{"id":"HHS-OASH-2026-0397-6061","number":"6061","name":"Anonymous Anonymous","organization":"","posted":"2026-10-28T04:00Z","received":"2026-10-20T04:00Z","body":"I got electrosensitive about 6 months ago after being exposed to a smart meter nearby (I was almost \"attached to it\" for a couple of days as I did not pay attention that there was a smart meter), and at the same time I started working in a new office room very near to a base station with especially high RF levels.\n\nI experience symptoms from phones, wi-fi, base stations, practically any wireless technology, but unfortunately also from electrical fields (when devices I touch are plugged into a power outlet, and cars) and electromagnetic fields (cars, power lines ecc). Especially phones and hybrid and electrical vehicles, subway and train are detrimental for my health. \n\nJust a couple of days near to a smart meter and base station made me this sensible, but of course previously I had been exposed to many RF fields with various levels for years, as they are ubiquitous. \n\nNow I get symptoms quite fast, in a couple of minutes, depending on the intensity of the exposure. Symptoms include strong tinnitus, headache, cold and numb hands, insomnia, pain and “waves” in my face and head, tiredness, nausea and rarely, after longer and strong exposure, also vomiting.\n\nI have not got any specific medical treatments, as there is no understanding in the health care system about this condition. I got help and advice from peer support groups. I am still looking for specialist that could help me.\n\nLuckily I have been able to continue working, at least for now, with specific keyboard, mouse, ethernet connection and asking collaborators to switch their phones in airplane mode when we work face-to-face. My work place has had a very understanding attitude. A crucial element in my capacity to work was leaving the premises where I fell ill as soon as I understood my symptoms were connected to radiation. Now the premises where I work have quite low back ground levels.\n","attachments":[],"attachment_inventory":true,"withheld":false,"source":"https://www.regulations.gov/comment/HHS-OASH-2026-0397-6061","tags":["health-experiences","sleep-cognition","exposure-places"],"source_hash":"bfd9b75bd924d121e283a0325127dc0250d6d880dec8602e38d529aabbb4d3c2","slug":"health-experiences-comment-6061","classification":{"id":"HHS-OASH-2026-0397-6061","body_sha256":"6a27dd5e459a8fa2394b781f91e4165376c0d75adfb7b41c509253470214fe84","status":"ai_reviewed","primary_topic":"ehs","topics":[{"id":"ehs","evidence":"I got electrosensitive about 6 months ago after being exposed to a smart meter nearby ("},{"id":"smart-meters","evidence":" about 6 months ago after being exposed to a smart meter nearby (I was almost \"attached to it\" for a couple of days as I "},{"id":"occupational","evidence":" and at the same time I started working in a new office room very near to a base station with especially high RF levels.\n\nI e"},{"id":"neurological","evidence":" intensity of the exposure. Symptoms include strong tinnitus, headache, cold and numb hands, insomnia, pain and “waves” in my"},{"id":"optical","evidence":"east for now, with specific keyboard, mouse, ethernet connection and asking collaborators to switch their phones in airplane mode"},{"id":"electricity","evidence":" and cars) and electromagnetic fields (cars, power lines ecc). Especially phones and hybrid and electrical vehicles, subw"}],"summary":"Reports electrosensitivity after smart-meter and workplace exposures, describes symptoms and clinical-access difficulties, and credits workplace adjustments with allowing continued employment.","reviewed_at":"2026-10-28T23:54:32Z","review_method":"Full comment-text review with exact source evidence; attachments not reviewed","review_source_sha256":"80b9bc4381e8d20f361f5d0480710bd5bcda6537e03a6a34c1380bb4c662d1d2","source_url":"https://rfsafe.net/hhs-comments/data/catalog.json","scope":"Original comment body; attachments excluded"},"forum_topics":["ehs","smart-meters","occupational","neurological","optical","electricity"],"primary_topic":"ehs","forum_title":"Reports electrosensitivity after smart-meter and workplace exposures, describes symptoms and clinical-acc…"}