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Some good resources to read further about mold exposures and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS):
An excellent, simple, explanatory brochure on Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS), produced by the State of New Mexico, is found at http://www.herc.org/hhc/MCSBroch.pdf. This brochure is useful with family, friends, church, doctors, dentists, and anyone who needs to understand MCS. Although this brochure does not mention that MCS can follow a mold exposure, it is helpful in describing the illness itself. In Dr. Kilburn's most recent book, Molds and Mycotoxins, found on our Research page, a study within describes 68% of the mold-exposed and ill patients had developed MCS following their exposures. With strict avoidance of mold and noxious chemicals, it is possible to reverse, for many.
If you click on our links site, you can find some starting points there, for mold exposures and multiple chemical sensitivities . However, as a national expert on mold told me (a physician - Dr. Kaye Kilburn, of CA), we are at the beginning of understanding mold and its impact on humans. He likened it to the advent of the understanding that asbestos was harmful. It took a full 50 years for that to be understood well and he predicted it might take that for mold, too.
Some recommended reading: Dr. Kilburn has a book called "Endangered Brains" and Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker has a book called "Desperation Medicine" - (see FAQ regarding Treatment for links to both of these). Other books you have found helpful can be suggested for posting here.
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MCS-America Doctor List
This list has been compiled by MCS America and is provided for your information. Agreement with our Disclaimer is necessary for its use.
We encourage you to visit the MCS-America site for their extensive, practical information.
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Chemical Sensitivity Information and Support Groups
Use of the above resources is subject to our Disclaimer - these links are provided for educational purposes only.
MCS America
www.mcs-america.org
Resources for the Chemically Injured (USA)
http://www.lassentech.com/eimcsorg.html
Chemical Sensitivity Foundation: Listing of Support Groups and Medical Associations
http://www.chemicalsensitivityfoundation.org
http://www.chemicalsensitivityfoundation.org/support-groups.htm
Resources and Support for Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, Environmental Illness, and Chemical Injuries in Canada
http://www.mcscanadian.org/
Resources and Support for Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, Environmental Illness, and Chemical Injuries in Canada
http://www.mcscanadian.org/
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WJFF Radio Show: Chemical Sensitivities, Download
WJFF Radio Show April 23, 2007 topic: Chemical Sensitivities
featuring Alison Johnson (Author of Toxic Clouds of 9/11, DVD's and Books re: Gulf War Syndrome and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, www.alisonjohnsonmcs.com) and Dr. William Rea (Environmental Physician, Dallas, TX http://www.ehcd.com/)
If you would like to listen to this show, save it to your computer, or share it with others, it is now available (only through June 23, 2007)!
Click on WJFF Chemical Sensitivities Radio Show Archive
see directions at top portion of the page
scroll down and go to: WJFF Connections Monday, April 23, 2007 7:30 pm, select Play or Download (right click, select Save Target As, to be able to save to your computer)
We appreciate your support so that The Center for School Mold Help may continue to offer information for those concerned about school mold and environmental health.
Chemical Sensitivities Info (MCS)
Chemical Sensitivities develop in a large number of mold victims. This condition may be referred to, also, as MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivities).
This means you may feel ill from exposure to everyday chemicals that you encounter, suddenly, when these never bothered you before. The reaction may range from mild to extreme. Many people report they become sensitive to: perfumes, perfumed cosmetics and soaps, exhaust, cleaners, pesticides, herbicides, etc.. This may also occur in those exposed to chemical poisoning (high amount or low levels, over time). Mold poisoning is a chemical poisoning, as well, because the fungal poisons (mycotoxins) are chemicals. Perhaps this is why the body reacts to multiple chemicals, for many, following mold poisoning.
See Mold Warriors by Dr. Richard Shoemaker, for more information about Mold Poisoning and MCS, at www.moldwarriors.com.
Read the Danish EPA findings on MCS
Read the Australian Gov't findings on MCS
See our Internet Links for more on Multiple Chemical Sensitivities
New Mexico Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Brochure Often, MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivities) develop after a prolonged or extensive mold exposure. This easy-to-understand pamphlet describes MCS, produced by the State of New Mexico, in 2000. Excellent for use with physicians, dentists, professionals, family and friends, who don't understand this condition. The fact that it was published by the State of New Mexico gives this information credibility.
Read MCS: Medical Update by Dr. Sherry Rogers, MD
(MCS) Medical Update AEHA Newsletter Winter/Spring 1993 - 1994 by Dr. Sherry Rogers (noted MCS physician, located in upstate NY)
"Each year we see scores of teachers who have the same story. It goes something like this: Because there was an increasing need for their special educational services, a new classroom has to be created for them. ... As part of the renovation, the newly partitioned room or closet was emptied, painted and carpeted. Children who took classes in this room usually did so for a maximum of one period a day, but the teacher often spent her entire day, five days a week, in this renovated, under-ventilated small room.
Over a period of time, she developed a large array of symptoms, depending upon the individuals, but the commonest by far was always "brain fog". She gradually became spacey, dizzy, dopey, felt as though she couldn't concentrate well and was exhausted or depressed for no apparent reason. She usually had a host of other complaints that seemed unrelated, such as irritable bowel, headaches, recurrent sinus infections, body aches and arthritis, nausea and irritable bowel, unexplained mood swings, painful or irregular menstrual periods, and much more."
This article, written by Dr. Sherry Rogers, visionary physician, explains much of what was observed in the early 1990's re: MCS. (SMH)
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Dr. Martin L. Pall, Ph.D.
http://www.mcscanadian.org/res_pall.html
Washington State University
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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity - The End of Controversy
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), where people report being exquisitely sensitive to a wide range of organic chemicals, is almost always described as being "controversial." The main source of this supposed controversy is that there has been no plausible physiological mechanism for MCS and consequently, it was difficult to interpret the puzzling reported features of this condition. As discussed below, this is no longer true and consequently the main source of such controversy has been laid to rest. There still are important issues such as how it should be diagnosed and treated and these may also be allayed by further studies of the mechanism discussed below....
Novel Disease Paradigm Produces Explanations for a Whole Group of Illnesses
Novel Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Theory Finally Produces Detailed Explanations for Many CFS Observations
Fibromyalgia, Excessive Nitric Oxide/Peroxynitrite and Excessive NMDA Activity
Dr. Martin Pall (PhD) is also the author of a new book: Explaining 'Unexplained Illnesses': Disease Paradigm for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Fibromyalgia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Gulf War Syndrome by Martin L. Pall (Paperback - May 15, 2007), available at www.amazon.com
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Dr. Grace Ziem: Research and Treatment Protocols
http://www.mcscanadian.org/res_ziem.html
Grace Ziem, M.D.
Chemical Injury And Disorders Of Porphyrin Metabolism
Comprehensive Protocol for Evaluating Disorders of Porphyrin Metabolism in Chemically Sensitive Patients
Dr. Grace Ziem's Environmental Control Plan for Chemically Sensitive Patients
Prevalence And Overlap Of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Syndrome Among 100 Patients with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Abstracts of Papers Presented at The Bi-Annual Research Conference of the American Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (AACFS). Albert Donnay and Grace Ziem
Profile of Patients with Chemical Injury and Sensitivity EHP Supplement Volume 105 Supplement 2, March 1997
Understanding Patients with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity American Family Physician. Letters to the Editor
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Research House for the Environmentally Hypersensitive
Designed to demonstrate affordable ways of achieving clean-air housing, this
home and its features are for people with respiratory problems and
environmental hypersensitivities. Description and Technical Details in a .pdf download
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May, 2007 is MCS and Toxic Injury Awareness Month by Governor's Proclamation, in 23 of the United States!
May is MCS and Toxic Injury Awareness Month in 23 states of the United States, Washington DC, and Broward County, FL! All have signed proclamations for either MCS and/or Toxic Injury Awareness Month, sponsored by MCS organizations.
See if your state is on the list, and if not, you may go to http://www.mcs-america.org/index.htm to learn more about these educational, recognition campaigns.
Click 2007 Signed Proclamations by State Governors for MCS and/or Toxic Injury Awareness Month - May 2007
to view the signed proclamations for your state and others!
2007 Signed Proclamations by State Governors for MCS and/or Toxic Injury Awareness Month - May 2007
Alabama - TI
Arizona - TI
Arkansas - MCS
Broward County, Florida - MCS
Colorado - MCS & TI
Florida - MCS
Georgia - TI
Idaho - TI
Illinois - TI & CS
Indiana - TI
Iowa - TI
Kansas - TI
Kentucky - TI
Louisiana - TI
Maine - TI
Michigan - TI
Mississippi - TI
Montana - TI
Nebraska - TI
Nevada - MCS
New York - TI
Ohio - MCS
Washington - MCS
Washington DC - TI
Wisconsin - TI
2007 Petitions for MCS Recognition
American Medical Association (AMA)
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Centers for Disease Control WA (CDC)
Ntnl. Institute of Environ. Health Sciences (NIEHS)
World Health Organization (WHO)
Please write, call, fax, or e-mail these agencies in support of the petition.
Contact information is shown on each letter.
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