Diagnosis is simpler when a single body system dysfunctions or when a single microbe invades. The symptoms and syndromes of mold toxicity, however, demand more than what a single test or a single set of question checkboxes can provide. First, they require an ability to look for explanations to the unexplained symptoms. Second, they require the ability to recognize the various “faces” or patterns with which mold can present in an individual. Third, they require the consideration of whether of mold’s “friends” accompany and contribute to the unexplained symptoms.
This section discusses each of the necessary ingredients for proper diagnosis in mold toxicity.
- Unexplained Symptoms
- Mold Toxicity Syndrome Close Up …. The “Faces”
- Mold and Co-Morbidities… The “Friends”
Selected Mold Toxicity Syndrome and CIRS Symptoms
- Brain
- Brain Fog
- Poor Mental Acuity
- Poor Memory
- Poor Reasoning Ability
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Poor Attention
- Hyperactivity (Children)
- Poor Cognition (esp. logic and math subjects)
- Energy Cycle
- Chronic Fatigue
- Mental Health
- Anxiety
- Depression
- PTSD
- Insomnia
- Irritability
- Mood Swings
- Immune / Lymphatic
- Frequent Infections
- Unexplained Fevers
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Hormones
- Cortisol imbalance
- Sex Hormone Deficiency
- PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)
- Thyroid Imbalance
- ENT
- Ear ringing
- Ear Pain
- Sinus symptoms
- Chronic sore throat
- Frequent URI’s
- Allergies
- Eyes
- Blurry vision
- Eye Pain
- Respiratory
- Cough
- Short of Breath
- Wheeze
- Air Hunger
- Exercise Intolerance
- Cardiovascular
- Palpitations
- Chest Pain
- Raynaud’s Poor Circulation
- Poor Circulation
- GI
- Leaky Gut
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Food Sensitivities
- Appetite Loss
- Abdomen Pain
- Diarrhea
- Bloating
- Indigestion
- Skin
- Hives
- Rashes
- Flaky
- Sensitive
- Musculo-skeletal
- Weakness
- Joint Pain
- Joint Swelling
- Moving Joint Pains
- Multiple Chemical Sensitivity