Guest guest Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 We're still here in our sick, moldy apartment.. My husband nearly died of pneumonia last February, was diagnosed with advanced emphysema immediately after that and lately has had small amounts of blood come out when he blows his nose. This morning, he woke up to very bloody nose. I keep telling him we have to leave this apartment because the 2 plus year old mold infestation will kill us. He keeps telling me I'm cuckoo. Meantime, my health has deteriorated so that I'm all but totally bedridden, can no longer drive a car or for that matter, can barely walk the ten feet from our front door to the car. I am especially worried about my husband. ( I am now totally dependent on him.) He has been bruising much too easily.....not just normal black and blue bruises but red splotchy bruises. He says he will refuse to leave our computers here if we have to leave and claims that nobody has any right to make us abandon our possessions. I will be calling a lawyer by the end of the week. I just hope my husband lives that long. Another thing I've noticed about myself is a total loss of interest in my life. I went from busy-active-competitive to couch potato of the century. No longer play my organ, read books, ride horses, tend my garden or any of the dozens of other activities that made me love my life. I don't do much housework anymore either.....used to be a neat-freak. My only hope lies in a good lawyer....and I have one lined up. Thank you all for being here. Betsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2002 Report Share Posted February 14, 2002 Dear Betsy, Is there any route by which he can be reached? Does he respond well to authority figures - like doctors, lawyers or specialists? Does he tend to believe men more than women? Does he rely on the power of the written word - like research or personal stories or perhaps, the Bible? If you belong to a local church or synagogue, maybe the members could pay him a visit and talk with him. Whatever route will work for him, let us know so we can help you out. My husband would be glad to call and speak with him if you think this would be effective. It is so hard to make good decisions when you are sick - especially when the mold is having an effect on your brain and you cannot think clearly. It always worries me greatly when people keep having pulmonary problems because it means they are going to be given antibiotics by their doctors. We all now know that this is the totally wrong thing to do and will only make the symptoms worse in the long run. No one has the right to " make " you abandon anything - but if the infestation has spread it is often the best way - junk everything and start over. They are making strides in remediation even as we speak and if I were to face this problem, I'd get rid of clothes, bedding and other soft stuff but put wooden things and mementoes, etc. into storage. It's for sure a bad idea for the two of you to try and do this yourself though, you will need someone who has experience. Your real hope is not a lawyer - but your belief in yourself and your knowledge that you absolutely can overcome this. It is hard when a couple aren't working in tandem - each pulling another way, but we will keep you in our hearts and prayers that something will reach him and he can make the right decision. If you haven't started on the protocol to kill the mold in your body, you need to get on that right away - today. I too lost interest in everything - everything that made my life sweet and wonderful - but you can survive this and regain your love for everything - trust me! Whatever it takes to get through to your husband, keep trying. We'll be here for you. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2002 Report Share Posted February 21, 2002 Please look at my web site and click on the two links. It won't take you very long. Have your husband read it too. Let me know what you think. http://stachy.5u.com. ph P. Klein, Sr., M.D. westoo <westoo@...> wrote: We're still here in our sick, moldy apartment.. My husband nearly died of pneumonia last February, was diagnosed with advanced emphysema immediately after that and lately has had small amounts of blood come out when he blows his nose. This morning, he woke up to very bloody nose. I keep telling him we have to leave this apartment because the 2 plus year old mold infestation will kill us. He keeps telling me I'm cuckoo. Meantime, my health has deteriorated so that I'm all but totally bedridden, can no longer drive a car or for that matter, can barely walk the ten feet from our front door to the car. I am especially worried about my husband. ( I am now totally dependent on him.) He has been bruising much too easily.....not just normal black and blue bruises but red splotchy bruises. He says he will refuse to leave our computers here if we have to leave and claims that nobody has any right to make us abandon our possessions. I will be calling a lawyer by the end of the week. I just hope my husband lives that long. Another thing I've noticed about myself is a total loss of interest in my life. I went from busy-active-competitive to couch potato of the century. No longer play my organ, read books, ride horses, tend my garden or any of the dozens of other activities that made me love my life. I don't do much housework anymore either.....used to be a neat-freak. My only hope lies in a good lawyer....and I have one lined up. Thank you all for being here. BetsyFAIR USE NOTICE:This site contains copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in our efforts to advance understanding of environmental, political, human rights, economic, democracy, scientific, and social justice issues, etc. We believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this site is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. For more information go to: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml. If you wish to use copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go beyond 'fair use', you must obtain permission from the copyright owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2002 Report Share Posted March 4, 2002 ----- Original Message ----- From: Joe Klein Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 9:16 PM Subject: Re: [] sick husband in denial Dr. Joe Klein.....I was unable to get my husband to look at your web site but I found it very thorough and even a bit disheartening inasmuch as having to abandon all worldly possessions (including my book and Furby collections, etc.) I have weathered fire, flood, theft and been through total loss four times in my life and now am afraid I am facing it again. Our symptoms have been unmistakeable. I spoke to our new apartment manager today and she insists that the extensive mold infestation cannot be the cause of our devastating health problems. I have been unable to recruit an attorney but will be going through the Texas Tennants' Union for help in that area. We are financially ruined because we are having to scrape by on total disability for the past year so cannot afford to just walk out the door and find somewhere else to stay nor can we fund the mold testing. Anyway, I have your web site in with my favorites and will refer to it often as I try to straighten out our lives. Betsy Please look at my web site and click on the two links. It won't take you very long. Have your husband read it too. Let me know what you think. http://stachy.5u.com. ph P. Klein, Sr., M.D. westoo <westoo@...> wrote: We're still here in our sick, moldy apartment.. My husband nearly died of pneumonia last February, was diagnosed with advanced emphysema immediately after that and lately has had small amounts of blood come out when he blows his nose. This morning, he woke up to very bloody nose. I keep telling him we have to leave this apartment because the 2 plus year old mold infestation will kill us. He keeps telling me I'm cuckoo. Meantime, my health has deteriorated so that I'm all but totally bedridden, can no longer drive a car or for that matter, can barely walk the ten feet from our front door to the car. I am especially worried about my husband. ( I am now totally dependent on him.) He has been bruising much too easily.....not just normal black and blue bruises but red splotchy bruises. He says he will refuse to leave our computers here if we have to leave and claims that nobody has any right to make us abandon our possessions. I will be calling a lawyer by the end of the week. I just hope my husband lives that long. Another thing I've noticed about myself is a total loss of interest in my life. I went from busy-active-competitive to couch potato of the century. No longer play my organ, read books, ride horses, tend my garden or any of the dozens of other activities that made me love my life. I don't do much housework anymore either.....used to be a neat-freak. My only hope lies in a good lawyer....and I have one lined up. Thank you all for being here. Betsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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