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Black mold?

Am I suffering from toxic black mold? I've lived in this house for the last 2 1/2 years and have been sick since only getting worse. My lymphocytes and monocytes have been very high in every lab taken in the last 7 months. Minus the cold/allergy like symptoms that appear to be much worse than normal. I'm having constant headaches and migraines. Frequent UTI's that don't want to go away. Chronic illness. Inflammation, joint pain, RLS, vertigo, absolutely no energy at all. Dr. says I'm not moving air very well. I was recently diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia associated microcytic anemia. I found black mold in my vents and many other places. This list goes on. I'm starting to forget things. Any advice please?

Female | 37 years old
Complaint duration: 28/7/2
Medications: Topomax, propranolol,
Conditions: Iron Deficiency anemia associated microcytic anemia, High blood pressure, migraines, heart psl

3 Answers

Could very well be toxic mold illness. I can test you and treat you. But if the home is sick with mold you won’t get much better without moving.
I would hire someone who deals with vents to clear out the black mold, It may have something to do with your cold symptoms, trouble moving air and headaches and migraines.. It is less likely a cause of your UTIs that are likely caused by sexual contact. Urine should be cultured to see if there is a bacterial cause and if so antibiotics should be prescribed. Your iron deficiency arena is manifested by the microcytosis and is likely caused by your menstruation. If your physician agrees you can take iron replacement therapy by mouth. If your physician is concerned you should seek referral to a hematologist. I hope your problems and the anxiety they are causing you resolve soon.=20
You either need full mold remediation or to move. There is nothing that will detoxify you adequately when you are being constantly exposed.

Linda Kiley, MD