new here with questions

March 12, 2009

They do not want us to take her in public or allow her

> exposure to other children for at least a year. What do you all

> think of that?

They're crazy. They're trying to pressure you and inconvenience you. Don't fall

for it.

>

> *My husband doesn't fully agree with not doing shots. He's

> going along with it so far, but I see strong doubt. I worry

> that he may try to get them for her behind my back. Do I have

> any say in that-to prevent her from getting them if he were to

> do that?

I don't know how you could stop him. He's also the parent. I would appeal to him

by letting him know you understand his not agreeing, that it's natural to doubt

going against what you're brought up to believe. This approach could soften him

rather than back him up against the wall. If you want him to listen to you,

you'll have to listen to him. Take it slow.

> *For me to enter college (nursing), I am told that I need to

> " prove immunity " to Measles, Mumps and Rubella. I was

> vaccinated as a child, but my records were destroyed in a flood

> and my old school does not show my immunizations for some

> reason. I had bloodwork done, but do not have antibodies for

> Mumps. Does anyone know any way around my having to get a shot

> for this?

A sure fire way would be to go into another field. Seriously.

Winnie

June 26, 2009

I've been trying to find out how much of my problem is from mold.

I was diagnosed with lyme disease but have made very little progress in a year.

My doctor(s) think my biggest issue is mold because I live in a house with

basement water issues and I feel better when I am not here.

I had the HLA panel done and it shows I don't detox mold very well, although I

can't really decipher the test myself.

I had a c4a test run and it was almost 50,000!!

My worst problem is brain fog. I've felt like I was toxic for such a long time.

That was my major complaint before I found out about the lyme and was looking

for answers.

There's nowhere for me to move to and I don't know how I would sell my house if

I have this problem. Right now I can't work because I'm too sick. There's no

visible mold and I have had it tested and was told there was no problem because

the outside levels were higher than inside.

I don't know what to do or think at this point.

Could my c4a be that high from mold? My doctor tested me for c3a, saying that

was for mold and the numbers were normal.

I just need to get better. Thanks

July 1, 2009

>

> Another " clue " I use well now is what I call " avoidance. "

>>

Wow!! You all are great! I think I have found a big part of the puzzle.

Although I know I have lyme I don't have the symptoms or respond like others. My

gut always told me something in my house was my main issue. I actually feel very

nervous here..just can't relax. Maybe I'm paranoid but the air actually feels

charged. It's strange.

I did notice that I was avoiding areas like the kitchen. The mess was driving me

crazy but I couldn't be in there for too long to keep cleaning. Once I got all

the windows open for a few days I was able to be in there. It all makes sense.

Too bad I love my house so much. It really is unique.

How sad. Guess it's back to packing up the place.

Thanks everyone..you've been very helpful.

July 1, 2009

Right on. My mold exposure was in my office, but it made me sensitive to the

" mold of the ages " in my old house. My incredibly supportive hsuband and I went

through the house, cut holes in walls and ceilings for me to stick my face in.

If I sensed bad stuff, we kept cutting until it was gone. The upstairs walls, a

whole bathroom, grouting in another bathroom, a section of ceiling and roof in

the dining room, they all went to the dump. I had some of it tested, some

positive, some negative for the usual mold suspects. It worked, I'm fine in the

house now. No testing was as sensitive as just following my nose.

> > >Also don't discount the anxiety you may feel upon entering your home.

>

> I agree. When going into an a new or old area the onset of anxiety

> is a sure sign,

> especially if nothing else changed.

>

> >I experienced huge anxiety attacks just walking in the door because

> >besides the brain fog, the mold was causing real emotional problems.

> >If you are much more nervous or sad or depressed, etc. at home then

> >that's also a big sign of a bad house.

>

> Mold appears to make your emotions be worn on your sleeve, where

> everyone can see them.

> You are more irritable, etc.

>

> >I also agree with the " smell " test. For months smell was the only

> >thing that tipped me off to the problem areas in my house and I

> >learned to trust my nose even when it seemed illogical-found alot of

> >random moldy spots like that.

>

July 1, 2009