{"id":"HHS-OASH-2026-0397-1213","number":"1213","name":"Laura Boak","organization":"","posted":"2026-09-30T04:00Z","received":"2026-09-30T04:00Z","body":"I have self-diagnosed EHS (Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity Syndrome). I choose to live in a rural area away from wifi hotspots, cell phone towers, and 5G antennas. And the home I live in has an analogue meter instead of an AMI (Smart meter). \n\nAfter 20 minutes of exposure to AMI technology (within 30-40 feet), or RF/EMF, I start to experience mood disorders, neurological problems, and pain. This includes anger, anxiety, and what feels like needles poking into my brain. After about 30-60min of exposure, my symptoms increase to include panic attacks, neck and shoulder pain, dizziness, and suicidal thoughts. \n\nBecause of the prevalence of RF/EMF, I cannot be inside a mall or large grocery store for more than 30 minutes before the pain/dizziness begins. I cannot be inside smaller businesses, such as restaurants, libraries, and doctor offices, for more than an hour. I cannot hang out at the homes of friends and family unless I stay 30-40 feet away from their smart meters and RF/EMF emitting devices. I cannot use a smart phone, nor can I be around other peoples’ smart phones while in use. And when I use my flip phone to make/receive calls, I have to hold it 2 feet away from my head. And I cannot live within one mile of a cell phone tower. \n\nIn the past, I’ve bought several different RF/EMF blocking materials and devices to shield myself from this radiation, but they didn’t work.\n\nI recognize that I am abnormally sensitive. I attribute that sensitivity to the 2 medical conditions I’ve been diagnosed with: The first is dysautonomia (an impaired autonomic nervous system), and second, I have myalgic encephalomyelitis, aka ME, (a chronic low-grade inflammation in my brain).\n\nSensitive individuals like myself should probably be taken seriously. We are the canaries in the coal mine: an early indicator of potential danger. But...I’ve noticed that the vast majority of the information of EHS, on the internet, is derogatory. Some websites have suggested that suffers, like me, are mentally ill, or that we are “making it up.” This is a painful reality, but I try to remind myself that this is how it goes with new illnesses until enough public awareness is achieved. Jack Dorsy (Twitter founder) is also a sufferer – maybe he will help raise awareness someday. \n","attachments":[],"attachment_inventory":true,"withheld":false,"source":"https://www.regulations.gov/comment/HHS-OASH-2026-0397-1213","tags":["health-experiences","exposure-places"],"source_hash":"324a45f12745d828900615a5388fc46450938f65181ba01a0d7769388170e0c6","slug":"health-experiences-comment-1213","classification":{"id":"HHS-OASH-2026-0397-1213","body_sha256":"71244fc3f7aa22305b6041c34865342c0823e6b78c6103fab4f0faecdcf75c8b","status":"ai_reviewed","primary_topic":"ehs","topics":[{"id":"ehs","evidence":"I have self-diagnosed EHS (Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity Syndrome). I choose "},{"id":"neurological","evidence":"clude panic attacks, neck and shoulder pain, dizziness, and suicidal thoughts. \n\nBecause of the prevalence of"},{"id":"access","evidence":"ts. \n\nBecause of the prevalence of RF/EMF, I cannot be inside a mall or large grocery store for more than 30 minutes before"},{"id":"smart-meters","evidence":"rt meter). \n\nAfter 20 minutes of exposure to AMI technology (within 30-40 feet), or RF/EMF, I start to experience "},{"id":"wifi","evidence":". I choose to live in a rural area away from wifi hotspots, cell phone towers, and 5G antennas. And the home I li"},{"id":"infrastructure","evidence":"ive in a rural area away from wifi hotspots, cell phone towers, and 5G antennas. And the home I live in has an analog"},{"id":"mechanisms","evidence":" recognize that I am abnormally sensitive. I attribute that sensitivity to the 2 medical conditions I’ve been diagnosed with: "}],"summary":"Reports self-diagnosed EHS with neurological, mood and pain symptoms near wireless sources. Describes limits on shopping, care, social visits and housing, unsuccessful shielding and other diagnosed conditions that the commenter believes affect susceptibility.","reviewed_at":"2026-09-30T18:41:32Z","review_method":"Source-matched AI review of 84 new published bodies; two attachment-only records and one external-link-only record remain pending. Attachments and external links not reviewed.","review_source_sha256":"ce314ae5e454e6b799f43073a38b8de485ae7773a88bc92835c91c38ff6645fd","source_url":"https://rfsafe.net/hhs-comments/data/catalog.json","scope":"Original comment body; attachments excluded"},"forum_topics":["ehs","neurological","access","smart-meters","wifi","infrastructure","mechanisms"],"primary_topic":"ehs","forum_title":"Reports self-diagnosed EHS with neurological, mood and pain symptoms near wireless sources. Describes lim…"}