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]]> By: Kadie http://moldblogger.com/symptoms-of-household-mold-exposure/#comment-36056 Kadie Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:04:38 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/symptoms-of-household-mold-exposure/#comment-36056 My son has been very sick with runny nose, chest infections, headaches, puffy black eyes and many more side affects, and we have seen many doctors as to why he has these symptons. He had surgery in October to remove his tonsils and adenoids... Well he is no better and some days I think he is worse. Doctor says he does not have allergys. Now after adding up things and really sitting back and thinking back to when this all seemed to start it seems ever sense we started renting our apartment 3.5yrs ago. I really think our apartment has a mold problem. Our apartment always seems moist and smelly not too musty but not clean smelling. I find I always have to have windows open or its hard to breath. I would like to talk to my landlords... Who's responsibilty is it to have the apartment cleaned of mold? Mine or the landlord? I have some of the symptons as well. Headaches, dizzyness, tight chest etc. But it really has been a struggle for my son having a constant runny nose for almost three years. I think my best bet is to move...but what if my landlord does nothing and someone else moves in and is not aware of the mold...Please advise or and helpful suggestions would be great! My son has been very sick with runny nose, chest infections, headaches, puffy black eyes and many more side affects, and we have seen many doctors as to why he has these symptons. He had surgery in October to remove his tonsils and adenoids… Well he is no better and some days I think he is worse. Doctor says he does not have allergys. Now after adding up things and really sitting back and thinking back to when this all seemed to start it seems ever sense we started renting our apartment 3.5yrs ago. I really think our apartment has a mold problem.

Our apartment always seems moist and smelly not too musty but not clean smelling. I find I always have to have windows open or its hard to breath. I would like to talk to my landlords… Who’s responsibilty is it to have the apartment cleaned of mold? Mine or the landlord?

I have some of the symptons as well. Headaches, dizzyness, tight chest etc. But it really has been a struggle for my son having a constant runny nose for almost three years.

I think my best bet is to move…but what if my landlord does nothing and someone else moves in and is not aware of the mold…Please advise or and helpful suggestions would be great!

]]> By: Becky Carter http://moldblogger.com/symptoms-of-household-mold-exposure/#comment-32313 Becky Carter Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:53:35 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/symptoms-of-household-mold-exposure/#comment-32313 I have been living in a rented flat for the past year and in that time have had a few under groud leaks which has caused alot of damp and mould in my flat. My childrens room has mould behind the fitted wardrobes and smells moldy. My bedroom has mould behind the fitted wardrobes and up the wall it seems to be everywhere. My 7 yr old son has asthma and i am worried this may been putting him at risk. Since moving here i have developed bad headaches and am having to take pain killers everyday doctor is unsure what it is. Do you think it is to do with the mold? What should i do? I have been living in a rented flat for the past year and in that time have had a few under groud leaks which has caused alot of damp and mould in my flat. My childrens room has mould behind the fitted wardrobes and smells moldy. My bedroom has mould behind the fitted wardrobes and up the wall it seems to be everywhere. My 7 yr old son has asthma and i am worried this may been putting him at risk. Since moving here i have developed bad headaches and am having to take pain killers everyday doctor is unsure what it is. Do you think it is to do with the mold? What should i do?

]]> By: Robin http://moldblogger.com/symptoms-of-household-mold-exposure/#comment-31345 Robin Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:04:50 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/symptoms-of-household-mold-exposure/#comment-31345 I was living in a apartment with a terrible leak under the sink that had a bad odor and shower that had bad pipes and water damage and water that was disclolored per Water Company. I didn't know it at the time, and 2 weeks after I moved in I broke out in a terrible black rash allover my body. I looked like I was in terrible ocean water and fungus. after 10 surgeries on teeth, sinus, eyes and others I finally had to convience my doctors it was mold. I was the doctor not them, it took them 3 years to believe me. Don't let this happen to you, feel free to e-mail me, I have alot of info on this comdition and taking care of my health and not letting anyone else tell me what I see and feel I was living in a apartment with a terrible leak under the sink that had a bad odor and shower that had bad pipes and water damage and water that was disclolored per Water Company.
I didn’t know it at the time, and 2 weeks after I moved in I broke out in a terrible black rash allover my body.
I looked like I was in terrible ocean water and fungus.

after 10 surgeries on teeth, sinus, eyes and others I finally had to convience my doctors it was mold.

I was the doctor not them, it took them 3 years to believe me.
Don’t let this happen to you, feel free to e-mail me, I have alot of info on this comdition and taking care of my health and not letting anyone else tell me what I see and feel

]]> By: Kevin http://moldblogger.com/symptoms-of-household-mold-exposure/#comment-28806 Kevin Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:29:15 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/symptoms-of-household-mold-exposure/#comment-28806 I am 43, but when I was a child, I was exposed to Black Mold for many years. I had extreme dizziness that would last for weeks. My doctor at the time had literally no clue what was causing the dizziness (of course I do now), he ran hundreds of tests for blood sugar, inner ear, etc.. so I continued to live/sleep in a bedroom that was infested with Black Mold and we didn't even know it. When we moved out of that house many years later, the dizziness stopped. Here's my situation though - throughout my adult life, whenever I have had any physically stressful or mentally stressful situation, I believe that I have an outbreak of that old dormant Black Mold allergy. I get dizzy, stuffy head, sinus issues, burning skin in different areas, rashes that last for a couple of weeks. I guess I just wanted to know/see if anyone else may be experiencing the same thing, I have been wondering for years why this is happening and I have been reading a lot about Black Mold exposure and it all makes sense to me now. Thanks! I am 43, but when I was a child, I was exposed to Black Mold for many years. I had extreme dizziness that would last for weeks. My doctor at the time had literally no clue what was causing the dizziness (of course I do now), he ran hundreds of tests for blood sugar, inner ear, etc.. so I continued to live/sleep in a bedroom that was infested with Black Mold and we didn’t even know it. When we moved out of that house many years later, the dizziness stopped. Here’s my situation though - throughout my adult life, whenever I have had any physically stressful or mentally stressful situation, I believe that I have an outbreak of that old dormant Black Mold allergy. I get dizzy, stuffy head, sinus issues, burning skin in different areas, rashes that last for a couple of weeks. I guess I just wanted to know/see if anyone else may be experiencing the same thing, I have been wondering for years why this is happening and I have been reading a lot about Black Mold exposure and it all makes sense to me now. Thanks!

]]> By: Joslyn http://moldblogger.com/symptoms-of-household-mold-exposure/#comment-27448 Joslyn Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:16:35 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/symptoms-of-household-mold-exposure/#comment-27448 Tina, You're in a difficult situation as it is your neighbors apartment and they have the right to deal with the problem as they choose. Have you tried approaching the subject with them? They may have no idea it could be mold exposure and then both of your families can approach the landlord. All of the symptoms you're describing are symptoms of mold contamination. The following posts may help as well : <a href="http://moldblogger.com/symptoms-of-mold-exposure-who-is-most-at-risk/">Symptoms of Mold Exposure and Who is at Risk</a> <a href="http://moldblogger.com/symptoms-of-household-mold-exposure/">Symptoms of Household Mold Exposure</a> Hope this helps! Joslyn from the MoldBlogger team Tina,

You’re in a difficult situation as it is your neighbors apartment and they have the right to deal with the problem as they choose. Have you tried approaching the subject with them? They may have no idea it could be mold exposure and then both of your families can approach the landlord.

All of the symptoms you’re describing are symptoms of mold contamination.

The following posts may help as well :

Symptoms of Mold Exposure and Who is at Risk
Symptoms of Household Mold Exposure

Hope this helps!

Joslyn from the MoldBlogger team

]]> By: Joslyn http://moldblogger.com/symptoms-of-household-mold-exposure/#comment-27447 Joslyn Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:08:55 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/symptoms-of-household-mold-exposure/#comment-27447 Nicole's question was answered personally via email. Joslyn from the MoldBlogger team Nicole’s question was answered personally via email.

Joslyn from the MoldBlogger team

]]> By: Tina http://moldblogger.com/symptoms-of-household-mold-exposure/#comment-27240 Tina Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:35:18 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/symptoms-of-household-mold-exposure/#comment-27240 My daughter, son-in-law & grandchildren are living in an apartment complex & their neighbors apartment leaks, gets wet every time it rains & their apartment smells badly of mildew. Their child is constantly sick with runny nose & rashes. My children have been exposed to their child while playing outdoors & just recently have had to take my children to our physician for symptoms including runny noses that have been constant. I have noticed sudden headaches with myself & being tired. My fiancee has been having pain in his feet & muscle aches throughout his body. What can I do to find out if these are all symptoms of mold exposure? How do I investigate my neighbors without being mean? Should I contact the landlord to control this? Could you please give me positive & accurate inpute? Thank you so much. My daughter, son-in-law & grandchildren are living in an apartment complex & their neighbors apartment leaks, gets wet every time it rains & their apartment smells badly of mildew. Their child is constantly sick with runny nose & rashes. My children have been exposed to their child while playing outdoors & just recently have had to take my children to our physician for symptoms including runny noses that have been constant. I have noticed sudden headaches with myself & being tired. My fiancee has been having pain in his feet & muscle aches throughout his body. What can I do to find out if these are all symptoms of mold exposure? How do I investigate my neighbors without being mean? Should I contact the landlord to control this? Could you please give me positive & accurate inpute? Thank you so much.

]]> By: Nicole http://moldblogger.com/symptoms-of-household-mold-exposure/#comment-26474 Nicole Sat, 03 May 2008 03:11:52 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/symptoms-of-household-mold-exposure/#comment-26474 Hello, I have been reading up on mold and the sythoms associated etc. I now have been diagnosed as having asthma and allergies. I have been living in this house for 2 years and have tried to remember when this all started. I have a hard time catching a deep breath--some days are okay and others terribly scary. Every morning it takes me 15 minutes to clear my sinuses and it is very unplesant. Here about 1 month ago we had major storms and that is when I noticed water leaking that I can tell is going right down the walls. My mom lives above me and smokes so everyone says that her coughing and mucus is from that but I know her coughs and here lately it has been so much worse and diffrent but yet the Dr. says her lungs are "okay". I asked my doctor what the sythoms are from mold and she said "everything that you are going thru" and it was like a light bulb went off in her head. We are in the process of trying to move out but have to stay here until that happens. When we do move, do you think these breathing problems are permanent or do you think they will go away? Hello, I have been reading up on mold and the sythoms associated etc. I now have been diagnosed as having asthma and allergies. I have been living in this house for 2 years and have tried to remember when this all started. I have a hard time catching a deep breath–some days are okay and others terribly scary. Every morning it takes me 15 minutes to clear my sinuses and it is very unplesant. Here about 1 month ago we had major storms and that is when I noticed water leaking that I can tell is going right down the walls. My mom lives above me and smokes so everyone says that her coughing and mucus is from that but I know her coughs and here lately it has been so much worse and diffrent but yet the Dr. says her lungs are “okay”. I asked my doctor what the sythoms are from mold and she said “everything that you are going thru” and it was like a light bulb went off in her head. We are in the process of trying to move out but have to stay here until that happens. When we do move, do you think these breathing problems are permanent or do you think they will go away?

]]> By: colleen http://moldblogger.com/symptoms-of-household-mold-exposure/#comment-25832 colleen Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:18:19 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/symptoms-of-household-mold-exposure/#comment-25832 Thank you for your response.We are in quite a bind being sick and all.I was fired from my job and have no family.not a clue as to what will happen next.PLEASE PRAY FOR US!!! Thank you. Thank you for your response.We are in quite a bind being sick and all.I was fired from my job and have no family.not a clue as to what will happen next.PLEASE PRAY FOR US!!!
Thank you.

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