trigger

Anyone here have any experience with mold toxicity? My apartment is having a mold issue at the moment, and while I'm confident my landlord with get it dealt with, it's going to a few days yet. I've been having quite a few of the symptoms of mold toxicity, and I'm wondering about supplements I can take, things I can eat, things I can do to ensure that I make a full, and speedy recovery.

Any and all help appreciated.

spikedog123

Try copious amounts of vodka. May not correct the problem but sure will change your perspective. BTW, of the hundreds of thousands of molds that exist, only a few are known to be "toxic" . Chances are you have a garden variety allegy. Try a vegatarian diet for a while and see if it clears up.

AnthonyG

Toxic mold is serious but I'm not sure what to suggest that won't make you feel worse about it

Get plenty of sunshine would be the easiest and one of the most important things you can do. Don't get sunburned but get plenty of sunlight. If that's hard and I assume you are going into autumn soon taking some cod liver oil or hallibut liver oil everyday would be good. This is for the vit D or the "sunshine" vitamin. Very important for your immune system. Toxic molds do their worst to those who have compromised immune systems.

Regards, Anthony

ukmtk

I'd seriously think of not staying there until the problem is sorted. If that's not an option having the place well ventilated might be sensible?

spikedog123

Don't stay outside, dangers lurk there too. I'd recommend covering your body with tinfoil to avoid the martian radio waves! Bears are out in the woods, muggers on the street and pollution is in the air. Your water has foul chemicals and unspeakable bacteria, people with deadly infectious diseases are walking down the street and the stress of it all may raise your blood pressure to dangerous levels. Only a sterile clean room will save you now.

(hiccup... ah vodka!)

chill out dude. Life is good.

AnthonyG

Its a scientific fact that indoor air quality is poorer than outdoor air quality. Those pesky molds are one of the culprits. Sticking your head in the sand and repeating the mantra that "everything is OK" isn't going to achieve anything for anyone.

Here's a reference, https://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/air/in/index-eng.php

Regards, Anthony

desederada

Clean air machine will help. Up your Vitamin C intake until it's taken care of. If it's black mold it's very difficult to get rid of it.

Pupkiss

I have mold allergies and I live in Seattle. I have to use a dehumidifier, I run it constantly. It takes care of 99% of my allergy problems, I believe because it kills the mold (also kills dustmites).

Besides that, I agree with staying somewhere else until the problem is cleared up.

fearfeasog

+1

fearfeasog

clueless^^

spikedog123

Not clueless dude. Check the science. Most of the "toxic" mold claims are based on bogus science promoted by ambulance chasing attorneys. Check your bathroom or under your sink recently? Check your shower and tub? How about the lining around your storm windows or door weatherguard. You'll find mold.

It's all about money. Very few actual scientifically provable claims for the millions lost to tort lawyers and hypochodriac plaintiffs. It is the latest bogeyman of the courtroom. Fortunately, insurance companies and judges are catching on and the claims are being thrown out of court.

Since genuine health IS important, I think the OP would be better to visit an allergist MD instead of soliciting anecdotal advice from us.

trigger

sigh ...

I'm the least germaphobe type person you could find, most likely. I'm not talking about having symptoms and thinking "oh noes, it must be mold!", nor am I talking about the kind of mold that every house / apartment is going to have in the places you suggest - sinks, drains etc.

No, I'm talking about a basement that has had leakage issues for a while that the landlord has been ignoring and has recently developed large red, orange and black mold blooms on two walls. We're talking significant amounts here ... and it's not just me, both my roomate and the couple that lives above us and shares our air ducts are experiencing problems.

Can't leave while this gets sorted out, but I am running an air cleaner, getting as much ventilation as I can and doing what I can to up my immune system.

If this isn't sorted out in a day or two, I'm going to sick the city on my landlord.

Thanks to those who actually offered advice.

spikedog123

Okay. Sorry if it was a bit flip of response, I have actually been victimized by this phony claim of "toxic mold"

Most mold remediation companies use the same solution that your mother probably used to eliminate mold. Diluted bleach in a spray bottle. That's it. It really is that simple.

I have allergies too. The claim of "toxicity" is highly loaded. Of course you can scare your landlord with a claim to the city. You may even get awarded damages. But as I have said, most lawyers, property management companies and judges are hip to "toxic mold" scams.

If you want to fix the problem and be reasonable, I would kindly inform your landlord of your intentions. Perhaps he will let you out of a lease. You are probably experiencing an allergy. I find that most people will respond positively to a reasonable solution. Don't be suprised if the landlord is extremely careful about your claims. BTW, unless you have deep pockets, be assured that it will be expensive to prove. Better focus on the solution, not giving everyone a big headache.

Peace.

trigger

I'm not looking for monetary damages of any kind, nor am I looking to move out. I like where I live. I just want the problem fixed (which I think my landlord will do) and in a timely manner (this is where my confidence in my landlord collapses).

I have some experience with a friend having some minor, but annoying health reactions to this type of mold situation, and I was just looking for some advice on how to make sure I stay healthy while this gets sorted out. Again, thanks to those who rendered such advice.

My comment about involving the city has nothing to do with scamming my landlord or getting anything out of this situation other than having the problem fixed quickly. The city can however compel a landlord to fix a problem like this within a specified number of days or face a fine. Hopefully, it won't come to that.

As per your advice on mold removal - I am pretty sure that this is going to involve the replacement of some drywall and perhaps part of a brick wall (leak in foundation) so it's not quite a simple as "spray and wipe". If it were, I'd have done it myself and been done with it.

Sorry if you've had problems with someone blowing a situation out of proportion in the past - that sucks. However, it's not in any way what I am trying to do here.