Mold Toxicity and Mental Health
Symptoms of Mold Toxicity
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Fatigue/weakness
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Muscle aches, cramps, unusual pain - often an ice-pick or lightning bolt sensation
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Headache
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Sensitivity to bright light, tearing, blurred vision
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Chronic sinus congestion
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Cough, chest pain, shortness of breath
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Abdominal pain, IBS, often secretory diarrhea
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Joint pain, tendonitis, morning stiffness
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Cognitive impairment difficulties with memory, word finding difficulties, brain fog, skin sensitivity to light tough, mood swings, appetite swings, night sweats, temperature dysregulation
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Numbness and tinging, vertigo, metallic taste in mouth
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Excessive thirst, frequent urination,
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Impotence, heavy menstrual bleeding
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Nausea, vomiting
People with mold toxicity may be diagnosed with any of the following psychiatric or mental health-related conditions:
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Chronic fatigue syndrome
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Fibromyalgia
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Depersonalization
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Cognitive impairment
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Mood swings
Diagnosis includes screening, gathering a clinical history, and laboratory testing. Treatment is individualized and includes removal or remediation of environmental mold and removal of mold toxins from the body.