unmasking” because once your clear (your home) you can easily tell when you’re exposed.

I have a similar thing with chemicals. Once i got rid of our mattress I can easily tell when i’m exposed - i don’t even know what chemical (s) is causing it but I’m guessing flame retardants or formeldahyde. In my case my face goes numb, legs get heavy and i get super tired after.

Post Edited (k07) : 4/18/2019 2:30:13 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/18/2019 8:29 PM (GMT 0)
I think after lots of avoidance then exposures may not be as bad. I’ve heard that DNRS can help - I have it - need to get serious and make the time commitment.

I’m glad you are feeling better at home!
Posted 4/18/2019 9:32 PM (GMT 0)
sandyfeet,

I’m so sorry. You know I can relate. I don’t know if I can ever live normally again. Those who are exceptional at avoidance report they do recover in time and are able to live more normally at some point. I’m sure some of them are very adept at prophylactic use of cholestyramine as well.

I’m not very good at avoidance and haven’t recovered much. I have actually been cleaning out my old moldy house this week dressed in a hazmat suit, gloves, goggles, and respiratory mask. First day I did good and felt better than I had in a long time while I had the respirator own. After I took it off, then the pain and burning lips started.

The last 2 days were not good. I had a lot of trouble getting a good seal on the respirator and got exposed much more than I should have. I started feeling stomach pain in the house and got out right away. That was my queue the mask was leaking air. Not fun. My face is numb; my neck feels stiff; and my lips are burning.

Mold and chemicals are far worse than Lyme/co for me, but I believe that they are all intertwined. I don’t think I can get well simply with avoidance, although I could certainly be wrong.
Posted 4/18/2019 10:36 PM (GMT 0)

WalkingbyFaith said...
sandyfeet,

I’m so sorry. You know I can relate. I don’t know if I can ever live normally again. Those who are exceptional at avoidance report they do recover in time and are able to live more normally at some point. I’m sure some of them are very adept at prophylactic use of cholestyramine as well.

I’m not very good at avoidance and haven’t recovered much. I have actually been cleaning out my old moldy house this week dressed in a hazmat suit, gloves, goggles, and respiratory mask. First day I did good and felt better than I had in a long time while I had the respirator own. After I took it off, then the pain and burning lips started.

The last 2 days were not good. I had a lot of trouble getting a good seal on the respirator and got exposed much more than I should have. I started feeling stomach pain in the house and got out right away. That was my queue the mask was leaking air. Not fun. My face is numb; my neck feels stiff; and my lips are burning.

Mold and chemicals are far worse than Lyme/co for me, but I believe that they are all intertwined. I don’t think I can get well simply with avoidance, although I could certainly be wrong.

Sorry to hear this WBF. I find it interesting we both get facial numbness. Sometimes mine will almost feel cold - like dental anethesia wearing off.
Posted 4/19/2019 12:52 AM (GMT 0)
Yes - like dental anesthesia wearing off - that’s exactly what it feels like. I get burning feelings in my mouth, lips, face, or scalp a lot, too.

Sandyfeet,

No. We’re not remediating that house. We sold it and have to get out whatever we need to take from the house.

We just bought another house that also has mold. That one has to be remediated before we can move in. If we can’t get it clean enough, we’ll have to sell it, too.

I’m so tired of the constant stress in my life. I just want a safe, clean place to rest and recover from all this trauma.
Posted 4/19/2019 5:32 PM (GMT 0)
I don't get nausea from mold, but a few months ago when I did a lot worse than now I would get nausea (and would occasionally throw up) from strong smells. Everything irritated me. I am a big perfume lover and all colognes now irritate me, and smell so artificial.
I also get facial numbness in a moldy environment, skull pressure, brain fog and fatigue, I just get generally unwell to a greater or lesser degree, and in clothing stores - I invariably get urinary urgency (God liberated me from senseless shopping). I believe symptoms depend on the strain of mold I am exposed to, it's not always the same.
Posted 4/19/2019 6:04 PM (GMT 0)
Zimica, I can totally relate. I believe my symptoms also vary depending on type of mold, whether it’s fresh and active or old, and how much there is. Not just mold itself, but also the mycotoxins and microbial VOC’s. I have bad sensitivity to smells.

Sometimes I notice I can be around fragrance and not be excessively bothered by it, while in other locations I can be extremely intolerant of the smells. I have a feeling that the difference is in both the chemicals that make the fragrance and also the presence of mold or other toxins in the building or area.
Posted 4/19/2019 9:14 PM (GMT 0)
I haven’t tried chorphyll - is it liquid? Would you mind sharing a brand you like?
Posted 4/19/2019 10:22 PM (GMT 0)

k07 said...
I haven’t tried chorphyll - is it liquid? Would you mind sharing a brand you like?

90% of chloropyll on the market is copper chlorophyllin. My concern is that taking large amounts of it will create a copper build up and imbalance.

Thats why I use Life Extension brand chlorophyllin caps which are magnesium chlorophyllin. I buy the 3 pack on Amazon and its really not that expensive.
Posted 4/20/2019 11:15 PM (GMT 0)

Lapis_29 said...

k07 said...
I haven’t tried chorphyll - is it liquid? Would you mind sharing a brand you like?

90% of chloropyll on the market is copper chlorophyllin. My concern is that taking large amounts of it will create a copper build up and imbalance.

Thats why I use Life Extension brand chlorophyllin caps which are magnesium chlorophyllin. I buy the 3 pack on Amazon and its really not that expensive.

Good info, thanks!
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