Thanks. I've been torn lately between trying Cleveland Clinic's neuro-muscular dept and an integrative doctor. I keep getting bounced around because I've seen the top neurologist in the 2 main hospitals where I live. Each hospital system is networked and the new 2nd opinion doctor in both networks ALWAYS defers to the top dog in their network to not make waves. It is infuriating. I may go to Cleveland Clinic just to have recent tests run that will be covered by my insurance and then bring those results to the integrative doctor. I will certainly be given additional testing, but at least I might save some money.

My Integrative doctor sends me to LabCorp for running standard tests, which are covered by insurance. He found out what was wrong with me, when NO OTHER doctor did this. I saw 5 different neurologists and a few different PCPs. None of them had a clue and were not very interested in figuring it out. Now I have two Integrative doctors that I see. One specializes in mold illness and was trained by Ritchie Shoemaker, who wrote the book Surviving Mold. I found her after my original mold doctor figured out what was wrong. I couldn't be happier. I cannot imaging going through life not knowing what was wrong and how to fix it.

If you see an Integrative doctor, ask them to test you for mold. Regular doctors don't believe in it, which is criminal and a terrible shame.

Is mold the cause of your peripheral neuropathy?

Hi Pinky - I am highly interested in learning more about this test for Mold as I have worked in a building for the past 10 years that is plagued with black mold. Do you recall the name of the test and also can you tell me a little bit more about your treatment for mold?

Thank you so much!

-D