A 78-year-old author reports tingling, headaches, memory difficulties and ear pain during computer work a…

HHS public comment #0662 · HHS-OASH-2026-0397 · 2026-09-23

#1A 78-year-old author reports tingling, headaches, memory difficulties and ear pain during computer work a…by Kathleen Marden » 2026-09-23
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A 78-year-old author reports tingling, headaches, memory difficulties and ear pain during computer work and Zoom meetings, with perceived improvement away from the room and after removing wireless devices.

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Dear [Recipient Name],

I am writing to share some health concerns I have been experiencing while using my computer for my work as an author and for Zoom meetings.

Over the past year or so, I began experiencing painful and concerning symptoms, including an electrical tingling sensation in my body while using my computer, severe headaches, memory loss, and difficulty processing and retaining information. During a few Zoom meetings, I also felt a sudden, sharp pain in the ear facing my computer and office window. These symptoms gradually subsided when I moved a substantial distance away from the room.

I have discussed this with my physician twice, and we agreed that the symptoms might be related to EMF exposure. Following this, I experimented by removing my Smart Watch and iPhone from the room, which provided some relief.

For context, I am 78 years old and otherwise in good health. I wanted to reach out and share these details with you.

Best regards,

Kathleen Marden

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