Symptoms of Biotoxin Illness

The following list is taken from the book Mold Warriors by Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker. These are symptoms of biotoxin illness (biotoxin definition: poison produced by and derived from an animal or plant).

According to Dr. Shoemaker, "Symptoms exhibited from the exposure to biotoxins affect everyone differently. This extensive listing is here to help you understand the many ways biotoxin illness can manifest itself. This listing does not mean that those who suffer from biotoxin illness will exhibit all of the symptoms listed here."

Body aches (joints, muscle, and sinus)
Headaches
Allergies
Allergic reactions to foods
Anxiety
Appetite swings
Bleeding ear
Bleeding gums
Body temperature regulation problems
Shortness of breath
Bronchitis
Charley horses
Chills
High cholesterol
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Abnormal circulation
Cognitive problems - difficulty assimilating new information; difficulty finding words; difficulty focusing; difficulty thinking or accomplishing other executive functions such as organizing and planning; difficulty with math or handling numbers; difficulty with short-term memory; short-term memory loss
Constipation
Coughing
Abdominal cramping
Delayed recovery from normal activity
Depression
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Endometriosis
Burning, red, or watery eyes
Fatigue
Fever
Fibromyalgia
Leaky Gut
Hypoperfusion (decreased blood flow through an organ)
Inflammation
Insomnia
Insulin resistance
Interstitial Cystitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Laryngitis
Light sensitivity
Lyme Disease
Metallic taste in mouth
Migraines
Mood swings
Morning stiffness
Muscle cramps, jerks, or twitches
Nausea
Numbness in the arms, legs, feet, or hands
Pain - abdominal, arm, back, chest, chronic, cycles, feet, growing, hip, joints, leg, lungs, mistaking cold and hot, sinus, stabbing, vulvar
Rashes
Raynaud's Phenomenon
Respiratory problems
Rosacea
Seizures
Sensitivity to bright light
Static shocks
Sinus congestion
Sinus infection
Skin sensitivity
Sleep apnea
Sleep disturbance
Stiffness
Sweating
Swelling
Sore throat
Tingling
Burning tongue
Tremors
Frequent urination
Vertigo
Blurred vision
Weakness
Weight gain
Weight loss
Wheezing

About Andrea Fabry

I am a former journalist and the mother of nine children ranging in age from 28 to 12. My husband Chris, myself, and our children find ourselves in the desert of Arizona attempting to rebuild our health and our lives following a massive toxic mold exposure. The organization momsAWARE comes out of this crisis as a means to help educate and empower others on the subject of environmental health. Our family has also launched a natural line of personal care products called Just So, available at our Online Store.

Things I Have Learned Along The Way

Horopito, Olive Leaf Extract, Pau d'arco, Garlic, and Grapefruit Seed Extract are a few of the natural antifungals.
The importance of mold remediation is talked about in the Old Testament. It is clear in Leviticus 14 that mold is hazardous
Add borax and/or white vinegar and/or baking soda to your laundry. These are all excellent antifungal agents.
Chlorine bleach will not kill the toxins produced by mold. In fact, the chlorine makes the toxins more lipid soluble. The toxins then penetrate the skin more readily.
Ventilate your home whenever possible. If you have an opportunity to open a window even for an hour it is healthy. Stagnant air is like stagnant water.
In 1999 the Mayo Clinic released a study implicating fungus as the primary cause of chronic sinus infections. 96% of those studied showed high counts of mold spores in their nasal passages.
Do not ignore any water intrusion in your home.

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