The Condition"...If serum levels are negative and suspicion is high, a fat biopsy must be performed to complete the diagnosis..."
The Condition"...The exact number of persons suffering from chemical sensitivity is unclear, but the rise in immune and nervous system disorders indicates that this problem is becoming more common, and somewhat more widely recognized..."
Relationship to Autoimmune Tendency"...One report demonstrated antibodies to smooth muscle (muscle tissue that functions without conscious thought - such as the heart) in half the patients seen in a clinical practice..."
The Condition"...Typical symptoms include fatigue, severe migraine-like headaches, nausea, that "run down" feeling, rashes, itching, swelling, pain, stuffiness, disorientation, and dizziness..."
The Condition"Chemical sensitivity disorder or Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is defined as "an acquired disorder characterized by recurrent symptoms, referable to multiple organ systems, occurring in response to exposure to many chemically..." Our Question about joint pain/swelling/stiffness"Joint pain is a possible symptom of environmental illness..." Relationship to Autoimmune Tendency"Reports of autoimmune markers in MCS patients, like most MCS data, are inconsistent..." Relationship to Allergy to Foods (Hidden)"...People with MCS are often unaware of hidden food allergies which could be contributing to their overall allergic load..." Recommendation Dental Metal Removal"...Metal-driven chronic inflammation may affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA-axis) and trigger a myriad of non-specific symptoms characterizing CFS, MCS and other related diseases..."
The Condition"...Chemical sensitivity can develop after a massive chemical exposure, after specific non-chemical events such as massive trauma or surgery, after severe infections (viral, bacterial, parasitic) or with no identifiable cause..."
Recommendation Dental Metal Removal"...The removal of metallic restorations can reduce lymphocyte sensitization and improve the health of patients..."