[onebeed]

I have not posted on this forum in a long time. Mostly because I found the cause of my neuropathy - it was TOXIC MOLD. I had no idea my home was moldy because it didn't smell nor was it visible. I went down the Lyme rabbit hole for a while and did not improve much with treatment. A smart Integrative doctor tested me for mold and my levels were extremely toxic - more than 200 times normal. With remediation of my home and treatment for toxicity, my neuropathy is improving finally. I believe I have stopped my nerves from dying as I no longer get the stabbing pain. The burning pain is still there, but I am hoping the nerves will grow back with time and further mold avoidance. Many types of mold are known to cause damage to the myelin sheath and other organs.

One of the things that caused the tipping point in my toxicity was the purchase of a front load washing machine, which quickly became very moldy. I started to get rashes from this and did not put it together for several years. I threw it out and now have a top load washer.

Some people have difficulty clearing the mycotoxins from mold and need help to get the toxins out. If you get too toxic, the body becomes overwhelmed and damaged.

Hope this might help someone else who is struggling to understand why this is happening to them. I would suggest reading "Mold and Mycotoxins" by Neil Nathan and see if it sounds like you.

[Tinglehand]

Originally Posted by onebeed

I have not posted on this forum in a long time. Mostly because I found the cause of my neuropathy - it was TOXIC MOLD. I had no idea my home was moldy because it didn't smell nor was it visible. I went down the Lyme rabbit hole for a while and did not improve much with treatment. A smart Integrative doctor tested me for mold and my levels were extremely toxic - more than 200 times normal. With remediation of my home and treatment for toxicity, my neuropathy is improving finally. I believe I have stopped my nerves from dying as I no longer get the stabbing pain. The burning pain is still there, but I am hoping the nerves will grow back with time and further mold avoidance. Many types of mold are known to cause damage to the myelin sheath and other organs.

One of the things that caused the tipping point in my toxicity was the purchase of a front load washing machine, which quickly became very moldy. I started to get rashes from this and did not put it together for several years. I threw it out and now have a top load washer.

Some people have difficulty clearing the mycotoxins from mold and need help to get the toxins out. If you get too toxic, the body becomes overwhelmed and damaged.

Hope this might help someone else who is struggling to understand why this is happening to them. I would suggest reading "Mold and Mycotoxins" by Neil Nathan and see if it sounds like you.

I have not visited this site in awhile and saw this post. My neuropathy was in my hands and forearms and was interested in your initial symptoms. My experience with the neurologists and rheumatologist coincide with your comments about not being that helpful. I'm being told that my neuropathy is from degenerative spine disease and currently taking physical therapy to strengthen my neck muscles to help prevent further damage. The gabapentin they prescribed did little to nothing for the numbness/tingling. I have no neck pain. Did your symptoms come on suddenly or over time? I've had this nuisance for almost 4 years now and looking for a root cause. I think the degenerative joint disease is typical for an active 66 year old and not necessarily the cause of my hand and forearm issues. Interested in hearing your story.

[Wholebodynumbness?]

What treatment did you use to get better from the mold and remove the toxins?