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lackadaise1234
Hi...I am reaching out to this group because I have been experience some pretty extreme nerve pain from electronics. It has been going on since July and I suspect that it had to to with my ADR from taking a fluroquinolone antibiotic. I get a horrible burning sensation and electrical zap like feelings in my legs. It's horrible. I know that this board is more holistic in its healing approaches but I am willing to take medicine if it will help. I should say that the only thing I have found that helps is benzo's like Ativan. I suspect that they calm down my nervous system in some way. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

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seandaly33


--- In [hidden email], "lackadaise1234" <lackadaise_1414@...> wrote:
>
> Hi...I am reaching out to this group because I have been experience some pretty extreme nerve pain from electronics. It has been going on since July and I suspect that it had to to with my ADR from taking a fluroquinolone antibiotic. I get a horrible burning sensation and electrical zap like feelings in my legs. It's horrible. I know that this board is more holistic in its healing approaches but I am willing to take medicine if it will help. I should say that the only thing I have found that helps is benzo's like Ativan. I suspect that they calm down my nervous system in some way. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
>

Hello,

Here's a post below that I sent back in September, which includes information about a drug I started taking, called pregabalin. I mentioned at the time that I tried it while trying out other things to help my esens, but I do believe that it has helped some of my agitation symptoms. I have no idea whether it is suitable for you to take or if it will have any effects, so be sure to check with a medical professional beforehand if you decide to try out anything like this. The drug is sold by the company here in Ireland as "Lyrica"; if you live in Europe I presume it's the same. I don't know the situation elsewhere.

Here's the post:

Just some thoughts on the ionic footspa and other things.

A couple of months ago I basically decided to try 3 different things to try and
combat my electrosensitivity that I hadn't tried before: medication, the
bioprotect card, and an ionic footspa. And thankfully I've had some positive
results.

When visiting my doctor for a problem unrelated to my electrosensitivity, I had
been around that time thinking about the immune system as a source of the esens
problem, so I thought i'd ask him to set up an appointment with an immunologist.
Now I knew that meeting an immunologist could potentially be a total waste of
time, but I said I'd try it anyway. However my doctor said that I should go and
see a neurologist, that my problem may be more related to a nervous system
problem. Despite my protestations and desire to firstly see an immunologist, I
eventually went along with what he wanted, so I ended up seeing the neurologist.

Surprisingly, the neurologist actually took me and my esens problem seriously,
despite never having heard of it, and when I told him that severe agitation was
one of my symptoms, he speculated that it may be some kind of nervous system
agitation that is going on for one of my symptoms. I wasn't so sure, and
discussed my other symptoms. Anyway, he offered to put me on some medication
that helps nervous system problems such as agitation (It's a drug called Lyrica,
that is a form of pregabalin (see
here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pregabalin), and is used to treat things such
as nervouls pain in diabetics and Fibromyalgia), but was honest in his
assessment that he didn't know the cause and that it was a longshot. Despite my
being wary about taking medication for this kind of thing, I decided to take a
punt and try it.

Around the same time I decided to buy a Bioprotect card, and a couple weeks
later I purchased an ionic footspa off ebay (i.e. I decided to go down the
Charles route of things, given all his hooha about these in recent times!). Now,
the footspa was one of those cheap (relative to the expensive Ioncleans ones)
ones from China, but I didn't have the dosh for the more expensive models, so I
just said I'd give the cheaper model a go.

Now I know I should have tried these things individually to test their affect
separately, but I didn't want to wait around, and so tried all three at roughly
the same time. And I have had some positive results. While I am not cured or
healed, my resistance to emfs is stronger, and i can stay in wifi areas a lot
longer than before. Some of my symptoms, such as burning/stinging gums, white
spots/ulcers on gums, agitated eyes, and sore throat still persist, but are
nowhere near as persistent or strong, and the time I can spend around emfs
before symptoms arise is a lot longer. And the agitation has definitely eased. I
tested it out a couple of times in strong wifi areas (wifi is my main enemy!)
and I could stay in these areas for far longer than before before some symptoms
arise.

So to summarize, I definitely haven't `healed' or got rid of the
electrosensitivity, but I have definitely got better or more resistant. What
level of influence the footspa or medication have had individually I do not
know. (I have had about 15- 20 sessions so far with the footspa, with an advised
3 week break after 12 sessions). I am going to stop taking the medication for a
while to see what affect that has, and I have to go back to the neurologist to
discuss things.

That's just my input into the ionic footspa debate, among other things. I
generally agree with Marc's and other's viewpoint that everyone's different, and
what works for one may not work for another. And I obviously don't recommend
rushing out trying any medication without proper medical advice.

Sean


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steve
Lyrica is basically an anti-depressant. When I was on remeron (another antidepressant) my symptoms were improved quite a bit. I decided to go off it because it was raising my glucose levels and increases appetite, plus i really didn't want to live on a drug my whole life. However it's nice to know its there in case I get decide its worth it to feel better if i can't handle my increased issues (like Phantosmia which is driving me crazy). IT also helps with insomnia.
Steve

--- In [hidden email], "seandaly33" <seandaly33@...> wrote:

>
>
>
> --- In [hidden email], "lackadaise1234" <lackadaise_1414@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi...I am reaching out to this group because I have been experience some pretty extreme nerve pain from electronics. It has been going on since July and I suspect that it had to to with my ADR from taking a fluroquinolone antibiotic. I get a horrible burning sensation and electrical zap like feelings in my legs. It's horrible. I know that this board is more holistic in its healing approaches but I am willing to take medicine if it will help. I should say that the only thing I have found that helps is benzo's like Ativan. I suspect that they calm down my nervous system in some way. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
> >
>
> Hello,
>
> Here's a post below that I sent back in September, which includes information about a drug I started taking, called pregabalin. I mentioned at the time that I tried it while trying out other things to help my esens, but I do believe that it has helped some of my agitation symptoms. I have no idea whether it is suitable for you to take or if it will have any effects, so be sure to check with a medical professional beforehand if you decide to try out anything like this. The drug is sold by the company here in Ireland as "Lyrica"; if you live in Europe I presume it's the same. I don't know the situation elsewhere.
>
> Here's the post:
>
> Just some thoughts on the ionic footspa and other things.
>
> A couple of months ago I basically decided to try 3 different things to try and
> combat my electrosensitivity that I hadn't tried before: medication, the
> bioprotect card, and an ionic footspa. And thankfully I've had some positive
> results.
>
> When visiting my doctor for a problem unrelated to my electrosensitivity, I had
> been around that time thinking about the immune system as a source of the esens
> problem, so I thought i'd ask him to set up an appointment with an immunologist.
> Now I knew that meeting an immunologist could potentially be a total waste of
> time, but I said I'd try it anyway. However my doctor said that I should go and
> see a neurologist, that my problem may be more related to a nervous system
> problem. Despite my protestations and desire to firstly see an immunologist, I
> eventually went along with what he wanted, so I ended up seeing the neurologist.
>
> Surprisingly, the neurologist actually took me and my esens problem seriously,
> despite never having heard of it, and when I told him that severe agitation was
> one of my symptoms, he speculated that it may be some kind of nervous system
> agitation that is going on for one of my symptoms. I wasn't so sure, and
> discussed my other symptoms. Anyway, he offered to put me on some medication
> that helps nervous system problems such as agitation (It's a drug called Lyrica,
> that is a form of pregabalin (see
> here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pregabalin), and is used to treat things such
> as nervouls pain in diabetics and Fibromyalgia), but was honest in his
> assessment that he didn't know the cause and that it was a longshot. Despite my
> being wary about taking medication for this kind of thing, I decided to take a
> punt and try it.
>
> Around the same time I decided to buy a Bioprotect card, and a couple weeks
> later I purchased an ionic footspa off ebay (i.e. I decided to go down the
> Charles route of things, given all his hooha about these in recent times!). Now,
> the footspa was one of those cheap (relative to the expensive Ioncleans ones)
> ones from China, but I didn't have the dosh for the more expensive models, so I
> just said I'd give the cheaper model a go.
>
> Now I know I should have tried these things individually to test their affect
> separately, but I didn't want to wait around, and so tried all three at roughly
> the same time. And I have had some positive results. While I am not cured or
> healed, my resistance to emfs is stronger, and i can stay in wifi areas a lot
> longer than before. Some of my symptoms, such as burning/stinging gums, white
> spots/ulcers on gums, agitated eyes, and sore throat still persist, but are
> nowhere near as persistent or strong, and the time I can spend around emfs
> before symptoms arise is a lot longer. And the agitation has definitely eased. I
> tested it out a couple of times in strong wifi areas (wifi is my main enemy!)
> and I could stay in these areas for far longer than before before some symptoms
> arise.
>
> So to summarize, I definitely haven't `healed' or got rid of the
> electrosensitivity, but I have definitely got better or more resistant. What
> level of influence the footspa or medication have had individually I do not
> know. (I have had about 15- 20 sessions so far with the footspa, with an advised
> 3 week break after 12 sessions). I am going to stop taking the medication for a
> while to see what affect that has, and I have to go back to the neurologist to
> discuss things.
>
> That's just my input into the ionic footspa debate, among other things. I
> generally agree with Marc's and other's viewpoint that everyone's different, and
> what works for one may not work for another. And I obviously don't recommend
> rushing out trying any medication without proper medical advice.
>
> Sean
>


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Loni Rosser
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Hey Sean,
 
I am thinking about the ionic foot treatment. Keep us posted about your progress. You gotta plug that thing in though don't ya?  Like the word hooha!  lol Loni

n Fri, 11/12/10, seandaly33 <[hidden email]> wrote:


From: seandaly33 <[hidden email]>
Subject: [eSens] Re: Advice/Help
To: [hidden email]
Date: Friday, November 12, 2010, 6:47 AM


 





--- In [hidden email], "lackadaise1234" <lackadaise_1414@...> wrote:
>
> Hi...I am reaching out to this group because I have been experience some pretty extreme nerve pain from electronics. It has been going on since July and I suspect that it had to to with my ADR from taking a fluroquinolone antibiotic. I get a horrible burning sensation and electrical zap like feelings in my legs. It's horrible. I know that this board is more holistic in its healing approaches but I am willing to take medicine if it will help. I should say that the only thing I have found that helps is benzo's like Ativan. I suspect that they calm down my nervous system in some way. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
>

Hello,

Here's a post below that I sent back in September, which includes information about a drug I started taking, called pregabalin. I mentioned at the time that I tried it while trying out other things to help my esens, but I do believe that it has helped some of my agitation symptoms. I have no idea whether it is suitable for you to take or if it will have any effects, so be sure to check with a medical professional beforehand if you decide to try out anything like this. The drug is sold by the company here in Ireland as "Lyrica"; if you live in Europe I presume it's the same. I don't know the situation elsewhere.

Here's the post:

Just some thoughts on the ionic footspa and other things.

A couple of months ago I basically decided to try 3 different things to try and
combat my electrosensitivity that I hadn't tried before: medication, the
bioprotect card, and an ionic footspa. And thankfully I've had some positive
results.

When visiting my doctor for a problem unrelated to my electrosensitivity, I had
been around that time thinking about the immune system as a source of the esens
problem, so I thought i'd ask him to set up an appointment with an immunologist.
Now I knew that meeting an immunologist could potentially be a total waste of
time, but I said I'd try it anyway. However my doctor said that I should go and
see a neurologist, that my problem may be more related to a nervous system
problem. Despite my protestations and desire to firstly see an immunologist, I
eventually went along with what he wanted, so I ended up seeing the neurologist.

Surprisingly, the neurologist actually took me and my esens problem seriously,
despite never having heard of it, and when I told him that severe agitation was
one of my symptoms, he speculated that it may be some kind of nervous system
agitation that is going on for one of my symptoms. I wasn't so sure, and
discussed my other symptoms. Anyway, he offered to put me on some medication
that helps nervous system problems such as agitation (It's a drug called Lyrica,
that is a form of pregabalin (see
here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pregabalin), and is used to treat things such
as nervouls pain in diabetics and Fibromyalgia), but was honest in his
assessment that he didn't know the cause and that it was a longshot. Despite my
being wary about taking medication for this kind of thing, I decided to take a
punt and try it.

Around the same time I decided to buy a Bioprotect card, and a couple weeks
later I purchased an ionic footspa off ebay (i.e. I decided to go down the
Charles route of things, given all his hooha about these in recent times!). Now,
the footspa was one of those cheap (relative to the expensive Ioncleans ones)
ones from China, but I didn't have the dosh for the more expensive models, so I
just said I'd give the cheaper model a go.

Now I know I should have tried these things individually to test their affect
separately, but I didn't want to wait around, and so tried all three at roughly
the same time. And I have had some positive results. While I am not cured or
healed, my resistance to emfs is stronger, and i can stay in wifi areas a lot
longer than before. Some of my symptoms, such as burning/stinging gums, white
spots/ulcers on gums, agitated eyes, and sore throat still persist, but are
nowhere near as persistent or strong, and the time I can spend around emfs
before symptoms arise is a lot longer. And the agitation has definitely eased. I
tested it out a couple of times in strong wifi areas (wifi is my main enemy!)
and I could stay in these areas for far longer than before before some symptoms
arise.

So to summarize, I definitely haven't `healed' or got rid of the
electrosensitivity, but I have definitely got better or more resistant. What
level of influence the footspa or medication have had individually I do not
know. (I have had about 15- 20 sessions so far with the footspa, with an advised
3 week break after 12 sessions). I am going to stop taking the medication for a
while to see what affect that has, and I have to go back to the neurologist to
discuss things.

That's just my input into the ionic footspa debate, among other things. I
generally agree with Marc's and other's viewpoint that everyone's different, and
what works for one may not work for another. And I obviously don't recommend
rushing out trying any medication without proper medical advice.

Sean









     

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seandaly33
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Hello Steve,

You could be right about the antidepressant part, but I haven't seen it put forward as such, It seems to be more geared towards neuropathic pain and anxiety disorder. I have never heard of Phantosmia before you mentioned it; through looking up the term it looks like a nightmare condition to deal with.

Sean

--- In [hidden email], "torch369" <torch369@...> wrote:

>
> Lyrica is basically an anti-depressant. When I was on remeron (another antidepressant) my symptoms were improved quite a bit. I decided to go off it because it was raising my glucose levels and increases appetite, plus i really didn't want to live on a drug my whole life. However it's nice to know its there in case I get decide its worth it to feel better if i can't handle my increased issues (like Phantosmia which is driving me crazy). IT also helps with insomnia.
> Steve
>
> --- In [hidden email], "seandaly33" <seandaly33@> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In [hidden email], "lackadaise1234" <lackadaise_1414@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi...I am reaching out to this group because I have been experience some pretty extreme nerve pain from electronics. It has been going on since July and I suspect that it had to to with my ADR from taking a fluroquinolone antibiotic. I get a horrible burning sensation and electrical zap like feelings in my legs. It's horrible. I know that this board is more holistic in its healing approaches but I am willing to take medicine if it will help. I should say that the only thing I have found that helps is benzo's like Ativan. I suspect that they calm down my nervous system in some way. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
> > >
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > Here's a post below that I sent back in September, which includes information about a drug I started taking, called pregabalin. I mentioned at the time that I tried it while trying out other things to help my esens, but I do believe that it has helped some of my agitation symptoms. I have no idea whether it is suitable for you to take or if it will have any effects, so be sure to check with a medical professional beforehand if you decide to try out anything like this. The drug is sold by the company here in Ireland as "Lyrica"; if you live in Europe I presume it's the same. I don't know the situation elsewhere.
> >
> > Here's the post:
> >
> > Just some thoughts on the ionic footspa and other things.
> >
> > A couple of months ago I basically decided to try 3 different things to try and
> > combat my electrosensitivity that I hadn't tried before: medication, the
> > bioprotect card, and an ionic footspa. And thankfully I've had some positive
> > results.
> >
> > When visiting my doctor for a problem unrelated to my electrosensitivity, I had
> > been around that time thinking about the immune system as a source of the esens
> > problem, so I thought i'd ask him to set up an appointment with an immunologist.
> > Now I knew that meeting an immunologist could potentially be a total waste of
> > time, but I said I'd try it anyway. However my doctor said that I should go and
> > see a neurologist, that my problem may be more related to a nervous system
> > problem. Despite my protestations and desire to firstly see an immunologist, I
> > eventually went along with what he wanted, so I ended up seeing the neurologist.
> >
> > Surprisingly, the neurologist actually took me and my esens problem seriously,
> > despite never having heard of it, and when I told him that severe agitation was
> > one of my symptoms, he speculated that it may be some kind of nervous system
> > agitation that is going on for one of my symptoms. I wasn't so sure, and
> > discussed my other symptoms. Anyway, he offered to put me on some medication
> > that helps nervous system problems such as agitation (It's a drug called Lyrica,
> > that is a form of pregabalin (see
> > here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pregabalin), and is used to treat things such
> > as nervouls pain in diabetics and Fibromyalgia), but was honest in his
> > assessment that he didn't know the cause and that it was a longshot. Despite my
> > being wary about taking medication for this kind of thing, I decided to take a
> > punt and try it.
> >
> > Around the same time I decided to buy a Bioprotect card, and a couple weeks
> > later I purchased an ionic footspa off ebay (i.e. I decided to go down the
> > Charles route of things, given all his hooha about these in recent times!). Now,
> > the footspa was one of those cheap (relative to the expensive Ioncleans ones)
> > ones from China, but I didn't have the dosh for the more expensive models, so I
> > just said I'd give the cheaper model a go.
> >
> > Now I know I should have tried these things individually to test their affect
> > separately, but I didn't want to wait around, and so tried all three at roughly
> > the same time. And I have had some positive results. While I am not cured or
> > healed, my resistance to emfs is stronger, and i can stay in wifi areas a lot
> > longer than before. Some of my symptoms, such as burning/stinging gums, white
> > spots/ulcers on gums, agitated eyes, and sore throat still persist, but are
> > nowhere near as persistent or strong, and the time I can spend around emfs
> > before symptoms arise is a lot longer. And the agitation has definitely eased. I
> > tested it out a couple of times in strong wifi areas (wifi is my main enemy!)
> > and I could stay in these areas for far longer than before before some symptoms
> > arise.
> >
> > So to summarize, I definitely haven't `healed' or got rid of the
> > electrosensitivity, but I have definitely got better or more resistant. What
> > level of influence the footspa or medication have had individually I do not
> > know. (I have had about 15- 20 sessions so far with the footspa, with an advised
> > 3 week break after 12 sessions). I am going to stop taking the medication for a
> > while to see what affect that has, and I have to go back to the neurologist to
> > discuss things.
> >
> > That's just my input into the ionic footspa debate, among other things. I
> > generally agree with Marc's and other's viewpoint that everyone's different, and
> > what works for one may not work for another. And I obviously don't recommend
> > rushing out trying any medication without proper medical advice.
> >
> > Sean
> >
>


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seandaly33
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Hi Loni,

Yes you have to plug in the footspa.
I have made some progress with the treatment I have been undertaking (i.e. the footspa/lyrica/bioprotect card). I can definitely handle being in wifi zones for longer than before if the need arises, and some of the agitation symptoms have definitely eased. However, other symptoms, such as white spots/blisters on my gums and eye agitation/eyesight problems still persist, especially if the need arises to be in strong wifi zones for longish periods.
RE hooha- Through looking up the word online I see that Hoohaa also has other meanings than what I intended(some not so nice!). I obviously just meant that Charles had gone on about it a bit, that's all, so I guess I have Charles to thank for pointing me in the direction of the Bioprotect card and the footspa!
Sean

--- In [hidden email], Loni <loni326@...> wrote:

>
> Hey Sean,
>  
> I am thinking about the ionic foot treatment. Keep us posted about your progress. You gotta plug that thing in though don't ya?  Like the word hooha!  lol Loni
>
> n Fri, 11/12/10, seandaly33 <seandaly33@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: seandaly33 <seandaly33@...>
> Subject: [eSens] Re: Advice/Help
> To: [hidden email]
> Date: Friday, November 12, 2010, 6:47 AM
>
>
>  
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In [hidden email], "lackadaise1234" <lackadaise_1414@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi...I am reaching out to this group because I have been experience some pretty extreme nerve pain from electronics. It has been going on since July and I suspect that it had to to with my ADR from taking a fluroquinolone antibiotic. I get a horrible burning sensation and electrical zap like feelings in my legs. It's horrible. I know that this board is more holistic in its healing approaches but I am willing to take medicine if it will help. I should say that the only thing I have found that helps is benzo's like Ativan. I suspect that they calm down my nervous system in some way. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
> >
>
> Hello,
>
> Here's a post below that I sent back in September, which includes information about a drug I started taking, called pregabalin. I mentioned at the time that I tried it while trying out other things to help my esens, but I do believe that it has helped some of my agitation symptoms. I have no idea whether it is suitable for you to take or if it will have any effects, so be sure to check with a medical professional beforehand if you decide to try out anything like this. The drug is sold by the company here in Ireland as "Lyrica"; if you live in Europe I presume it's the same. I don't know the situation elsewhere.
>
> Here's the post:
>
> Just some thoughts on the ionic footspa and other things.
>
> A couple of months ago I basically decided to try 3 different things to try and
> combat my electrosensitivity that I hadn't tried before: medication, the
> bioprotect card, and an ionic footspa. And thankfully I've had some positive
> results.
>
> When visiting my doctor for a problem unrelated to my electrosensitivity, I had
> been around that time thinking about the immune system as a source of the esens
> problem, so I thought i'd ask him to set up an appointment with an immunologist.
> Now I knew that meeting an immunologist could potentially be a total waste of
> time, but I said I'd try it anyway. However my doctor said that I should go and
> see a neurologist, that my problem may be more related to a nervous system
> problem. Despite my protestations and desire to firstly see an immunologist, I
> eventually went along with what he wanted, so I ended up seeing the neurologist.
>
> Surprisingly, the neurologist actually took me and my esens problem seriously,
> despite never having heard of it, and when I told him that severe agitation was
> one of my symptoms, he speculated that it may be some kind of nervous system
> agitation that is going on for one of my symptoms. I wasn't so sure, and
> discussed my other symptoms. Anyway, he offered to put me on some medication
> that helps nervous system problems such as agitation (It's a drug called Lyrica,
> that is a form of pregabalin (see
> here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pregabalin), and is used to treat things such
> as nervouls pain in diabetics and Fibromyalgia), but was honest in his
> assessment that he didn't know the cause and that it was a longshot. Despite my
> being wary about taking medication for this kind of thing, I decided to take a
> punt and try it.
>
> Around the same time I decided to buy a Bioprotect card, and a couple weeks
> later I purchased an ionic footspa off ebay (i.e. I decided to go down the
> Charles route of things, given all his hooha about these in recent times!). Now,
> the footspa was one of those cheap (relative to the expensive Ioncleans ones)
> ones from China, but I didn't have the dosh for the more expensive models, so I
> just said I'd give the cheaper model a go.
>
> Now I know I should have tried these things individually to test their affect
> separately, but I didn't want to wait around, and so tried all three at roughly
> the same time. And I have had some positive results. While I am not cured or
> healed, my resistance to emfs is stronger, and i can stay in wifi areas a lot
> longer than before. Some of my symptoms, such as burning/stinging gums, white
> spots/ulcers on gums, agitated eyes, and sore throat still persist, but are
> nowhere near as persistent or strong, and the time I can spend around emfs
> before symptoms arise is a lot longer. And the agitation has definitely eased. I
> tested it out a couple of times in strong wifi areas (wifi is my main enemy!)
> and I could stay in these areas for far longer than before before some symptoms
> arise.
>
> So to summarize, I definitely haven't `healed' or got rid of the
> electrosensitivity, but I have definitely got better or more resistant. What
> level of influence the footspa or medication have had individually I do not
> know. (I have had about 15- 20 sessions so far with the footspa, with an advised
> 3 week break after 12 sessions). I am going to stop taking the medication for a
> while to see what affect that has, and I have to go back to the neurologist to
> discuss things.
>
> That's just my input into the ionic footspa debate, among other things. I
> generally agree with Marc's and other's viewpoint that everyone's different, and
> what works for one may not work for another. And I obviously don't recommend
> rushing out trying any medication without proper medical advice.
>
> Sean
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>      
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>


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Loni Rosser
Sean, Didn't know it was a real word! haha.
 
I have the B card. I am thinking about purchasing a footspa but concerned about the emf from the machine?  Loni

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Subject: [eSens] Re: Advice/Help
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Hi Loni,

Yes you have to plug in the footspa.
I have made some progress with the treatment I have been undertaking (i.e. the footspa/lyrica/bioprotect card). I can definitely handle being in wifi zones for longer than before if the need arises, and some of the agitation symptoms have definitely eased. However, other symptoms, such as white spots/blisters on my gums and eye agitation/eyesight problems still persist, especially if the need arises to be in strong wifi zones for longish periods.
RE hooha- Through looking up the word online I see that Hoohaa also has other meanings than what I intended(some not so nice!). I obviously just meant that Charles had gone on about it a bit, that's all, so I guess I have Charles to thank for pointing me in the direction of the Bioprotect card and the footspa!
Sean

--- In [hidden email], Loni <loni326@...> wrote:

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> Hey Sean,
>  
> I am thinking about the ionic foot treatment. Keep us posted about your progress. You gotta plug that thing in though don't ya?  Like the word hooha!  lol Loni
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> n Fri, 11/12/10, seandaly33 <seandaly33@...> wrote:
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> From: seandaly33 <seandaly33@...>
> Subject: [eSens] Re: Advice/Help
> To: [hidden email]
> Date: Friday, November 12, 2010, 6:47 AM
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> > Hi...I am reaching out to this group because I have been experience some pretty extreme nerve pain from electronics. It has been going on since July and I suspect that it had to to with my ADR from taking a fluroquinolone antibiotic. I get a horrible burning sensation and electrical zap like feelings in my legs. It's horrible. I know that this board is more holistic in its healing approaches but I am willing to take medicine if it will help. I should say that the only thing I have found that helps is benzo's like Ativan. I suspect that they calm down my nervous system in some way. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
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>
> Hello,
>
> Here's a post below that I sent back in September, which includes information about a drug I started taking, called pregabalin. I mentioned at the time that I tried it while trying out other things to help my esens, but I do believe that it has helped some of my agitation symptoms. I have no idea whether it is suitable for you to take or if it will have any effects, so be sure to check with a medical professional beforehand if you decide to try out anything like this. The drug is sold by the company here in Ireland as "Lyrica"; if you live in Europe I presume it's the same. I don't know the situation elsewhere.
>
> Here's the post:
>
> Just some thoughts on the ionic footspa and other things.
>
> A couple of months ago I basically decided to try 3 different things to try and
> combat my electrosensitivity that I hadn't tried before: medication, the
> bioprotect card, and an ionic footspa. And thankfully I've had some positive
> results.
>
> When visiting my doctor for a problem unrelated to my electrosensitivity, I had
> been around that time thinking about the immune system as a source of the esens
> problem, so I thought i'd ask him to set up an appointment with an immunologist.
> Now I knew that meeting an immunologist could potentially be a total waste of
> time, but I said I'd try it anyway. However my doctor said that I should go and
> see a neurologist, that my problem may be more related to a nervous system
> problem. Despite my protestations and desire to firstly see an immunologist, I
> eventually went along with what he wanted, so I ended up seeing the neurologist.
>
> Surprisingly, the neurologist actually took me and my esens problem seriously,
> despite never having heard of it, and when I told him that severe agitation was
> one of my symptoms, he speculated that it may be some kind of nervous system
> agitation that is going on for one of my symptoms. I wasn't so sure, and
> discussed my other symptoms. Anyway, he offered to put me on some medication
> that helps nervous system problems such as agitation (It's a drug called Lyrica,
> that is a form of pregabalin (see
> here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pregabalin), and is used to treat things such
> as nervouls pain in diabetics and Fibromyalgia), but was honest in his
> assessment that he didn't know the cause and that it was a longshot. Despite my
> being wary about taking medication for this kind of thing, I decided to take a
> punt and try it.
>
> Around the same time I decided to buy a Bioprotect card, and a couple weeks
> later I purchased an ionic footspa off ebay (i.e. I decided to go down the
> Charles route of things, given all his hooha about these in recent times!). Now,
> the footspa was one of those cheap (relative to the expensive Ioncleans ones)
> ones from China, but I didn't have the dosh for the more expensive models, so I
> just said I'd give the cheaper model a go.
>
> Now I know I should have tried these things individually to test their affect
> separately, but I didn't want to wait around, and so tried all three at roughly
> the same time. And I have had some positive results. While I am not cured or
> healed, my resistance to emfs is stronger, and i can stay in wifi areas a lot
> longer than before. Some of my symptoms, such as burning/stinging gums, white
> spots/ulcers on gums, agitated eyes, and sore throat still persist, but are
> nowhere near as persistent or strong, and the time I can spend around emfs
> before symptoms arise is a lot longer. And the agitation has definitely eased. I
> tested it out a couple of times in strong wifi areas (wifi is my main enemy!)
> and I could stay in these areas for far longer than before before some symptoms
> arise.
>
> So to summarize, I definitely haven't `healed' or got rid of the
> electrosensitivity, but I have definitely got better or more resistant. What
> level of influence the footspa or medication have had individually I do not
> know. (I have had about 15- 20 sessions so far with the footspa, with an advised
> 3 week break after 12 sessions). I am going to stop taking the medication for a
> while to see what affect that has, and I have to go back to the neurologist to
> discuss things.
>
> That's just my input into the ionic footspa debate, among other things. I
> generally agree with Marc's and other's viewpoint that everyone's different, and
> what works for one may not work for another. And I obviously don't recommend
> rushing out trying any medication without proper medical advice.
>
> Sean
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Re: footspa

Marc Martin
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> I obviously just
> meant that Charles had gone on about it a bit, that's all, so I guess I
> have Charles to thank for pointing me in the direction of the Bioprotect
> card and the footspa!

I'm glad SOMEONE had good luck with the footspa.  That was one of the
worst setbacks I've had.

I would recommend that if you try a footspa, that you should OWN it
rather than visit a practitioner who uses one.  This way, YOU have
control over how long the sessions are, how frequent they are, etc.
This is better than a practitioner who thinks they know best how
to proceed, even though you know otherwise.

Marc
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Re: footspa

charles-4
That is right.

Because it takes out a lot out of your body, you should compenaste with a good multivitamin, and Calcium.

First, you should use it every other day for 30 minutes each, for two weeks.

We found, that using distilled water takes more out of the feet, than normal tapwater.

Greetings,
Charles Claessens
member Verband Baubiologie
www.milieuziektes.nl
www.milieuziektes.be
www.hetbitje.nl
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  Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 9:02 PM
  Subject: Re: [eSens] footspa


  > I obviously just
  > meant that Charles had gone on about it a bit, that's all, so I guess I
  > have Charles to thank for pointing me in the direction of the Bioprotect
  > card and the footspa!

  I'm glad SOMEONE had good luck with the footspa.  That was one of the
  worst setbacks I've had.

  I would recommend that if you try a footspa, that you should OWN it
  rather than visit a practitioner who uses one.  This way, YOU have
  control over how long the sessions are, how frequent they are, etc.
  This is better than a practitioner who thinks they know best how
  to proceed, even though you know otherwise.

  Marc


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Re: footspa

Loni Rosser
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Yes I would buy one. Too expensive to keep paying someone also. Loni

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From: Marc Martin <[hidden email]>
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Date: Friday, November 12, 2010, 1:02 PM


 



> I obviously just
> meant that Charles had gone on about it a bit, that's all, so I guess I
> have Charles to thank for pointing me in the direction of the Bioprotect
> card and the footspa!

I'm glad SOMEONE had good luck with the footspa. That was one of the
worst setbacks I've had.

I would recommend that if you try a footspa, that you should OWN it
rather than visit a practitioner who uses one. This way, YOU have
control over how long the sessions are, how frequent they are, etc.
This is better than a practitioner who thinks they know best how
to proceed, even though you know otherwise.

Marc








     

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Marc Martin
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> Yes I would buy one. Too expensive to keep paying someone also. Loni

Well, some of the ionic footspas on the market are very expensive,
like several thousand (USA) dollars!

It would be good to know if an inexpensive footspa works adequately...
I think I've seen them as low as a couple hundred dollars.

Marc
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steve
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Sean,
Phantosmia is extremely annoying, it is making it hard to breathe at times because I am allergic to cigarette smoke and it feels as if someone is in front of me blowing smoke in my face. It can happen for hours at a time.
The Lyrica and also Cymbalta which has been touted as a fibromyalgia remedy both seem to act with serotonin, at least thats what I've been told and read. I could have wrong info of course.
Steve

--- In [hidden email], "seandaly33" <seandaly33@...> wrote:
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> Hello Steve,
>
> You could be right about the antidepressant part, but I haven't seen it put forward as such, It seems to be more geared towards neuropathic pain and anxiety disorder. I have never heard of Phantosmia before you mentioned it; through looking up the term it looks like a nightmare condition to deal with.
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steve
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Loni, does the bioprotect card help you? Where did you get it?
Thanks,
Steve

--- In [hidden email], Loni <loni326@...> wrote:
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> Sean, Didn't know it was a real word! haha.
>  
> I have the B card. I am thinking about purchasing a footspa but concerned about the emf from the machine?  Loni
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Being forced to buy a new cell phone - need advice fast!!

Poker Addict
 I have been using a 10 year old low-radiation cell-phone by Nokia with a
 low EMF headset, and haven't had problems with headaches or other
symptoms.



Yesterday, I got a letter from AT&T saying that my old cell is no
longer being supported, and that I will be forced to buy one of the new
modern cell phones in a few months.



I am in a complete panic at the moment.  Even if I find a good headset
to reduce radiation, these phones still generate a lot of wi-fi signals
and high levels of EMF and radiation levels that I know will make me
sick.



Can anyone give me any advice?  Can anyone recommend a wi-fi free low
radiation cell phone on the market which I might be able to tolerate?



Thanks,

Ace


 



 






     

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Marc Martin
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> Yesterday, I got a letter from AT&T saying that my old cell is no
> longer being supported, and that I will be forced to buy one of the new
> modern cell phones in a few months.

What exactly is AT&T discontinuing?

We've got Nokia 1110 and 1112 cellphones... these were sold about 5 years
ago, and a very low tech (small B&W screen).  They are compatible with
the AT&T network, although I suppose if you're getting a new phone,
you probably don't need to limit yourself to AT&T as a carrier.

Marc
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Bob Connolly
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I've been doing some measurements of cell phones for a project and this is what I have come to learn.

Low Sar ratings are a good indicator that the phone will have a limit of transmission power but do not be fooled. The newer phones such as the ATA iphone will adjust the intensity of the transmission according to how close you are to the tower.  This is true as I did measure the output at various distances and at times there was no reading at all from my meters.  

The iphone also lets you turn off all data, wifi and bluetooth and all mail functions - so it just becomes a small music player - games etc. I use it on airplane mode most of the time. Never hold it in my hand when talking, place on a table in speaker phone mode. ( This is what apple tech support will tell you to do to if you complain about the reception )

One thing that everyone needs to know is that a cell phone will call in every few minutes to tell the service provider where you are located. The phone sends out a terrible blast for about 10 seconds and most scientists feel this is the bigger problem.  even if you do not use your phone to talk you are getting radiated every few minutes if it is turned on.  That is why Apple says DO NOT KEEP YOUR PHONE IN YOUR POCKET.

The Swiss Governent has recently updated their website with a list of recommendations about cell phone use. They say NEVER to use a cell phone in a car EVER.  ( they used to say use a car arial)  They feel that the effect of the radiation lasts even after you finish the call. So they are admitting that the phone effects your cognitive functioning plus many other things.

They also feel that using a bluetooth is better than using a wired headset because the signal from the arial will transfer to the wire from your headset and then be absorbed by your body and cause the phone to transmit at higher levels!  They feel placing the phone FAR away from you ( as far as the low power bluetooth will go about 10 feet ) and then using the bluetooth headset is the best way to make a private call....

http://www.bag.admin.ch     

Quite amazing advice from a government health department.  In north america they say "no problem" with cell phones

PS - Switzerland is home to the World Health Organization and it's obvious to see that the WHO scientists that live there tell their Swiss citizens a very different story than the WHO tells the world.

On 2011-01-23, at 11:46 PM, Poker Addict wrote:

>  I have been using a 10 year old low-radiation cell-phone by Nokia with a
> low EMF headset, and haven't had problems with headaches or other
> symptoms.
>
> Yesterday, I got a letter from AT&T saying that my old cell is no
> longer being supported, and that I will be forced to buy one of the new
> modern cell phones in a few months.
>
> I am in a complete panic at the moment.  Even if I find a good headset
> to reduce radiation, these phones still generate a lot of wi-fi signals
> and high levels of EMF and radiation levels that I know will make me
> sick.
>
> Can anyone give me any advice?  Can anyone recommend a wi-fi free low
> radiation cell phone on the market which I might be able to tolerate?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ace
>
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>



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Maybe you have an analog phone?  If so you might try to
see if there are other carriers that still support analog.
The newer phones will also have higher frequency dc converters
in many cases.
Bill

On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 9:46 PM, Poker Addict <[hidden email]>wrote:

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>
>  I have been using a 10 year old low-radiation cell-phone by Nokia with a
> low EMF headset, and haven't had problems with headaches or other
> symptoms.
>
> Yesterday, I got a letter from AT&T saying that my old cell is no
> longer being supported, and that I will be forced to buy one of the new
> modern cell phones in a few months.
>
> I am in a complete panic at the moment.  Even if I find a good headset
> to reduce radiation, these phones still generate a lot of wi-fi signals
> and high levels of EMF and radiation levels that I know will make me
> sick.
>
> Can anyone give me any advice?  Can anyone recommend a wi-fi free low
> radiation cell phone on the market which I might be able to tolerate?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ace
>
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Re: Being forced to buy a new cell phone - need advice fast!!

Snoshoe
Also, you shouldn't have to pay for the new phone, since they are requiring it.

I'd say get the lowest SAR you can, and get a bag for shielding to keep it in, and/or take battery out when not in use.
The new smart phones all have GPS chips that send out location even more regularly whether they are turned on or not.

~Snoshoe

--- In [hidden email], Bill Bruno <wbruno@...> wrote:
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> Maybe you have an analog phone?  If so you might try to
> see if there are other carriers that still support analog.
> The newer phones will also have higher frequency dc converters
> in many cases.
> Bill
>