Post by susiebelle on Jul 14, 2005 20:56:45 GMT -5
Hi Chem,
I have been reading over your post and thought you might be able give me some helpful suggestions and answer a few questions. The first thing that caught dmy attention was Lake Michigan. As a child I went swimming at a beach in Lake Michigan and got the worst sunburn in my life, then the following months I remember dealing with skin problems and fatigue. Another episode was in 1989 after being in on vacation in California. I started having horrible chest pains and it hurt to breathe.
The house I have lived in for 28 years has basement that flood occasionally. It is seepage not sewer, and the area was a swamp at one time.
Also my husband is an avid deer hunter in Illinois. From oct. 1-dec. 31 every year. I saw in one of your posts you mentioned deer mites. Could this be connected?
Over years we have had pigeons, rabbits, squirrels, cats, dogs, and now horses. I'm almost possitive I have some kind of worms.
I've dealt with the fatigue the most but the drs always said it was depression so I was on alot of different meds. While on maoi's I became a carboholic, but I did have more energy so I did alot of cleaning(in basement) and alot of yard work. I had artificial nails at the time. After about 6 months I started having the major skin problems. Some itching but first the black specks and tickened skin. Then one thumb and wrist became swolllen and then my the skin on my hand started peeling and hasn't stopped. I've been on a few anti biotics, but only for a short time. Anti fungals help some but they will only give a 3 month script because of liver damage.
I worked in a GE plant that makes hallogen light bulbs for 30 years, so I handled alot of quartz glass and was around the silver coating on the reflectors, but I don't really think it had any effect.
I have seen the fibers and alot of the same stuff if the pictures that have been posted. I took one round af albendazole and it seems to be helping but I don't know if I should take more or something different. I figure I must have a combination of things causing my problems. I never run a fever.
I know I need to get out of this house, but I 've got to get it cleaned up befor I can sell it. What do you recommend to use for cleaning the basement and ductwork? Also I get too hot if I wear a mask. Is there anything else you can you for protection?
Sorry this is so long but you so many things that interested me. Thanks alot and any info or suggestions will be appreciated.
I have been reading over your post and thought you might be able give me some helpful suggestions and answer a few questions. The first thing that caught dmy attention was Lake Michigan. As a child I went swimming at a beach in Lake Michigan and got the worst sunburn in my life, then the following months I remember dealing with skin problems and fatigue. Another episode was in 1989 after being in on vacation in California. I started having horrible chest pains and it hurt to breathe.
The house I have lived in for 28 years has basement that flood occasionally. It is seepage not sewer, and the area was a swamp at one time.
Also my husband is an avid deer hunter in Illinois. From oct. 1-dec. 31 every year. I saw in one of your posts you mentioned deer mites. Could this be connected?
Over years we have had pigeons, rabbits, squirrels, cats, dogs, and now horses. I'm almost possitive I have some kind of worms.
I've dealt with the fatigue the most but the drs always said it was depression so I was on alot of different meds. While on maoi's I became a carboholic, but I did have more energy so I did alot of cleaning(in basement) and alot of yard work. I had artificial nails at the time. After about 6 months I started having the major skin problems. Some itching but first the black specks and tickened skin. Then one thumb and wrist became swolllen and then my the skin on my hand started peeling and hasn't stopped. I've been on a few anti biotics, but only for a short time. Anti fungals help some but they will only give a 3 month script because of liver damage.
I worked in a GE plant that makes hallogen light bulbs for 30 years, so I handled alot of quartz glass and was around the silver coating on the reflectors, but I don't really think it had any effect.
I have seen the fibers and alot of the same stuff if the pictures that have been posted. I took one round af albendazole and it seems to be helping but I don't know if I should take more or something different. I figure I must have a combination of things causing my problems. I never run a fever.
I know I need to get out of this house, but I 've got to get it cleaned up befor I can sell it. What do you recommend to use for cleaning the basement and ductwork? Also I get too hot if I wear a mask. Is there anything else you can you for protection?
Sorry this is so long but you so many things that interested me. Thanks alot and any info or suggestions will be appreciated.