A former dental hygienist reports sensitivity to phones and other exposures, job and housing changes and …

HHS public comment #2956 · HHS-OASH-2026-0397 · 2026-10-14

#1A former dental hygienist reports sensitivity to phones and other exposures, job and housing changes and …by Amber Ostrom » 2026-10-14
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A former dental hygienist reports sensitivity to phones and other exposures, job and housing changes and current smart-meter concerns, and asks for opt-out rights and support for affected people.

  • Electromagnetic sensitivity: t submission. I have been dealing with sensitivity to cell phones for the past 9 years- as I’m a Registered De
  • Smart meters: again, and now am being affected by the smart meter on the home. I feel healthy and well when I’m in spaces tha
  • Occupational exposure: r the past 9 years- as I’m a Registered Dental Hygienist and was also feeling pain in my face and neck when I took r
  • Housing, work & access barriers: moved into a “newer” apartment home and had to move because the home was making me so sick. I have since moved
  • Exposure limits & oversight: hope that soon I can have the option to opt out of the smart meter on my home because soon I may not be abl

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I believe I may have already submitted a comment but I wanted to be sure as this may be a different submission.

I have been dealing with sensitivity to cell phones for the past 9 years- as I’m a Registered Dental Hygienist and was also feeling pain in my face and neck when I took radiographs.

I resigned from hygiene and started a new position selling dental supplies. For the last 7 or so years I have been better as I haven’t been taking radiographs. Up until Aug of this year- when I moved into a “newer” apartment home and had to move because the home was making me so sick. I have since moved again, and now am being affected by the smart meter on the home. I feel healthy and well when I’m in spaces that don’t have smart meters on them. I am a 44 year old woman and otherwise healthy. I’m on NO prescription meds, and feel incredibly well when I stay away from the heavy hitters of EMF. I’m very worried about my future- and I sure hope that soon I can have the option to opt out of the smart meter on my home because soon I may not be able to live anywhere and feel good. I’m a career woman who enjoys working and taking care of my family but this has been a daunting experience and again I’m incredibly worried about my future and health. Please please help us and create some kind of safety net for individuals who are sensitive!

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