Exposed to Chlordane
for first 10 years of life
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I have a question.... not looking for medical advice, but
some direction.
I've been suffering from immune system related illnesses
for the past 20 years, ranging from shingles, CFS (with all syptoms: rashes,
IBS, nausea, fevers, etc.), asthma, angioedema, Graves Disease, and recently
diagnosed w/myasthenia gravis.... in addition to having anemia.
My GP recently asked if I could have possibly come in
contact with some chemicals when I was young because, at 35... I'm starting to
rack up the illnesses pretty quickly!
I just checked w/my parents... and my dad began using
chlordane in 1968 (when I was just 1) until about 1978.
He used to spray for ants all around the perimeter of the house.
My mom says she recalls the heavy odor.
Once he stopped spraying... she did have a small garden along the side
of our home with tomatoes, mint and a few other edible items.
My question is... do problems with toxic chemicals
continue and manifest later in life even after exposure??? I've always felt that there is some link to my
illnesses and that it has something to do with my immune system. Should I check this out further or are the chances
unlikely.... and if I should pursue, what kind of Doctor would I see???
My GP is great but I don't think he'd be equipped to
pursue something like this?
Any advice you can offer is greatly appreciated.
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Melissa
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