Mold Poisioning News Story

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Mold mystery frustrates Suffolk familyUnexplained illnesses seen in new light

Updated: Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010, 7:22 PM EDT

Published : Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010, 7:21 PM EDT

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - A Suffolk family

discovered they lived in a potentially toxic house for years without

ever seeing or smelling anything that would make them think they had

mold. The Harrod's house was built 12 years ago. For the first

seven years, there were no problems. Then Mia Harrod, a wife and mother,

started becoming ill. Mia Harrod wants other families to be aware that

sometimes, mold is an invisible threat. On

Wednesday afternoon, Mia could only look through the window of her

family's dream home, from the outside. She said it is too dangerous for

her, her husband, or children to live in. " I just felt helpless as a mother

because my children were always sick, " she said. The seemingly healthy children

have had health problems for years. For 5-year-old Riley trouble started the day

he was born. " Chronic sinus infections, chronic ear infections. My son was so

sick that he came out of me with fungus on his eyes, " she said. The little boy

had four surgeries. Older sister Jordan runs a temperature of just over 99 all

the time. Harrod said she and her husband were determined to get the kids

healthy. " There

are two full cabinets... full of vitamins and medicines trying to get

them better. We spent thousands of dollars on medicines trying to get

them better and me better and nothing worked, " she said She also said she

received several mis-diagnoses while living in the home. " They

said I had chronic fatigue syndrome. They said I had fibromyalgia. They

said I had multiple sclerosis, all these disorders and it turned out I

didn't have any of that. It was mold poisoning. " Last week, while watching a

television program, Harrod saw a bed-ridden woman with pains and fatigue like

hers. " The

light bulb went off. I said this is what's wrong with me. This is it.

So I called my husband at work and said, 'I think I've figured out

what's wrong with us. Can we please get a mold inspection?' " she said. On

Friday inspectors took samples from the carpet, the air, and surfaces

in the home. 10 On Your Side received the results, and went over them

with Simon Kiser, who owns the inspection company, Allergenie, Inc. " At certain

species, the home has eight to 10 times what's found outside or what is the base

line level, " said Kiser. The analysis, completed by Aerobiology Laboratory,

showed mold spore counts at levels Kiser says can impact health. " It is not

normal, " he said. " And I am not surprised the homeowners are having health

problems. " The Harrod's felt the new information called for new living

arrangements--no matter what. " We're

just staying on couches, " said Harrod. " We slept on the floor last

night at a friends house. This kids stayed at another friends house. " On

Tuesday, the family traveled to land to see a doctor who

specializes in mold cases. Harrod said he started her on treatment to

combat adrenal and cognitive damage attributed to the mold. The children

will also receive treatment. Even with some answers to their

health problems, the Harrods have questions about the future of their

home. They're even considering moving into the two-car garage they just

built a few years ago. And their homeowners insurance policy, like most, does

not cover mold. Some

companies allow people to buy mold coverage at an additional cost.

However, due to environmental clauses and caps, it may not cover the

tens of thousands of dollars to fix the problems. The Harrods had

representatives from a couple of companies check out their home.

Allergenie, which collected the samples, has an " A " rating from the

Better Business Bureau. The inspector found a small amount of standing

water near the HVAC system, but there was no visible mold in the area. A

representative from a second business suggested remediation could cost

more than $50,000. Someone with the company said that they are not

certified to test for mold. For now both companies say additional testing,

possibly in the walls or under the floors, is required. The

Better Business Bureau in Southeastern Virginia and Northeast North

Carolina released a warning last month urging consumers to use caution

when seeking help in detecting and correcting mold problems. The BBB offers

these suggestions: Check the Company Out With BBB, Look for the Fine Print, Get

a Second Opinion. " If

the duct cleaner discovers that you have a mold problem, get a second

opinion. Mold remediation can cost thousands of dollars so you’ll want

expert advice on how to take care of it. "

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Yes it is okay, you are on the frequent dose group with me right Kathy?

Thanks for posting this!

Mia

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Hi Kathy, thanks, what are you waiting for?

Thanks for the prayers!!

Hugs,

Mia

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