>
> Thanks Mark for sharing your very interesting letter. I'd query one thing -
> when you refer to "radio waves", I believe the frequencies involved with
> cellphones etc are actually microwaves (can some of the electrical experts
> in the group confirm this?). It's important to distinguish, as radio waves
> usually don't harm anyone, even most ES people, but microwaves certainly
> affect ES people. They are both in the electromagnetic spectrum but radio
> waves have much longer wavelength, lower frequency and hence carry lower
> energy and do much less damage.
>  
> Very interesting resulting discussion about the "9-10 pm" effect and adrenal
> fatigue. Again, lots of ES people seem to have the latter. The other
> possible explanation might be if cellphone use drops off sharply in the
> evening? (I'm just guessing here).
>  
> Marc correctly reminds us that the vast majority of ES sufferers seem to
> have significant chemical sensitivities as well (usually linked to a
> compromised immune system). Is that also true of you Mark?
>  
> Ian
>
> _____  
>
> From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of
> Cheryl Griffing
> Sent: 07 June 2010 08:24
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [eSens] Can anyone tell me what do to next?
>
>
>  
>
> Hi Mark,
>
> I read your entire letter and was very fascinated by it. You brought up so
> many interesting points. It really got my interest when you said you feel
> better after 9-10 pm as I have been saying this about myself for quite a
> long time! I end up staying up so late at night because after suffering all
> day I finally feel better! You too? Please let me know if you find out any
> additional info on this "9-10 pm" thing.
>
> Thanks so much for sharing your letter.
>
> Cheryl
>
> --- On Sun, 6/6/10, markkuether <markkuether@...
> <mailto:markkuether%40yahoo.com> > wrote:
>
> From: markkuether <markkuether@... <mailto:markkuether%40yahoo.com> >
> Subject: [eSens] Can anyone tell me what do to next?
> To: [hidden email] <mailto:eSens%40yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Sunday, June 6, 2010, 9:44 PM
>
>  
>
> I recently sent this letter to my Doctor before our visit so he could have
> the best information for our visit.
>
> I would definitely appreciate any input any of you have as well.
>
> Thanks
>
> Greetings Dr Z.
>
> I am sending this fax to you to outline my current problem so we can make
> the most out of my visit scheduled Tuesday morning. I have had a serious
> debilitating condition for the last 9 months. Nearly three years ago, you
> and I had a previous session, and I was having some issues with what I
> recall referring to as tension type headaches. Fortunately at that time,
> that problem disappeared on its own. I had just moved back from Florida and
> perhaps being back in Wisconsin alleviated my problem. Unfortunately the
> disappearance seemed to be only temporary. I am having a similar but
> different problem again and it's difficult for me to treat because I find
> the cause to be electromagnetic sensitivity.
>
> First, I understand the rare nature of this phenomenon. I am sure many
> experts would consider it does not exist, but nevertheless, I find I have
> the symptoms of this unusual problem. My symptoms started when I moved to
> Madison from Manitowoc in August of 2009. I started having some unusual type
> of Tension headaches that got worse when I would be working, which was at
> Sears in Madison. In particular, my tension (as well as tingling, and
> jumpiness) would get worse when the fans in the building would turn on in
> the morning but my problem would get much, much better when the fans shut
> off about a half hour before the store closed. I observed this every day for
> over 4 months.
>
> However, it is not as simple as this. Over time I found that when I drove
> away from the Madison area, I would also feel much better as I headed toward
> the Manitowoc area on Hwy 151. I particularly felt better after I reached
> Columbus. My head got an immediate relief consisting of less tension, less
> pressure, being able to think more clearly, concentrate better, etc.
> Unfortunately the reverse was also true, and still is. When I drive to
> Madison, when I reach the Columbus area I start to feel that additional
> tension and tingling in the head accompanied by a difficulty concentrating
> and overall jumpy uneasiness.
>
> I seriously began to wonder what is causing this. Strangely enough, many
> times I was in the middle of the countryside in Dane County, with very
> little around me (farm fields, etc) and I still feel awful. Yet when I get
> away from that area and back in Manitowoc County (or Sheboygan County) I
> feel much better. So I began to consider what could be affecting me therein
> the middle of the country that is not present in the middle of the country
> in Manitowoc County? That is when I considered radio waves.
>
> I looked at various coverage maps of some of the new signals that are being
> broadcast today and discovered the AT&T 3G coverage map is virtually
> identical to the areas of Wisconsin where I have been having problems. AT&T
> 3G is a new type of cell phone wave.
>
> As far as addressing this problem, I have tried my best to find a solution.
> Protecting myself with various types of fabrics that block these types of
> radio waves has not been very successful, as it's hard to determine the
> point of entry as to where problem is entering and affecting the body.
>
> I don't know how to find a "cure" for the problem, as it is not completely
> understood. The reason I am seeing you about this is because I believe the
> best course of action is to address the physical handicaps this problem has
> created for me. I have thought, researched, and meditated hard on what
> exactly these types of information carrying radio waves are doing to me
> physically. I have a few theories but first let me share with you everything
> that DOES give me relief (at least at some point).
>
> Removing myself from the exposure - Certainly this gives me the greatest
> relief as I can remove myself from these waves by moving to a different
> location. For example, there is 3G coverage in Appleton. If I drive out of
> that area to the countryside of Manitowoc County where this is no such
> waves, I feel great.
>
> Nighttime - I often feel a sense of great relief at night. For example, I
> was visiting family in Madison over the weekend. I felt awful during the day
> but around 9 or 10pm I started to feel great relief, almost as if the
> problem disappears. I am curious if something in the body is changing at
> night, (perhaps lower blood pressure?) or if something in the environmentis
> changing such as less radio waves.
>
> Tilting my head down - when I turn my head face down, I very often feel
> better. I ask myself why. The ideas that come to my mind are either I am
> turning my face away from whatever radio waves are impacting me, or the
> muscles in my neck are pulling in a different way that take pressure of some
> nerves that may be affected by this phenomenon.
>
> Lying down - Often when I lie down I feel some relief. Not sure why. Maybe
> the blood pressure is different; maybe my head is tilted in a different way
> as I explained above. Maybe other muscles become relaxed.
>
> Waking up - when I wake up, I am fine for a few moments, but if I am in a
> "hot zone" then I feel the effects after I get up. I am not sure if this
> relief is due to sleeping or due to lying down at the time before rising in
> the morning.
>
> Raising my arms- just recently (Saturday) I was in Madison for a wedding and
> I noticed that when I would raise my arms above my head, I would start to
> feel relief as well. Could there be a change in blood pressure in my head
> when I do this? Note I was taking aspirin at the time as well.
>
> Touching my hand to my face - When I take my hand and touch to the area of
> my face near or around the nose, I do feel a sense of relief very often. I
> don't even have to be pressing very hard. Could there be some stimulationof
> the nerves in this region that is somehow blocking out my other feelings?
> Could the Maxillary Nerve be the one that is being affected by the radio
> waves in the first place?
>
> Turning my head side to side - this gives similar relief to tilting my head
> down.
>
> Going indoors - When I am inside I tend to feel a lot better, but not
> perfect.
>
> I realize this is a lot of very detailed self-diagnosing information. This
> is due to a lot of my attention focusing on how to handle this for the last
> 9 months. I have seen a primary care physician for this, but it was earlier
> on and I did not understand the condition as much as I do now.
>
> Again, my goal for our visit is to try and address the physical handicaps
> caused by my situation. Something seems to be happening in regards to my
> head. My pain I believe is caused by nerves, muscle, or blood pressures in
> the head. My hope is that we can systematically address each these
> possibilities and any others that you may have.
>
> This condition has been a major source of frustration for me. I have moved
> and changed jobs because of this problem. I cannot emphasize enough that I
> must I must I must feel like I am making progress on this problem. More
> 3G-network coverage is popping up all over the place, which severely limits
> where I am able to live and work comfortably. The only feasible solution I
> see is if not to solve the problem, to address the handicaps I am dealing
> with. I sincerely hope you will help me do that, and if at anytime you feel
> someone special may be especially qualified at treating my symptoms, I will
> consider any recommendations you may have.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mark Kuether
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