Mold Poisoning Is Serious Stuff

Mold poisoning is a serious matter that most people aren’t too aware of. They believe it’s just a simple dust and nothing bad will happen or they simply believe it will never happen to them. Sadly, most people don’t even realize they’ve been affected by toxic mold until it’s too late. 

And then there are those that have their doubts because no two symptoms that are caused by toxic molds are the same. They vary from person to person because no two immune systems are exactly like. Just as when one person gets the flu during the winter season, another person may not. Even the length of time that the exposure took place may not be the same.

Victims who have been exposed to toxic black mold can have up to twenty-five symptoms. In fact, many of those symptoms may even mimic other health related issues such as the common cold and flu. And while the common cold and flu will eventually go away with bed rest and medications, the poisonous symptoms caused by mold will not. As a matter of fact, they’re may even get much worse.

And unless your doctor is aware that you have a toxic fungus growing in your home or work environment, they won’t be able to really help you. So you’ll have to speak up and explain about anything out of the ordinary that makes you believe you have toxic mold symptoms.

Do you work or live in a structure that has been damaged by water? Are there any stained ceilings where you suspect molds are growing? Do you find yourself feeling better when you leave the toxic environment? These are questions that your doctor will need answers to in order to determine whether or not you’ve really been exposed to toxic mold.

Your doctor will also want to know any symptoms you may be experiencing. The most common symptoms may include the following, however please remember that this is only a small list and there are many more than this.

Blurred or distorted vision, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, confusion, constipation or diarrhea, coughing, depression, extremely dry eyes, hair loss, hearing loss, hoarseness, itchy watery eyes, loss of concentration, low body temperature, low or high blood pressure, mouth sores, mucous membrane irritation, nail infections, nosebleeds, red or bloodshot eyes, respiratory infections, restless legs, seizure-like episodes, shortness of breath, short term memory loss, sinus infections, sleeping for long periods, sudden and severe abdominal pain, sudden weight gain or loss, tightness or pain in the chest, tingling or burning sensation of the hands or feet, tooth decay and unusual headaches or migraines.

Remember, mold poisoning leaves no victims behind. It can attack all ages and both humans and pets. It can be found in both older buildings and newer ones. It can be found in your home, at your job, at your favorite restaurant. It is not the same as mold that can cause allergies. It can and will harm you if it’s left untreated.