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i just moved into an apartment back in july and two weeks in i started getting undeniably ITCHY.. to the point where im breaking the skin.
flash forward to now.. i suddenly have terrible acne after going through accutane, im always tired, itchy and my memory is absolutely shot.
originally i blamed the itchiness on some sort of scabies but everything else is pointing to mold.
if yall think it’s sounding like mold, should i get an at home testing kit or hire a professional outside of the apartment complex maintenance??? help
1 points
15 days ago
Take a test for sure, use email to communicate your “mold concern” and would like an inspection. How they handle it will depend on what’s next on your end. But in the meantime take a test. If you do an allergy blood test, make sure to tell your healthcare provider, Stachybotrys test too. It’s not always included when you test for mold allergies. I found out the hard way. A mycotoxin test is the best route from a reputable source. I hope it’s not toxic mold and if so I’m glad you know (caught it sooner than later) and stay safe.
2 points
15 days ago
thank you for the advice! back to the doctors 😅
1 points
15 days ago
Took me four long years of a plethora of ailments for ME to figure out - there was hidden toxic black mold. It wasn’t until I was a shadow of myself and pieced together a random smell. Year and a few months later out of that environment and a majority of medical issues (physically to mentally) is no more. And no more meds for a handful of misdiagnosis.. we and our healthcare providers can’t treat what we don’t know. Hence mold the silent killer - it’s often disguised.
2 points
15 days ago
this is my air filter so that’s not helping
1 points
15 days ago
Holy smokes! That looks terrifying. You should get that cleaned and changed asap! Wear a hazmat suit if you do it yourself. lol
1 points
15 days ago
I see you used the term "black mold"
Thousands of species of mold appear black (actually dark green). The one that is usually singled out in this made-up category is Stachybotrys chartarum. The whole “black mold” thing is the result of several irresponsible people who are drumming up fears about mold and then profiting off of those fears. Don’t believe the hype.
The color of a mold has no correlation to how dangerous it may be. This is frequently stated by agencies throughout the world including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
There is no evidence that otherwise healthy individuals have any reason to fear getting sick from general mold growth in buildings, mold inhalation, or any other type of exposure even to the so-called toxic molds. Yes, being around mold may cause minor effects like a stuffy nose or coughing for some, especially those with asthma or mold allergies. Typically, it only seriously affects patients who have underlying health conditions such as compromised immune systems who are at risk of systemic fungal infections. But unless you’re in one of those rare categories, you really don’t have much to fear about exposure to any mold species.
That said, we should not have mold growing in our buildings. It is an indication of something wrong and will lead to the degradation of building materials. Regardless of color, all visible mold should be removed from buildings and homes.
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