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I do not have any problems with cell phones,computers,ect. I sympathize with those who do.
I have been diagnosed as having electrical hypersensitivity by three doctors. I have had allergic reactions to MRI's twice and to an EMG. I developed a rash, itching, nausea, ectand the tests have to be stopped. This is complicating my life greatly because I was in a car accident and need treatment for injuries and am unable to complete the needed diagnostic testing. I would love to hear from anyone who has had similar experiences or anyone who knows of current research in this area. |
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Dianna, You're lucky to not react to computers. IT must be an awful feeling to get sick from an MRI. I might be there with you. I have said no to MRI"s b/c of ES. I get a rash & itching from cell phones & worse from towers if I get too close. Can you tolerate an ultra-sound or CT if was an emergency? Kathy From: Dianna <[hidden email]> Subject: [eSens] Looking for info... I do not have any problems with cell phones,computers,ect. I sympathize with those who do. I have been diagnosed as having electrical hypersensitivity by three doctors. I have had allergic reactions to MRI's twice and to an EMG. I developed a rash, itching, nausea, ectand the tests have to be stopped. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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Welcome to the group, Diana,
While I've been electrically sensitive, I've only had X-rays and CT scans. And the only adverse effects I've had was some nausea following multiple (many) X-rays. As for a cause & effect, I'd say that heavy metal poisoning is a common cause for ES. And I think having metal inside your body is contradicted for MRI's (metal plates, screws). So that would make some sense that an MRI would cause a bad reaction if one had some kind of metal imbalance in their body. Or maybe you *do* have metal in your body? what kind of dental work have you had done? So do I understand you correctly that MEDICAL DOCTORS diagnosed you as electrically sensitive? That seems a bit unusual -- I thought most MD's thought that there was no such thing as "ES". Marc > I would love to hear from anyone who has had similar experiences or anyone who > knows of current research in this area. |
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--- In [hidden email], "Marc Martin" <marc@...> wrote: > > Welcome to the group, Diana, > > While I've been electrically sensitive, I've only had X-rays and CT scans. And the > only adverse effects I've had was some nausea following multiple (many) X-rays. > > As for a cause & effect, I'd say that heavy metal poisoning is a common cause > for ES. And I think having metal inside your body is contradicted for MRI's > (metal plates, screws). So that would make some sense that an MRI would > cause a bad reaction if one had some kind of metal imbalance in their body. > Or maybe you *do* have metal in your body? what kind of dental work > have you had done? > > So do I understand you correctly that MEDICAL DOCTORS diagnosed you > as electrically sensitive? That seems a bit unusual -- I thought most MD's > thought that there was no such thing as "ES". > > Marc > > > I would love to hear from anyone who has had similar experiences or anyone who > > knows of current research in this area. I have had numerous blood tests, including those to measure iron, electrolytes, ect. I have several amalgam fillings in back teeth that I have had since childhood. I also have no metal (other then the dental fillings)in my body. After the first MRI reaction I was taken to the ER by the MRI Tech. The ER doctor diagnosed an allergic reaction to the magnetic field. At the EMG testing the procedure was stopped by the doctor due to what she called " an allergic response to the electrical current". I also see an allergist who has diagnosed Hypersensitivity syndrome including electrical current. She has been looking for medical research information about Electrical sensitivity. But, as you know it is almost nonexistant. She is also presenting my case at case conference this fall, in hope that another allergist has come across the same thing in their practice. > |
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Hello Dianna, About three years ago I had an MRI scan and a CT scan within a couple of days. I had no noticeable reaction at all. I don't know about research relating to MRI scans and allergic reactions, but the paper I've linked below by a Swedish researcher looked at skin reactions in electrosensitive people and found the cause was essentially an overaction of immune cells called mast cells, which release chemicals such as histamine in an immune response. It is essentially an inflammation reaction, and can cause rash, itching, etc. It is possible your reaction could be one of inflammation. When I first became electrosensitive I became nauseous now and again in strong wifi areas. Histamine is known to play a role in nausea; it may be a potential cause of your situation. Here's the paper I mentioned above: http://www.weepinitiative.org/LINKEDDOCS/health/PATPHY_621%20Olle%20Johansson.pdf Sean. --- In [hidden email], "Dianna" <diannaamick@...> wrote: > > I do not have any problems with cell phones,computers,ect. I sympathize with those who do. > I have been diagnosed as having electrical hypersensitivity by three doctors. I have had allergic reactions to MRI's twice and to an EMG. I developed a rash, itching, nausea, ectand the tests have to be stopped. This is complicating my life greatly because I was in a car accident and need treatment for injuries and am unable to complete the needed diagnostic testing. > I would love to hear from anyone who has had similar experiences or anyone who knows of current research in this area. > |
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> I have had numerous blood tests, including those to measure iron, electrolytes, ect.
Blood tests aren't really relevant. The metals you are looking for are within your brain, your thyroid gland, your adrenal glands, your liver, and/or your kidneys. And it's not going to show up any blood or urine test. Alternative doctors sometimes use hair tests or other tests which can indirectly test for heavy metal toxicities. Usually the metals that are the culprits are mercury, cadmium, lead, aluminum, copper. Although heavy metal detox can take years (MANY years), so that's not a good suggestion for immediate help. Many people get some quick improvement by directly supporting their adrenal or thyroid glands. There are mainstream and alternative support for these glands. Note that if your doctor runs the standard tests on these glands, they may not show up as being bad off. However, it's pretty easy to see how you reaction to non-prescription adrenal and thyroid support and see for yourself. (especially if you just had an accident, you should be getting some adrenal support -- something like IsoCort can be purchased on Amazon.com) Marc I have several amalgam fillings in back teeth that I have had since childhood. I also have no metal (other then the dental fillings)in my body. > After the first MRI reaction I was taken to the ER by the MRI Tech. The ER doctor diagnosed an allergic reaction to the magnetic field. > At the EMG testing the procedure was stopped by the doctor due to what she called " an allergic response to the electrical current". I also see an allergist who has diagnosed Hypersensitivity syndrome including electrical current. She has been looking for medical research information about Electrical sensitivity. But, as you know it is almost nonexistant. She is also presenting my case at case conference this fall, in hope that another allergist has come across the same thing in their practice. |
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Marc: Which natural support do you know for adrenals and thyroid (am hypo) without using thyroxine, Armour etc.. Tried eating Dulce sea weed, on/off, react to this this, but not to kelp tablets!!! I also read that by tapping the thyroid gently, and eating lots of black and red radishes (juicing, first thing in the morns), releases some compounds which balances thyroid hormones. Can't tolerate liquorice for adrenals. Any other suggestions much appreciated. K --- In [hidden email], "Marc Martin" <marc@...> wrote: > > > I have had numerous blood tests, including those to measure iron, electrolytes, ect. > > Blood tests aren't really relevant. The metals you are looking for are within your brain, > your thyroid gland, your adrenal glands, your liver, and/or your kidneys. And > it's not going to show up any blood or urine test. > > Alternative doctors sometimes use hair tests or other tests which can indirectly > test for heavy metal toxicities. > > Usually the metals that are the culprits are mercury, cadmium, lead, aluminum, copper. > > Although heavy metal detox can take years (MANY years), so that's not a good > suggestion for immediate help. Many people get some quick improvement by directly > supporting their adrenal or thyroid glands. There are mainstream and alternative > support for these glands. Note that if your doctor runs the standard tests on > these glands, they may not show up as being bad off. However, it's pretty > easy to see how you reaction to non-prescription adrenal and thyroid support > and see for yourself. > > (especially if you just had an accident, you should be getting some adrenal > support -- something like IsoCort can be purchased on Amazon.com) > > Marc > > I have several amalgam fillings in back teeth that I have had since childhood. I also have no metal (other then the dental fillings)in my body. > > After the first MRI reaction I was taken to the ER by the MRI Tech. The ER doctor diagnosed an allergic reaction to the magnetic field. > > At the EMG testing the procedure was stopped by the doctor due to what she called " an allergic response to the electrical current". I also see an allergist who has diagnosed Hypersensitivity syndrome including electrical current. She has been looking for medical research information about Electrical sensitivity. But, as you know it is almost nonexistant. She is also presenting my case at case conference this fall, in hope that another allergist has come across the same thing in their practice. > |
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> Which natural support do you know for adrenals and thyroid
> (am hypo) without using thyroxine, Armour etc.. For adrenals, there is IsoCort, which provides "right now" support, although it might not be good for long-term repair. I find that I get a boost of energy from even 1/2 a pellet. Standard Process makes several adrenal support supplements -- Adrenal Desicated, Drenamin, Drenatrophin PMG. Also their Vitamin C products have adrenal support built into them. Some of these are short-term/immediate products, while others are longterm/repair products. Then there are the herbs that provide adrenal support or endocrine balance. Licorice, Ashwaganda, Eleuthero, etc. I do find a pleasant boost from a product called "Amrit", which has Ashwaganda as it's #1 ingredient. As for the thyroid, I had great help from Thyro-Zyme from Apex Energetics, however, this is a mix of natural and unnatural/synthetic ingredients, so I've been looking for something more natural. I've had mixed reactions to kelp -- I don't react much to rehydrated seaweed and some brands of kelp tablets, but other forms too easily make me HYPER thyroid -- Modifilan is one of these, and also that kelp seasoning that was recently mentioned on the group. Nascent Iodine seems perfectly tolerable if I only do a couple drops per day. I've been experimenting lately with Raw Thyroid from Natural Sources -- this is definitely strong stuff, as I keep finding myself too amped up/agitated from taking it, so I think I'll need to try 1/4 or 1/2 capsules at a time. But this, I think, has thyroxene in it. Standard Process make Thytrophin PMH, which has the thyroxene removed from it, but I have a different kind of adverse reaction to this -- sort of a woozy/dizzy reaction. Maca is supposed to provide overall endocrine balance, but I can't really tolerate this either, except in very small amounts. Marc |
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