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Reports an EMF-sensitivity diagnosis and neck pain, pressure and swallowing difficulties associated with wireless exposure. Describes improvement after home remediation and shifting more work hours home, while exposure continues in public and workplace settings.
- Electromagnetic sensitivity:
In 2012 diagnosed with EMF sensitivity.
- Wi-Fi & indoor exposure:
Symptoms started in 2010 after we started using wireless printers in our home.
- Housing, work & access barriers:
I requested working reduced hours in the office and more hours at home.
- Other concerns:
Neck pain, feeling of pressure in my body, and a clamping sensation in my upper throat that made swallowing difficult.
1. & 2. I am responding as: an individual
3a. Type of wireless or RF/EMF sources involved (e.g., mobile phones, Wi-Fi, smart meters…)Wi-Fi, cell phones
3b. Nature, duration, frequency, and approximate timing (e.g., years):Symptoms started in 2010 after we started using wireless printers in our home. So the duration was constant, all times while living in my home. In 2012 when I was diagnosed with EMF sensitivity by my environmental doctor, we removed all wireless devices from my home and used wired connections so I could have a safe haven. But exposures have continued in my office at work, in churches, stores, doctor's offices, etc to this present day.
3c. Adverse health effect(s) experienced:Neck pain, feeling of pressure in my body, and a clamping sensation in my upper throat that made swallowing difficult.
3d. Time from first exposure to first appearance of adverse health effects; and did a change in exposure coincide with the onset of adverse effects:Immediate adverse health effects. Though it took years for me to connect the dots as to the cause of these symptoms.
3e. Was medical evaluation or treatment sought? (Optionally:) Was there a diagnosis?Yes, an MRI on my neck/thoracic region performed. Not conclusive.
Also diagnosed with chemical sensitivites, and an eye condition (vertical heterophoria).
In 2012 diagnosed with EMF sensitivity.
3f. Were steps taken to reduce or eliminate exposure, and were there subsequent changes in the effects?Yes, home remediation by removal of all wired devices from home. This relieved my symptoms. I requested working reduced hours in the office and more hours at home. This helped.
3g. Any supporting documentation? This includes Scientific Reports, exposure measurements, or other relevant information: none