Re: Hi- New here. Another horrible story

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Hi, Its Janet. Find a lawyer. Have her keep a diary. Even back to way back when. They are trying to pass a bill for tenants and mold sickness. There just isnt one for me working in federal facility. Maybe a new allergist? Is she on medicine from an allergist? Or just a reg. Doc.?

God Bless....Janet

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Shee needs to see a good allergist. With her insurance does she have to be referred? Boy thats tough that there are so many things she cant take cause of other meds. I did homework online and found magnesium deficiencies are being linked to severe allergies. Ive started taking 250 mg a day. My doctor says it wont hurt and also suggested I take zinc tablets. I did the herb thing but am so allergidc to weeds and stuff that the herb tea made my throat swell. I hope your next appt goes well. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX thats all my fingers crossing ~ Janet

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Hi Janet- I saw that you have been posting here. I am getting desperit. She hasn't been to an allergist- as the primary hasn't concluded that there is anything wrong. I did call around about it- Many allergists don't want to mss with her- as what they usually perscribe for many allergies- she can't take because of her epilepsy drugs. can't take hardly anything because of those AED's- not any over the counter drugs- anything with antihistimine- hell she can't even take the typical tylenol or ibuprophine! The Neurologist could have refered her also- but thinks we are crazy. His idea if doctoring is ACCEPT & MEDICATE.Making another appointment again tomorrow. HOPEFULLY they will do something this time!

Cher Gingersnap1964@... wrote:

Hi, Its Janet. Find a lawyer. Have her keep a diary. Even back to way back when. They are trying to pass a bill for tenants and mold sickness. There just isnt one for me working in federal facility. Maybe a new allergist? Is she on medicine from an allergist? Or just a reg. Doc.? God Bless....Janet FAIR 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.

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I suggest you contact the health dept. Tell them the National Toxic Mold Coalition referred you. They need to do a full inspection. Please advise the name of the apartments and the owners. You need to file an insurance claim for damages for health even if they won't pay it. If you don't you can't sue later for this because you did not use your first line of remedy, insurance.

Have your daughter join a tenants union next time too.

, NTMCPresident

cdaluga wrote:

Hi- I have an 18 year old daughter that is epileptic. 10 weeks ago she moved into a garden apartment. Within a few days was sick. First hospitalization within 2 weeks. She is now out of there. But I search for answers.She has had:1)watery eyes, blurred vision, redened, itchy.2)headachs,dizziness,concentration problems3)Stomach achs, nausia & vomitting (alot)4)Sore joints, bruises easily, excessive bleeding5)increased seizure activity.6)Breathing difficulties, coughing, gasping for air.She has been hospitalized several times & has been diagnosed with:AsthmaBronchitisPneumoniainfection (abcess) in her breast that had to be surgurically removed.She has been on countless antibiotics, a steroid inhaler & pill form steroids. NOTHING helps. She is still throwing up. She has lost 15 LBs in the last 2 weeks. None of the doctors seem to believe us & blow off our theories. We were suspicious of mold problems after the second hospitalization, when her 3 room mates were all sick- but not as bad as her. One room mate went into such a depression that she cut her wrist. (she is OK now- in a mental hospital- but OK)The others are still there. Dealing with headachs & want to sleep ALL the time. THEY have no choice. They can't leave.We sent a letter to the landlord. No response.We sent another one certified. No response. Her room mates cornered the landlord in the parking lot & told him their suspicions. He promised to bring in an investigator. The investigator was nothing more than a general contractor. Who told them- can't see it- it's not there. If you can see it- clean it up.He put in a huge vent fan in the bathroom & a new air conditioner.The one area that you can SEE visable mold, he told the landlord to seal it up in the wall. It would go away.We did a mold test & had HORRIBLE results. We sent them off to the lab. Waiting for results. We started to investigate & found several instances of where mold problems had been intentionally covered up. All new carpeting installed, new drywall that had been put up over old drywall. Evidence of pieces of old moldy wood that was left behind, & cracks in the foundation that show that he knew he had leaks. He smeared them with sealer above ground- (But what about below ground level???) Gutter drains from the roof that drain into a large indentation at the corner of the building & sit in a puddle until they slowly leak into the building thru the cracks. 6 months ago- The house directly next to my daughters apartment, was completely gutted for mold contamination. The huge dumpster used was sitting right next to their building. The reports from the neighbors say that rotted wood was just thrown in there. It was there for many weeks during one of the rainiest springs that we have had in a long time.At this point- I am MAD. He lied. I really want to take him to court to make him pay. He knew about this. He also KNEW my daughter was epileptic. She has had to quit her job & drop out of college. She is heartbroken & really sick. She can leave- But what is to stop him from renting this out to other kids & ruining their health too?After reading all of this- (believe me- I left out alot of details)What do you think? What should I do?????Any advice?Any suggestions?H E L P !!!! I am watching my daughter wither away before my eyes!FAIR 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.

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You may have to seek out someone in alternative medicine to find something not contradicting her seizure meds. Most importantly you need to make sure to keep her away from mold from now on.

, NTMCPresident

CHER DALUGA wrote:

Hi Janet- I saw that you have been posting here. I am getting desperit. She hasn't been to an allergist- as the primary hasn't concluded that there is anything wrong. I did call around about it- Many allergists don't want to mss with her- as what they usually perscribe for many allergies- she can't take because of her epilepsy drugs. can't take hardly anything because of those AED's- not any over the counter drugs- anything with antihistimine- hell she can't even take the typical tylenol or ibuprophine! The Neurologist could have refered her also- but thinks we are crazy. His idea if doctoring is ACCEPT & MEDICATE.Making another appointment again tomorrow. HOPEFULLY they will do something this time! Cher Gingersnap1964@... wrote: Hi, Its Janet. Find a lawyer. Have her keep a diary. Even back to way back when. They are trying to pass a bill for tenants and mold sickness. There just isnt one for me working in federal facility. Maybe a new allergist? Is she on medicine from an allergist? Or just a reg. Doc.? God Bless....Janet FAIR 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.