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The commenter describes long-standing sensitivity, fatigue, memory and concentration problems associated with wireless and wiring exposures. They describe Ethernet conversion and other mitigation, a CFS/ME diagnosis, and proposed cellular mechanisms.
- Electromagnetic sensitivity: “No EHS specialists in area”
- Neurological symptoms & sleep: “short term memory issues”
- Li-Fi, fiber & alternatives: “house subsequently wired for Ethernet”
- Power lines, wiring & solar: “unshielded house wiring (dirty electricity)”
- Proposed biological mechanisms: “Interuption of Cellular Metabolism”
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1. & 2. I am responding as: an individual
3a. Type of wireless or RF/EMF sources involved (e.g., mobile phones, Wi-Fi, smart meters…)WiFi, mobile phones, smart TV
3b. Nature, duration, frequency, and approximate timing (e.g., years):25+ years
3c. Adverse health effect(s) experienced:Fatigue, poor concentration, short term memory issues, general malaise and muscle weakness
3d. Time from first exposure to first appearance of adverse health effects; and did a change in exposure coincide with the onset of adverse effects:~2012 with wireless router placed in house on desk in proximity to home computer. Yes, bio-effects immediately recognized.
3e. Was medical evaluation or treatment sought? (Optionally:) Was there a diagnosis?Yes. No EHS specialists in area, DX reduced to CFS/ME syndromes.
3f. Were steps taken to reduce or eliminate exposure, and were there subsequent changes in the effects?Yes, house subsequently wired for Ethernet, low power WiFi router installed and relocated to garage. All wireless transmitters, including Bluetooth/BLE, eliminated or controlled via breaker cut-off switches.
3g. Any supporting documentation? This includes Scientific Reports, exposure measurements, or other relevant information:Yes, See publications of Arthur Firstenberg, Ross Adey, Martin Pall, Leif Safford, Sharon Goldberg, etc.
Additional Details you would like to share about your experiences of adverse health effects you believe to be associated with exposure to wireless radiation or EMF's:Interuption of Cellular Metabolism via generation of ROS, notable changes in VGCC's, alteration of mitochondrial electron transport chains, DNA damage and changes across multiple species as evidenced in mitosis and apoptosis.
B1a. Sources you experience as causing you Adverse Effects:Proximity to WiFi routers, unshielded cell phones and unshielded house wiring (dirty electricity)
B1b. Sources you can sense, but don't seem to harm you:Bluetooth/BLE
B1c. Sources you can use without sensing or being harmed:Cell phones at over 4 feet
B1d. Sources that seem to provide benefit (i.e., electrotherapy):Distance from sources, aggressive rest therapy, grounding and transport to new environments
B2a. Health conditions you think may contribute to your sensitivity to EMFs including wireless:excessive fatigue, problems with short term memory and concentration, muscle and joint weakness.
B2b. Health conditions you don't necessarily associate with your sensitivity to EMFs including wireless, but might be relevant:CFS/ME Lyme
B3. For each subquestion please list up to 5 drugs or therapies or home remedies (if any)
B3a. That you recommend, as they helped you tolerate or recover from EMF exposure:Sauna, outdoor walks, excessive rest
B3b. That you recommend, but you’re not positive that they help:Diet
B3c. That helped you but you don’t recommend. (e.g., the benefit did not last long or the side effects were too harmful):Most
B3d. Treatments that had no effect:none
B3e. Treatments that made your sensitivity worse:55-64
B4. What is your age range?55-64
B5. What year did you become aware of your sensitivity to wireless radiation or electromagnetic fields?1994
B6. What country, state, province, or major city were you living in when you first noticed your sensitivity to wireless or electromagnetic fields?New York City
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