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Have any of you had a severe reaction (sore throat, sweats, dizzy, brain fog) to new construction or to copy shops, or scrapbook stores?
I have a brand new condo I can't live in bc since I got lyme I get an awful reaction to my home. I can't be there for more than 5 mins bf it starts and I have to run out. The same thing happens in the crapbook store, my throat starts to swell and I have to get out fast. It will go away if I take benedryl, but its pretty severe and fast.
Will this go away when my lyme is under control? Have any of you had a similar reaction to these things? I think the common component is formaldahyde. It is used in OSB board and in paper products.
Please let me know if you have had this problem and if you found a way to stop the reaction. Or, if you stopped having this reaction once the spirochetes are gone. Thanks. Jenny
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lymielauren28
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Hey Jenny,
That sounds awful! I'm really sorry that you're going through that.
It sounds Like MCS (multiple chemical sensitivity)
I am much more sensetive to things than I used to be, and I think most Lymies are, but when you have such an extreme reaction it definately sounds like MCS.
I know there are a few here who have MCS, and I do think it gets better with treatment, but I don't think it ever completely goes away.
Hopefully others will be along shortly with more info....
Lauren
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troutscout
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You sound identical to what I WAS like.
And yes...it goes away with time.
Start the detox NOW...also, can you get a 24 urine panel on hormones done?
When I got my hormones (Adrenals) under control...it REALLY helped.
Also...beleive it or not.....cat's claw....really seemed to help to. I think because of the way it helps regulate the immune system.
If you need some personal tips and more help....PM me and then we'll set up some e-mails and phones calls...OK?
Trout
PS....I alm ost took my own life due to the Multiple Chemical Sensitivities...it got that bad. But......I just accepted that I would beat it...and I did..so can you. Get some Cholestyramine/Actos....ASAP.
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