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Posted by Jenny in MI (Member # 17225) on :

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

Posted by lymielauren28 (Member # 13742) on :

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

Posted by troutscout (Member # 3121) on :

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 [Wink]

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.