I’ll try keep this short here’s where I’m at.
A few years ago I had a sewage leak in my apartment which flooded my bedroom, bathroom, and laundry. After that, over the next 6–12 months, I gradually became more and more unwell.
I don’t have obvious visible mould in the apartment and I’ve cleaned it thoroughly multiple times. I live in a humid environment and try to keep humidity below 60%.
About 8 months ago I discovered mould/biofilm in my bulkhead aircon drip trays where water was sitting and not draining properly. This was blowing mold toxins onto my face8 hours a night sleeping. After getting the aircons chemically cleaned, a lot of my symptoms improved (persistent cough, teary eyes, etc.), but some symptoms have remained and even worsened.
Current symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Wiped out feeling, especially after eating
- Very poor exercise tolerance (need pre-workout to feel somewhat normal)
- Heat intolerance
- Constant sweating
- Strong body odour (noticeable on myself and transfers quickly to clothes/towels)
- Shoulder/arm acne
- Hair shedding
- Very low libido
- Ongoing nervous system dysregulation
I’ve recently started taking binders again more consistently (activated charcoal and zeolite/bentonite clay, twice daily) and will speak to my doctor about CSM.
I’m also:
- Using sauna regularly
- Taking omega-3, quercetin, and NAC plus too many other supplements to list.
- Taking a daily gut support supplement (for leaky gut)
Testing so far:
- Gut microbiome test showed Candida tropicalis overgrowth and some dysbiosis
- Mycotoxin test showed 4 markers slightly elevated (not extreme)
- MARCoNS test pending
I feel like I’ve made some progress but have plateaued, and I’m not sure what I’m missing or what direction to focus on next. Seems to be constant everyday issues and not “flare ups”
Any input or similar experiences would be appreciated.