From Dean's List To Near Death From Toxic Mold = Help This Student Find A Lawyer In NY To Take His T
- by: Peter Jason Helfrich
- recipient: Mold, Lawyer, NY, Medicaid, Mycotoxicosis
Please Check Out This Site For The Tragic Events That Led To My Toxic Mold Illness & The Medical Cover Up That Followed It (Not To Mention Town Of Plattsburgh Tried Their Best To Cover Up For The Good Old Boys Of Property Management Of Plattsburgh):
http://www.blackmoldinfectioncvphplattsburgh.blogspot.com/
On Friday, September 4th at approximately 7am while taking a shower at my apartment on 35 Clinton Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, I noticed some black mold seeping from breaches where the cheap dollar store caulk eroded. Please watch the video titled: Black-Mold-35-Clinton.mov, as it shows clearly what I am talking about.
This explains why over the past year my health has degraded considerably. I have had a wasting away of the gums, frequent mouth infections that have not responded to antibiotics (which now makes sense; any layman knows that a fungal, or spore infection laughs at antibiotics); as is shown with the enclosed photographs contained in this CD.
I took samples (enclosed) in order to prove I was not some nut who spent too much time watching CSI, ER, etc. After being around this mold longer than usual; in order to take the samples, I felt very weak and sick. I made my way down to CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, NY (518-561-2000) in or around 4 pm. I felt so weak, I got lost and felt delirious. As I made my way to the entrance with the mold samples, CD evidence in hand, I passed out at the front desk, only to awaken briefly to a cop jabbing his finger in my eye three times and some jerk grating her ring laden knuckles on my chest like she was trying to hurt me. I still have marks on my chest.
When I came too, I begged over eight times in a two hour period for water, not to mention to call my aunt who was worried sick about me. Over two plus hours of condescending and insensitive clowns promising me water and a phone call, only to wait over two hours till someone actually came through on the promise, and only when I said I was leaving unless they gave me water and a phone call. Criminals get a phone call faster than that, I am sure; let alone water for God's sake. Before I was fed, I made it clear that due to my oral surgery I needed to floss, brush and rinse the food out of my infected socket sue to the infection. Once again I was lied to about obtaining this request and my mouth flared up.
I told my situation to numerous people (some woman by the name of Tera, I believe), and a quack by the name of Paul G. Gill, JR. M.D. None of these buffoons took into account my rotting gums, video evidence case notes from my dentists, or the fact that I had black mold in a zip lock bag. His only intent was to have me listed Mental Hygiene, milk Medicaid with expensive cat scans, EKG's, ask me 10 times if I was drinking booze, crazy, etc. I was harassed over 10 times for such money milking tests, to which I refused completely and demanded they examine the black mold and watch the video evidence so that they could get me on anti-fungal/spore medications like any doctor worth their salt would have done.
Instead I was patronized, treated like a dog, and basically laughed at; when all they had to do was watch the video and send the samples to a lab to be tested. Sounds simple enough, but to these group of ignoramuses, I realized I was wasting my breath.
They expected me to stay there till Monday, so they could milk $2,000 a day babysitting me till the blood tests came back. All of this without giving me the medications I told them I was on for the oral surgery I had done due to the infection in my mouth that they refused to acknowledge.
Having enough of these quacks, I pulled the IV out and demanded to be set free from this hell sorry excuse for a hospital. To that, Dr. Gill wrote on my report that I was crazy? Excuse me, but when you come in with black mold samples, video evidence of black mold, and a mouth rotting like a corpse, you would expect they try to fix that rather than send you to the funny farm.
I live at 35 Clinton Street, Apartment 10, Plattsburgh, NY where I was a 8 times Dean's List National Honors, Lambda Pi Eta student before this sickness has caused me to drop from my studies. I am not crazy. Please help me prove it by having these samples tested so I can prove CPVH/ Paul Gill is the one who is ignorant, incompetent and delusional.
I am requesting complaints be filed with Dr. Gill, Property Management of Plattsburgh to the highest level possible. The Health Department needs to close 35 Clinton Street apartments down till this place is no longer a death camp breeding ground for black mold.
I am also passing this evidence over to Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, etc. Please forward this matter to the highest level. Enclosed are some of my credentials which hopefully add merit to my story. Could you please provide me with a list of medical lawyers in the Clinton County area? Once the blood tests come back positive for black mold I plan on suing them for their negligence, harassment, defamation, and abuse.
Regards,
Peter Jason Helfrich
35 Clinton Street, Apartment #10
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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I went to Strong Hospital's Infectious Disease Unit October 16, 2009 at 1pm – 3 pm; the woman that took my blood pressure and temperature knew more about mycotoxicosis than the lead doctor would admit to (Linda Planto).
Dr. Todd Thierer was the only person with the I.Q. Enough to realize I had been exposed to toxic mold, which was why I had a fungal infection. He sent me over to the quacks at Strong's Infectious Disease Unit in hope that they would do a biopsy of my mouth and run the proper blood work (which two leading Toxicologists who have been studying such illnesses since the 1970's advised) to prove what happened to me during my tenure at 35 Clinton Street, Apt. #10, Plattsburgh, NY; both of whom I have been in contact with).
Video Evidence & Mold Report:
www.moldvideos.blogsport.com
I initially consulted with a doctor in training who seemed to care more about PROVING what happened to me than her 'boss' who had the ignorant arrogance of a seasoned 'know it all, yet do it nothing'; the type of lack of care I, as a Medicaid patient am beginning to see as the accepted norm. Just because this quack in question does not belive in anything she was not spoon fed in medical school, does not mean mycotoxicosis does not exist. As I said before, the woman that took my pulse knew more about the disease than this 'head Dr.'.
As soon as this lead doctor came in, all she did was shine a light into the wrong side of my mouth, told me I was getting better & REFUSED to contact Dr. Croft or any of the other doctor's that advised the proper blood work. They are obviously too chicken to want to be the ones to prove this due to the fact that testifying against insurance companies for mold victims brings tons of harassment their way from the insurance defense teams who have more money than God and get off harassing doctors, trying to revoke their licenses, etc. for sticking up for mold victims. The Hippocratic Oath has now become the Hipocritic Oath of the almighty dollar. They also made numerous errors on the information I disclosed to them; I do not drink, yet they put down that I did; I was mis-diagnosed by an over rated tooth polisher as to having trench mouth (to which this idiot never sent me to a specialist, or even put me on medications).
I told her, "So the bone sticking out of my #2 socket that is infected looks fine to you? I find that odd, and I never went to medical school. So you are refusing to do any blood work, bioptic samples, etc. that was advised by a leading toxicologist/pathologist in the study of mold related illness,even when this doctor is willing to speak with you on the proper procedures; you refuse to help me?"
This female doctor went on to scoff at mycotoxicosis; said it is not even taught in medical school, etc., etc. There was a time when the world was considered flat, and this is a similar issue. We have too many college under-educateds that were never taught that fungus can infect a person just as a virus, etc., so they refuse to belive it even though the evidence out there proves it can happen. You actually have to specifically study fungal related issues past the average medical student level to even realize these truths.
The bottom line is she knows how much CVPH Health Center and Strong dropped the ball with my health care and does not want to be the one to prove it. My only concern was proving I have toxic mold poisoning, but if I have to find a way to pay an educated doctor to run such tests out of pocket to prove Strong's ID unit was just hoping to charge the Medicaid initial consulting fee for doing absolutly nothing, pat me on the head and hope I either die or never come back before I can prove they have a vested interest in my not being able to prove my illness was a result of toxic mold exposure due to the legal ramifications; once I do scrape enough money up to prove them wrong they can expect to be added to the lawsuit if they do not wish to comply by properly testing my blood as advised and taking a biopsy of my leg and sending it to Dr. Croft.
Dr. Thierer did not keep me on the Diflucan so as to hope there would be enough microbes in my system by the time the ID unit saw me so as to prove such things, yet doing this did nothing for my health; especially due to the ID Units lack of care, knowledge of mold illness, and blatant disregard for my well being.
For them to not even test my blood for antibodies to the numerous forms of fungi and bacteria I have evidence which was submitted to them only further proves their blatant incompetence.
If the ID Unit refuses to work towards proving my illness was related to the toxic mold exposure by running proper blood work, etc. advised by leading mold toxicologists from around the country, they can expect complaints to be filed from the White House level on down on top of being named in a neglect suit once I do scrape up the cash to find a mold guru to prove what I already know scientifically.
Enclosed is further evidence of my claims, condition, exposure to mold, etc. Please have your lawyer look these over to get a head start on what is to come if you should fail to comply.
http://www.euro.who.int/document/E92645.pdf
I am sending you the following information, so you can educate your staff about the serious health effects of toxic mold. I hope you will also discuss the importance of treating patients with respect and dignity.
The following information has been sent to hundreds of elected officials throughout the country.
I am writing to you on behalf of millions of Americans who have been harmed by exposure to toxic mold. The following message has been sent to hundreds of elected officials including President Obama, all U.S. Senators, members of the U.S. House, the Governors of all 50 states, state legislators, state health departments, etc.
Toxic mold causes serious health problems. We need your help to get laws passed in order to ensure that the American people can get appropriate medical care and the correct information regarding the handling and remediation of toxic mold. We need laws and regulations in regard to people who test and remediate mold in order to stop the fraud and deceit that has been occurring throughout the country.
Toxic mold can happen to anyone. My family’s experience is a good example of what has been happening to families throughout the country. We had toxic mold in our home. We lost our home, our health, all of our personal belongings and our financial security. What if your family lost everything—your home, your health, your personal property, your family mementos, your financial security, and your children’s sense of safety?
For 50 years, the tobacco industry denied the truth about the health effects of tobacco. How long will the insurance industry and other stakeholders be allowed to deny the truth about the health effects of toxic mold? We need to expose the truth now and educate the public about the proper way to handle mold problems in our homes, schools and businesses. If your family was exposed to toxic mold, wouldn’t you want laws in place to protect your loved ones? This is all we are asking. We need your leadership and action on this very important issue.
The following information will give you a good place to start in understanding the issues that need to be addressed. These ten items are a very small sample of the thousands of documents available on this topic. I thought these items would be most helpful in your efforts to create new laws and regulations about mold-related issues. You might also review the mold legislation that was proposed by Representative John Conyers.
1. The following paper has an insightful discussion of whether mold contamination in homes can be regulated. “Can Mold Contamination of Homes be Regulated–Lessons Learned from Radon and Lead Policies”? The answer is YES.
http://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/es0620585
2. The State of California issued mold remediation guidelines. This is one of the most up-to-date reports available. It contains references to several important articles about the health effects of toxic mold. The U.S. Navy also has mold remediation guidelines.
http://www.library.ca.gov/crb/06/01/06-001.pdf
http://www-nehc.med.navy.mil/downloads/prevmed/katrina/ihfom_ch13-3.pdf
3. The State of Nevada recently passed legislation designating September 2009 as toxic mold awareness month, and the State of Arkansas passed legislation regarding standards and qualifications for mold investigators. You could use this information as a starting point for one part of your legislation, but you would want to get input from experts.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/ACR/ACR7_EN.pdf
http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2009/R/Acts/Act1467.pdf
4. The U.S. Surgeon General just announced the federal government’s new Healthy Home Initiative which discusses mold and mold toxins, along with lead paint and radon, and other issues that can affect the indoor environment in homes.
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/healthyhomes/calltoactiontopromotehealthyhomes.pdf
5. The Center for School Mold Help has a lot of valuable information about mold in schools and also has an excellent article discussing how certain stakeholders are trying to hide the truth about the health effects of toxic mold. Another group, Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings, is focused on water damage and mold problems caused by construction defects.
"http://www.schoolmoldhelp.org"
https://www.schoolmoldhelp.org/content/view/1639/46/
http://www.hadd.com"> https://www.schoolmoldhelp.org/content/view/1639/46/
http://www.hadd.com/
6. There are many books available on this subject including these two books:
Bioaerosols: Assessment and Control” This book was published by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists in 1999.
“Molds and Mycotoxins–Papers from an International Symposium” This book was edited by Kaye Kilburn, M.D. and was published by Heldref Publications in 2004.
7. Three of the experts who have been leading the way are James Craner, M.D., Jack Thrasher, Ph.D. and Ritchie Shoemaker, M.D. Dr. Craner has published several good articles and reports on this topic, including “A Critique of the ACOEM Statement on Mold.” Jack Thrasher, Ph.D., is a toxicologist who has assisted in many situations involving mold in homes, schools and businesses. Dr. Shoemaker has treated many people who have been exposed to mold and has written several articles and books.
http://www.drcraner.com
http://www.drcraner.com/images/ACritiqueoftheACOEMStatementonMold.pdf
http://www.drthrasher.org
http://www.biotoxin.info
8. The following links are from military textbooks. The first one is Chapter 34 on Trichothecene Mycotoxins, and the second one is Chapter 4 on Toxins (which includes information about mycotoxins). If the U.S. military can admit that mycotoxins are dangerous, then why are the insurance companies allowed to deny that mycotoxins cause health problems.
http://www.envirochex.com/Downloads/Chapter34_Military_Medicine.pdf
http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1018.5/MR1018.5.chap4.html
9. The University of Connecticut published a handbook in 2004 titled “Guidance for Clinicians on the Recognition and Management of Health Effects Related to Mold Exposure and Moisture Indoors.”
http://oehc.uchc.edu/images/PDFs/MOLDGUIDE.pdf
10. There are thousands of articles regarding the health effects of toxic mold, including the following one which is titled "The Validity of Environmental Neurotoxic Effects of Toxigenic Molds and Mycotoxins."
http://www.ispub.com/journal/the_internet_journal_of_toxicology/volume_5_number_2_40/article/the_validity_of_the_environmental_neurotoxic_effects_of_toxigenic_molds_and_mycotoxins.html#h1-6
Toxic mold is a very serious health threat, and we need to do everything we can to help protect all Americans. I hope this information is helpful as you continue your work to develop laws and regulations about mold-related issues.
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http://www.guardianpreservation.com/blog/michigan-family-fights-insurance-company/
It’s a common story: a burst pipe, a flooded basement, toxic mold, and an insurance company that refuses to honor its coverage. Carl and Mary Becker have been fighting the mold growing in their Michigan home for almost three years, but their fight against AutoOwners of Lansing has just begun.
The Beckers were away on vacation when two pipes burst and floodedtheir basement for days. After a plumber fixed the leak, they moved back into their house thinking the worst was over. The plumber, hired by their insurance provider, left without warning the Beckers that theflooded basement would leave mold, multiplying by the millions until the house became poisonous.
This information was never relayed to the Beckers. But almost immediately, Mary Becker started experiencing sinus infections, bronchitis, dizzy spells, and fatigue. When toxic mold was found in the home, she was diagnosed with toxic poison disorder.
When the Beckers complained to their insurance company, AutoOwners initially agreed to repair the home while they took up temporary residence. But later, probably when costs seemed too expensive, AutoOwners had a change of heart and decided that their policy did not cover mold.
What makes this case so interesting is that the insurance company made the problem worse than they would have if they had done nothing at all. “Four or five thousand would have fixed the problem” says Carl Becker. But because the insurance company started, then halted repairs, it caused the mold spores to spread throughout the house. Now the cleanup and repair estimate exceeds $500,000.
The moment the Beckers filed a lawsuit against their insurance company for fraud, misrepresentation, and the $500,000 in repairs, AutoOwners stopped paying for their temporary home while their actual home remains uninhabitable. Meanwhile, Mary Becker suffers from toxic mold poisoning where the mold has made a home for itself inside her body.This condition will likely affect the rest of her life.
The fact that Carl Becker is a civil action attorney means he is taking on the fight most people are unable to against AutoOwners. Lawsuits like these usually take years, and insurance companies count on that. Insurance companies are corporate entities that can afford to wait, but plaintiffs have to find the patience to put their lives on hold in order to seek justice. Carl Becker adds, “The only problem that the insurance company has is that my wife and I are fighters.”
The Beckers have also started an ipetition asking the Michigan State Legislature to pass a law enforcing clearer language and standards onhomeowners coverage regarding mold.
Blood work they refused: a biopsy of my leg as requested by Dr. Croft to be sent to him in order to properly diagnose me!!
http://www.moldwarriors.com/PDFs/NTordersheet.pdf
http://www.moldwarriors.com/PDFs/specimenrequirement.pdf
http://www.moldwarriors.com/PDFs/NTinchartdrawsheet.pdf
Stages of Mycotoxicosis Our official diagnosis is mycotoxicosis. The following is an article by Dr. William Croft (website http://www.edgi.org/). Environmental Diagnostic Group Inc. Contact Person: Dr. William Croft
521 Hilltop Dr. Madison, WI 53711 Phone: (608) 274-1618
Stages of Mycotoxicosis: For Inhalation of Mycotoxin
The three Stages (1-3) ranging from lower to higher severity of poisoning were modified according to exposure via the air as opposed to ingestion already established (Forgacs et al., 1962; Joffe, 1971). A separate Stage of convalescence occurs when a patient is completely removed from the contaminated premises and the source of mycotoxin or mold spores.
Stage 1: The primary changes are in the brain, respiratory and immune systems, mucus membranes and gastrointestinal tract. Signs and symptoms may include burning sensation in the mouth, tongue, throat, palate, esophagus, and stomach, which is a result of the action of the toxin on the mucous membranes and skin in the exposed areas. Moist areas of the body armpits, under breasts, belt line and groin are more sensitive or first affected. Patients may report burning within the eyes, ears and nose. Patients also reported that their tongues felt swollen and stiff. Mucosa of the oral cavity may be hyperemic. Mild gingivitis, stomatitis, glositis, and esophagitis developed. Inflammation, in addition to gastric and (small and large) intestinal mucosal, resulted in vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Excessive salivation, headache, dizziness, weakness, fatigue and tachycardia were also present.
There may be fever and sweating. The respiratory system develops burning sensations and congestion. Severe exposure to mycotoxin within the lungs may lead to congestion, edema and failure, due to caustic action. Body temperature remains normal and controllable by the patient. The poisoning appears and disappears relatively quickly in this Stage with the exception of, lungs and central nervous system. Initially (Stage 1), the patient’s symptoms are very uncomfortable or painful. As the poisoning continues and the patient progress toward Stage 2, he or she becomes accustomed to the presence of the mycotoxin and a quiescent period follows due to lack of nerve sensation. Depending on exposure levels, the first Stage may last from 3 - 9 days. In scoring the 50 signs and symptoms listed in Tables-1 and 2, an average score range of 20-45 represents Stage 1.
Stage 2: This Stage is often called the latent Stage or incubation period because the patient feels apprehensive, but is capable of normal activity in the beginning of this Stage. Every organ of the body is affected by degeneration and necrosis with continued exposure. The primary target organs for an individual become evident over time, due to biological variation. These are disturbances in the central and autonomic nervous systems resulting in headaches, mental depression, loss of short-term memory, loss of problem-solving ability, various neuropsychiatric manifestations, meningism, severe malaise and fatigue, narcolepsy, loss of temperature control, hyperesthesia or numbness of body areas, and cerebellar dysfunction including hypotonia, attitude and gait, dysmetria, asthenia, vertigo, disturbances of speech, and loss of balance (Best, 1961). Spinal cord degeneration may also be observed in gait and reflex abnormalities, such as the ability to drive vehicles, ride bicycles or pass sobriety tests (inability to tolerate ethyl alcohol). Attention deficient disorder may be observed in children. Various systems may include: Eyes: visual disturbances, floating objects, light sensitive, lack of tears, burning and itching. Ears: burning, itching, and loss of hearing. Immune and hematopoietic: progressive loss of white and red cells including a decrease of platelets and hemoglobin, and high susceptibility to bacterial, mycotic and viral infections, debilitating chemical and allergies. Gastrointestinal: metallic taste in mouth, tooth loss, gum problems, stomatitis, sores in gums and throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, excessive flatulence, abdominal distention, hepatitis, pancreatitis, and diabetes mellitus. Respiratory : burning and bleeding from nasal membranes, respiratory difficulty, asthma, extreme susceptibility to cold, flu and pneumonia. Skin: thinning of hair on head, burning on face, rashes, irritation, and edema. Renal: proteinuria, possible hematuria. Reproductive: irregular ovarian cycles, increased menstrual flow, fibroid growths in uterus, cystic development in mammary glands, and tumors of mammary and prostate glands. Musculoskeletal : somatitis, muscle weakness, spasms, cramps, joint pain, enlargement of joints in hand, and clubbing of fingers. Cardiovascular: chest pain, palpitations, ruptures of atrial walls, myocardial infection and aneurysm of arteries.
The skin and mucous membranes may be icteric, pupils dilated, the pulse soft and labile, and blood pressure may decrease or increase. The body temperature does not exceed 38 degree C and the patient may be afebrile, or chilled. Visible hemorrhagic spots may appear on the skin. Thoughts of suicide may be prominent in the person’s mind at this time or anytime in Stage 2. Human bonding is very important for survival.
Degeneration and hemorrhages of the vessels marks the transition from the second to the third Stage of the disease and may not be consistently observed. The degeneration of the vital organs including serious respiratory insufficiency or asthma and CNS degeneration will take the patient into Stage three along with development of necrotic angina. If exposure continues, depending on exposure levels, Stage 2 may continue from weeks to months or even years until the symptoms of the third Stage develop. Evaluating the 50 signs and symptoms (Table-1 and 2) by assigning a score (0-least intense to 5-most intense or severe) to each symptom, we have determined that an average score range of 45-180 represents Stage 2.
Stage 3: Severe degeneration of the vital organs. The transition from the second to the third Stage is sudden. In this Stage, the patient’s resistance is already low, and violent severe symptoms are present, especially under the influence of stress, or associated with physical exertion and fatigue. The first visible sign of this Stage may be lung, brain or heart failure (heart attack), with or without the appearance of petechial hemorrhage on the skin of the trunk, the axillary and inguinal areas, the lateral surfaces of the arms and thighs, the face and head, and in serious Cases, the chest. The petechial hemorrhages vary from a few millimeters to a few centimeters in diameter. There is increased capillary fragility and any slight trauma may cause the hemorrhages to increase in size.
Aneurysms of the brain or aorta may be observed by angiography. Hemorrhages may also be found on the mucous membranes of the mouth and tongue, and on the soft palate and tonsils. There may be severe interstitial thickening or scarring of the lungs, or respiratory failure. Nasal, gastric and intestinal hemorrhages and hemorrhagic diathesis may occur. Necrotic angina begins in the form of catarrhal symptoms and necrotic changes soon appear in the mouth, throat, and esophagus with difficulty and pain on swallowing. Severe degeneration of the skin on the face, eyelids, and loss of lashes is also often present.
Necrotic lesions may extend to the uvula, gums, buccal mucosa, larynx, vocal cords, lungs, stomach, and intestines and other internal organs such as the liver and kidneys and are usually contaminated with a variety of avirulent bacteria. Bacteria infection causes an unpleasant odor from the mouth due to the enzymatic activity of bacteria on proteins. Areas of necrosis may also appear on the lips and on the skin of the fingers, nose, jaws, and eyes. Regional lymph nodes are frequently enlarged. Esophageal lesions may occur and involvement of the epiglottis may cause laryngeal edema and aphonia (loss of voice). Death may occur by strangulation.
Patients may suffer an acute parenchymatous hepatitis accompanied by jaundice. Bronchopneumonia, pulmonary hemorrhages, and lung abscesses are frequent complications. Tumors may develop of various organs, including skin, urinary bladder, brain, mammary gland, bone, immune, liver, prostate, possibly resulting in death. The most common cause of death is brain failure due to both direct effects of the mycotoxin on the central nervous system and indirect effects due to respiratory failure or lack of oxygen to the brain caused by the severe caustic inflammation (fibrinous exudation) reaction with the lung tissue, rendering it non-functional. Again, using the scoring system represented in Tables-1 and 2, an average score of greater or equal 180 represents Stage 3.
Stage of Convalescence: The course and duration of this Stage 3 depends on the intensity of the poisoning and complete removal of the patient from the premises or source of mycotoxin. Therefore, the duration of the recovery period is variable. There is considerable cellular necrosis and scarring to all major organs of the body in which cells will not regenerate, including the brain, spinal cord, eyes, lung, heart, liver, pancreas, kidney, adrenal, and blood vessels. If the disease is diagnosed during the first Stage, hospitalization is usually unnecessary, but allergies and asthma should be monitored closely. If the disease is diagnosed during the second Stage and even at the transition from the second to third Stages, early hospitalization may preserve the patient’s life. If however, the disease is only detected during the third Stage, death cannot be prevented in most Cases.
1. Croft, W. A., Jastromski, B. M., Croft, A. L., and Peters, H. A., “Clinical Confirmation of Trichothecene Mycotoxicosis in Patients Urine”, In: Journal of Environmental Biology 23(3), 301-320 (2002)
2. .Forgacs, J., and W. T. Carll : Mycotoxicoses. In : Advances in Veterinary Science. Academic Press, New York and London, pp 273-372 (1962)
Evidence of mold samples and the results of those samples: http://www.moldvideos.blogspot.com/
http://blackmold-dentalnightmare.blogspot.com/ On Friday, September 4th at approximately 7am while taking a shower at my apartment on 35 Clinton Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, I noticed some black mold seeping from breaches where the cheap dollar store caulk eroded. Please watch the video titled: Black-Mold-35-Clinton.mov, as it shows clearly what I am talking about.
This explains why over the past year my health has degraded considerably. I have had a wasting away of the gums, frequent mouth infections that have not responded to antibiotics (which now makes sense; any layman knows that a fungal, or spore infection laughs at antibiotics); as is shown with the enclosed photographs contained in this CD.
I took samples (enclosed) in order to prove I was not some nut who spent too much time watching CSI, ER, etc. After being around this mold longer than usual; in order to take the samples, I felt very weak and sick. I made my way down to CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, NY (518-561-2000) in or around 4 pm. I felt so weak, I got lost and felt delirious. As I made my way to the entrance with the mold samples, CD evidence in hand, I passed out at the front desk, only to awaken briefly to a cop jabbing his finger in my eye three times and some jerk grating her ring laden knuckles on my chest like she was trying to hurt me. I still have marks on my chest.
When I came too, I begged over eight times in a two hour period for water, not to mention to call my aunt who was worried sick about me. Over two plus hours of condescending and insensitive clowns promising me water and a phone call, only to wait over two hours till someone actually came through on the promise, and only when I said I was leaving unless they gave me water and a phone call. Criminals get a phone call faster than that, I am sure; let alone water for God's sake. Before I was fed, I made it clear that due to my oral surgery I needed to floss, brush and rinse the food out of my infected socket sue to the infection. Once again I was lied to about obtaining this request and my mouth flared up.
I told my situation to numerous people (some woman by the name of Tera, I believe), and a quack by the name of Paul G. Gill, JR. M.D. None of these buffoons took into account my rotting gums, video evidence case notes from my dentists, or the fact that I had black mold in a zip lock bag. His only intent was to have me listed Mental Hygiene, milk Medicaid with expensive cat scans, EKG's, ask me 10 times if I was drinking booze, crazy, etc. I was harassed over 10 times for such money milking tests, to which I refused completely and demanded they examine the black mold and watch the video evidence so that they could get me on anti-fungal/spore medications like any doctor worth their salt would have done. Instead I was patronized, treated like a dog, and basically laughed at; when all they had to do was watch the video and send the samples to a lab to be tested. Sounds simple enough, but to these group of ignoramuses, I realized I was wasting my breath.
They expected me to stay there till Monday, so they could milk $2,000 a day babysitting me till the blood tests came back. All of this without giving me the medications I told them I was on for the oral surgery I had done due to the infection in my mouth that they refused to acknowledge. Having enough of these quacks, I pulled the IV out and demanded to be set free from this hell sorry excuse for a hospital. To that, Dr. Gill wrote on my report that I was crazy? Excuse me, but when you come in with black mold samples, video evidence of black mold, and a mouth rotting like a corpse, you would expect they try to fix that rather than send you to the funny farm.
I live at 35 Clinton Street, Apartment 10, Plattsburgh, NY where I was a 8 times Dean's List National Honors, Lambda Pi Eta student before this sickness has caused me to drop from my studies. I am not crazy. Please help me prove it by having these samples tested so I can prove CPVH/ Paul Gill is the one who is ignorant, incompetent and delusional.
I am requesting complaints be filed with Dr. Gill, Property Management of Plattsburgh to the highest level possible. The Health Department needs to close 35 Clinton Street apartments down till this place is no longer a death camp breeding ground for black mold.
I am also passing this evidence over to Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, etc. Please forward this matter to the highest level. Enclosed are some of my credentials which hopefully add merit to my story. Could you please provide me with a list of medical lawyers in the Clinton County area? Once the blood tests come back positive for black mold I plan on suing them for their negligence, harassment, defamation, and abuse.
Regards,
Peter Jason Helfrich I went to Strong Hospital's Infectious Disease Unit October 16, 2009 at 1pm – 3 pm; the woman that took my blood pressure and temperature knew more about mycotoxicosis than the lead doctor would admit to (Linda Planto).
Dr. Todd Thierer was the only person with the I.Q. Enough to realize I had been exposed to toxic mold, which was why I had a fungal infection. He sent me over to the quacks at Strong's Infectious Disease Unit in hope that they would do a biopsy of my mouth and run the proper blood work (which two leading Toxicologists who have been studying such illnesses since the 1970's advised) to prove what happened to me during my tenure at 35 Clinton Street, Apt. #10, Plattsburgh, NY; both of whom I have been in contact with).
Video Evidence & Mold Report:
www.moldvideos.blogsport.com
I initially consulted with a doctor in training who seemed to care more about PROVING what happened to me than her 'boss' who had the ignorant arrogance of a seasoned 'know it all, yet do it nothing'; the type of lack of care I, as a Medicaid patient am beginning to see as the accepted norm. Just because this quack in question does not belive in anything she was not spoon fed in medical school, does not mean mycotoxicosis does not exist. As I said before, the woman that took my pulse knew more about the disease than this 'head Dr.'.
As soon as this lead doctor came in, all she did was shine a light into the wrong side of my mouth, told me I was getting better & REFUSED to contact Dr. Croft or any of the other doctor's that advised the proper blood work. They are obviously too chicken to want to be the ones to prove this due to the fact that testifying against insurance companies for mold victims brings tons of harassment their way from the insurance defense teams who have more money than God and get off harassing doctors, trying to revoke their licenses, etc. for sticking up for mold victims. The Hippocratic Oath has now become the Hipocritic Oath of the almighty dollar. They also made numerous errors on the information I disclosed to them; I do not drink, yet they put down that I did; I was mis-diagnosed by an over rated tooth polisher as to having trench mouth (to which this idiot never sent me to a specialist, or even put me on medications).
I told her, "So the bone sticking out of my #2 socket that is infected looks fine to you? I find that odd, and I never went to medical school. So you are refusing to do any blood work, bioptic samples, etc. that was advised by a leading toxicologist/pathologist in the study of mold related illness,even when this doctor is willing to speak with you on the proper procedures; you refuse to help me?"
This female doctor went on to scoff at mycotoxicosis; said it is not even taught in medical school, etc., etc. There was a time when the world was considered flat, and this is a similar issue. We have too many college under-educateds that were never taught that fungus can infect a person just as a virus, etc., so they refuse to belive it even though the evidence out there proves it can happen. You actually have to specifically study fungal related issues past the average medical student level to even realize these truths.
The bottom line is she knows how much CVPH Health Center and Strong dropped the ball with my health care and does not want to be the one to prove it. My only concern was proving I have toxic mold poisoning, but if I have to find a way to pay an educated doctor to run such tests out of pocket to prove Strong's ID unit was just hoping to charge the Medicaid initial consulting fee for doing absolutly nothing, pat me on the head and hope I either die or never come back before I can prove they have a vested interest in my not being able to prove my illness was a result of toxic mold exposure due to the legal ramifications; once I do scrape enough money up to prove them wrong they can expect to be added to the lawsuit if they do not wish to comply by properly testing my blood as advised and taking a biopsy of my leg and sending it to Dr. Croft.
Dr. Thierer did not keep me on the Diflucan so as to hope there would be enough microbes in my system by the time the ID unit saw me so as to prove such things, yet doing this did nothing for my health; especially due to the ID Units lack of care, knowledge of mold illness, and blatant disregard for my well being.
For them to not even test my blood for antibodies to the numerous forms of fungi and bacteria I have evidence which was submitted to them only further proves their blatant incompetence.
If the ID Unit refuses to work towards proving my illness was related to the toxic mold exposure by running proper blood work, etc. advised by leading mold toxicologists from around the country, they can expect complaints to be filed from the White House level on down on top of being named in a neglect suit once I do scrape up the cash to find a mold guru to prove what I already know scientifically.
Enclosed is further evidence of my claims, condition, exposure to mold, etc. Please have your lawyer look these over to get a head start on what is to come if you should fail to comply.
http://www.euro.who.int/document/E92645.pdf
I am sending you the following information, so you can educate your staff about the serious health effects of toxic mold. I hope you will also discuss the importance of treating patients with respect and dignity.
The following information has been sent to hundreds of elected officials throughout the country.
I am writing to you on behalf of millions of Americans who have been harmed by exposure to toxic mold. The following message has been sent to hundreds of elected officials including President Obama, all U.S. Senators, members of the U.S. House, the Governors of all 50 states, state legislators, state health departments, etc.
Toxic mold causes serious health problems. We need your help to get laws passed in order to ensure that the American people can get appropriate medical care and the correct information regarding the handling and remediation of toxic mold. We need laws and regulations in regard to people who test and remediate mold in order to stop the fraud and deceit that has been occurring throughout the country.
Toxic mold can happen to anyone. My family’s experience is a good example of what has been happening to families throughout the country. We had toxic mold in our home. We lost our home, our health, all of our personal belongings and our financial security. What if your family lost everything—your home, your health, your personal property, your family mementos, your financial security, and your children’s sense of safety?
For 50 years, the tobacco industry denied the truth about the health effects of tobacco. How long will the insurance industry and other stakeholders be allowed to deny the truth about the health effects of toxic mold? We need to expose the truth now and educate the public about the proper way to handle mold problems in our homes, schools and businesses. If your family was exposed to toxic mold, wouldn’t you want laws in place to protect your loved ones? This is all we are asking. We need your leadership and action on this very important issue.
The following information will give you a good place to start in understanding the issues that need to be addressed. These ten items are a very small sample of the thousands of documents available on this topic. I thought these items would be most helpful in your efforts to create new laws and regulations about mold-related issues. You might also review the mold legislation that was proposed by Representative John Conyers.
1. The following paper has an insightful discussion of whether mold contamination in homes can be regulated. “Can Mold Contamination of Homes be Regulated–Lessons Learned from Radon and Lead Policies”? The answer is YES.
http://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/es0620585
2. The State of California issued mold remediation guidelines. This is one of the most up-to-date reports available. It contains references to several important articles about the health effects of toxic mold. The U.S. Navy also has mold remediation guidelines.
http://www.library.ca.gov/crb/06/01/06-001.pdf
http://www-nehc.med.navy.mil/downloads/prevmed/katrina/ihfom_ch13-3.pdf
3. The State of Nevada recently passed legislation designating September 2009 as toxic mold awareness month, and the State of Arkansas passed legislation regarding standards and qualifications for mold investigators. You could use this information as a starting point for one part of your legislation, but you would want to get input from experts.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/ACR/ACR7_EN.pdf
http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2009/R/Acts/Act1467.pdf
4. The U.S. Surgeon General just announced the federal government’s new Healthy Home Initiative which discusses mold and mold toxins, along with lead paint and radon, and other issues that can affect the indoor environment in homes.
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/healthyhomes/calltoactiontopromotehealthyhomes.pdf
5. The Center for School Mold Help has a lot of valuable information about mold in schools and also has an excellent article discussing how certain stakeholders are trying to hide the truth about the health effects of toxic mold. Another group, Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings, is focused on water damage and mold problems caused by construction defects.
http://www.schoolmoldhelp.org
https://www.schoolmoldhelp.org/content/view/1639/46/
http://www.hadd.com/
6. There are many books available on this subject including these two books:
Bioaerosols: Assessment and Control” This book was published by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists in 1999.
“Molds and Mycotoxins–Papers from an International Symposium” This book was edited by Kaye Kilburn, M.D. and was published by Heldref Publications in 2004.
7. Three of the experts who have been leading the way are James Craner, M.D., Jack Thrasher, Ph.D. and Ritchie Shoemaker, M.D. Dr. Craner has published several good articles and reports on this topic, including “A Critique of the ACOEM Statement on Mold.” Jack Thrasher, Ph.D., is a toxicologist who has assisted in many situations involving mold in homes, schools and businesses. Dr. Shoemaker has treated many people who have been exposed to mold and has written several articles and books.
http://www.drcraner.com
http://www.drcraner.com/images/ACritiqueoftheACOEMStatementonMold.pdf
http://www.drthrasher.org
http://www.biotoxin.info
8. The following links are from military textbooks. The first one is Chapter 34 on Trichothecene Mycotoxins, and the second one is Chapter 4 on Toxins (which includes information about mycotoxins). If the U.S. military can admit that mycotoxins are dangerous, then why are the insurance companies allowed to deny that mycotoxins cause health problems.
http://www.envirochex.com/Downloads/Chapter34_Military_Medicine.pdf
http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1018.5/MR1018.5.chap4.html
9. The University of Connecticut published a handbook in 2004 titled “Guidance for Clinicians on the Recognition and Management of Health Effects Related to Mold Exposure and Moisture Indoors.”
http://oehc.uchc.edu/images/PDFs/MOLDGUIDE.pdf
10. There are thousands of articles regarding the health effects of toxic mold, including the following one which is titled "The Validity of Environmental Neurotoxic Effects of Toxigenic Molds and Mycotoxins."
http://www.ispub.com/journal/the_internet_journal_of_toxicology/volume_5_number_2_40/article/the_validity_of_the_environmental_neurotoxic_effects_of_toxigenic_molds_and_mycotoxins.html#h1-6
Toxic mold is a very serious health threat, and we need to do everything we can to help protect all Americans. I hope this information is helpful as you continue your work to develop laws and regulations about mold-related issues.
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http://www.guardianpreservation.com/blog/michigan-family-fights-insurance-company/
It’s a common story: a burst pipe, a flooded basement, toxic mold, and an insurance company that refuses to honor its coverage. Carl and Mary Becker have been fighting the mold growing in their Michigan home for almost three years, but their fight against AutoOwners of Lansing has just begun.
The Beckers were away on vacation when two pipes burst and floodedtheir basement for days. After a plumber fixed the leak, they moved back into their house thinking the worst was over. The plumber, hired by their insurance provider, left without warning the Beckers that theflooded basement would leave mold, multiplying by the millions until the house became poisonous.
This information was never relayed to the Beckers. But almost immediately, Mary Becker started experiencing sinus infections, bronchitis, dizzy spells, and fatigue. When toxic mold was found in the home, she was diagnosed with toxic poison disorder.
When the Beckers complained to their insurance company, AutoOwners initially agreed to repair the home while they took up temporary residence. But later, probably when costs seemed too expensive, AutoOwners had a change of heart and decided that their policy did not cover mold.
What makes this case so interesting is that the insurance company made the problem worse than they would have if they had done nothing at all. “Four or five thousand would have fixed the problem” says Carl Becker. But because the insurance company started, then halted repairs, it caused the mold spores to spread throughout the house. Now the cleanup and repair estimate exceeds $500,000.
The moment the Beckers filed a lawsuit against their insurance company for fraud, misrepresentation, and the $500,000 in repairs, AutoOwners stopped paying for their temporary home while their actual home remains uninhabitable. Meanwhile, Mary Becker suffers from toxic mold poisoning where the mold has made a home for itself inside her body.This condition will likely affect the rest of her life.
The fact that Carl Becker is a civil action attorney means he is taking on the fight most people are unable to against AutoOwners. Lawsuits like these usually take years, and insurance companies count on that. Insurance companies are corporate entities that can afford to wait, but plaintiffs have to find the patience to put their lives on hold in order to seek justice. Carl Becker adds, “The only problem that the insurance company has is that my wife and I are fighters.”
The Beckers have also started an ipetition asking the Michigan State Legislature to pass a law enforcing clearer language and standards onhomeowners coverage regarding mold.
Blood work they refused: a biopsy of my leg as requested by Dr. Croft to be sent to him in order to properly diagnose me!!
http://www.moldwarriors.com/PDFs/NTordersheet.pdf
http://www.moldwarriors.com/PDFs/specimenrequirement.pdf
http://www.moldwarriors.com/PDFs/NTinchartdrawsheet.pdf
Stages of Mycotoxicosis Our official diagnosis is mycotoxicosis. The following is an article by Dr. William Croft (website http://www.edgi.org/). Environmental Diagnostic Group Inc. Contact Person: Dr. William Croft
521 Hilltop Dr. Madison, WI 53711 Phone: (608) 274-1618
Stages of Mycotoxicosis: For Inhalation of Mycotoxin
The three Stages (1-3) ranging from lower to higher severity of poisoning were modified according to exposure via the air as opposed to ingestion already established (Forgacs et al., 1962; Joffe, 1971). A separate Stage of convalescence occurs when a patient is completely removed from the contaminated premises and the source of mycotoxin or mold spores.
Stage 1: The primary changes are in the brain, respiratory and immune systems, mucus membranes and gastrointestinal tract. Signs and symptoms may include burning sensation in the mouth, tongue, throat, palate, esophagus, and stomach, which is a result of the action of the toxin on the mucous membranes and skin in the exposed areas. Moist areas of the body armpits, under breasts, belt line and groin are more sensitive or first affected. Patients may report burning within the eyes, ears and nose. Patients also reported that their tongues felt swollen and stiff. Mucosa of the oral cavity may be hyperemic. Mild gingivitis, stomatitis, glositis, and esophagitis developed. Inflammation, in addition to gastric and (small and large) intestinal mucosal, resulted in vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Excessive salivation, headache, dizziness, weakness, fatigue and tachycardia were also present.
There may be fever and sweating. The respiratory system develops burning sensations and congestion. Severe exposure to mycotoxin within the lungs may lead to congestion, edema and failure, due to caustic action. Body temperature remains normal and controllable by the patient. The poisoning appears and disappears relatively quickly in this Stage with the exception of, lungs and central nervous system. Initially (Stage 1), the patient’s symptoms are very uncomfortable or painful. As the poisoning continues and the patient progress toward Stage 2, he or she becomes accustomed to the presence of the mycotoxin and a quiescent period follows due to lack of nerve sensation. Depending on exposure levels, the first Stage may last from 3 - 9 days. In scoring the 50 signs and symptoms listed in Tables-1 and 2, an average score range of 20-45 represents Stage 1.
Stage 2: This Stage is often called the latent Stage or incubation period because the patient feels apprehensive, but is capable of normal activity in the beginning of this Stage. Every organ of the body is affected by degeneration and necrosis with continued exposure. The primary target organs for an individual become evident over time, due to biological variation. These are disturbances in the central and autonomic nervous systems resulting in headaches, mental depression, loss of short-term memory, loss of problem-solving ability, various neuropsychiatric manifestations, meningism, severe malaise and fatigue, narcolepsy, loss of temperature control, hyperesthesia or numbness of body areas, and cerebellar dysfunction including hypotonia, attitude and gait, dysmetria, asthenia, vertigo, disturbances of speech, and loss of balance (Best, 1961). Spinal cord degeneration may also be observed in gait and reflex abnormalities, such as the ability to drive vehicles, ride bicycles or pass sobriety tests (inability to tolerate ethyl alcohol). Attention deficient disorder may be observed in children. Various systems may include: Eyes: visual disturbances, floating objects, light sensitive, lack of tears, burning and itching. Ears: burning, itching, and loss of hearing. Immune and hematopoietic: progressive loss of white and red cells including a decrease of platelets and hemoglobin, and high susceptibility to bacterial, mycotic and viral infections, debilitating chemical and allergies. Gastrointestinal: metallic taste in mouth, tooth loss, gum problems, stomatitis, sores in gums and throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, excessive flatulence, abdominal distention, hepatitis, pancreatitis, and diabetes mellitus. Respiratory : burning and bleeding from nasal membranes, respiratory difficulty, asthma, extreme susceptibility to cold, flu and pneumonia. Skin: thinning of hair on head, burning on face, rashes, irritation, and edema. Renal: proteinuria, possible hematuria. Reproductive: irregular ovarian cycles, increased menstrual flow, fibroid growths in uterus, cystic development in mammary glands, and tumors of mammary and prostate glands. Musculoskeletal : somatitis, muscle weakness, spasms, cramps, joint pain, enlargement of joints in hand, and clubbing of fingers. Cardiovascular: chest pain, palpitations, ruptures of atrial walls, myocardial infection and aneurysm of arteries.
The skin and mucous membranes may be icteric, pupils dilated, the pulse soft and labile, and blood pressure may decrease or increase. The body temperature does not exceed 38 degree C and the patient may be afebrile, or chilled. Visible hemorrhagic spots may appear on the skin. Thoughts of suicide may be prominent in the person’s mind at this time or anytime in Stage 2. Human bonding is very important for survival.
Degeneration and hemorrhages of the vessels marks the transition from the second to the third Stage of the disease and may not be consistently observed. The degeneration of the vital organs including serious respiratory insufficiency or asthma and CNS degeneration will take the patient into Stage three along with development of necrotic angina. If exposure continues, depending on exposure levels, Stage 2 may continue from weeks to months or even years until the symptoms of the third Stage develop. Evaluating the 50 signs and symptoms (Table-1 and 2) by assigning a score (0-least intense to 5-most intense or severe) to each symptom, we have determined that an average score range of 45-180 represents Stage 2.
Stage 3: Severe degeneration of the vital organs. The transition from the second to the third Stage is sudden. In this Stage, the patient’s resistance is already low, and violent severe symptoms are present, especially under the influence of stress, or associated with physical exertion and fatigue. The first visible sign of this Stage may be lung, brain or heart failure (heart attack), with or without the appearance of petechial hemorrhage on the skin of the trunk, the axillary and inguinal areas, the lateral surfaces of the arms and thighs, the face and head, and in serious Cases, the chest. The petechial hemorrhages vary from a few millimeters to a few centimeters in diameter. There is increased capillary fragility and any slight trauma may cause the hemorrhages to increase in size.
Aneurysms of the brain or aorta may be observed by angiography. Hemorrhages may also be found on the mucous membranes of the mouth and tongue, and on the soft palate and tonsils. There may be severe interstitial thickening or scarring of the lungs, or respiratory failure. Nasal, gastric and intestinal hemorrhages and hemorrhagic diathesis may occur. Necrotic angina begins in the form of catarrhal symptoms and necrotic changes soon appear in the mouth, throat, and esophagus with difficulty and pain on swallowing. Severe degeneration of the skin on the face, eyelids, and loss of lashes is also often present.
Necrotic lesions may extend to the uvula, gums, buccal mucosa, larynx, vocal cords, lungs, stomach, and intestines and other internal organs such as the liver and kidneys and are usually contaminated with a variety of avirulent bacteria. Bacteria infection causes an unpleasant odor from the mouth due to the enzymatic activity of bacteria on proteins. Areas of necrosis may also appear on the lips and on the skin of the fingers, nose, jaws, and eyes. Regional lymph nodes are frequently enlarged. Esophageal lesions may occur and involvement of the epiglottis may cause laryngeal edema and aphonia (loss of voice). Death may occur by strangulation.
Patients may suffer an acute parenchymatous hepatitis accompanied by jaundice. Bronchopneumonia, pulmonary hemorrhages, and lung abscesses are frequent complications. Tumors may develop of various organs, including skin, urinary bladder, brain, mammary gland, bone, immune, liver, prostate, possibly resulting in death. The most common cause of death is brain failure due to both direct effects of the mycotoxin on the central nervous system and indirect effects due to respiratory failure or lack of oxygen to the brain caused by the severe caustic inflammation (fibrinous exudation) reaction with the lung tissue, rendering it non-functional. Again, using the scoring system represented in Tables-1 and 2, an average score of greater or equal 180 represents Stage 3.
Stage of Convalescence: The course and duration of this Stage 3 depends on the intensity of the poisoning and complete removal of the patient from the premises or source of mycotoxin. Therefore, the duration of the recovery period is variable. There is considerable cellular necrosis and scarring to all major organs of the body in which cells will not regenerate, including the brain, spinal cord, eyes, lung, heart, liver, pancreas, kidney, adrenal, and blood vessels. If the disease is diagnosed during the first Stage, hospitalization is usually unnecessary, but allergies and asthma should be monitored closely. If the disease is diagnosed during the second Stage and even at the transition from the second to third Stages, early hospitalization may preserve the patient’s life. If however, the disease is only detected during the third Stage, death cannot be prevented in most Cases.
1. Croft, W. A., Jastromski, B. M., Croft, A. L., and Peters, H. A., “Clinical Confirmation of Trichothecene Mycotoxicosis in Patients Urine”, In: Journal of Environmental Biology 23(3), 301-320 (2002)
2. .Forgacs, J., and W. T. Carll : Mycotoxicoses. In : Advances in Veterinary Science. Academic Press, New York and London, pp 273-372 (1962)
Evidence of mold samples and the results of those samples: http://www.moldvideos.blogspot.com/
http://blackmold-dentalnightmare.blogspot.com/ On Friday, September 4th at approximately 7am while taking a shower at my apartment on 35 Clinton Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, I noticed some black mold seeping from breaches where the cheap dollar store caulk eroded. Please watch the video titled: Black-Mold-35-Clinton.mov, as it shows clearly what I am talking about.
This explains why over the past year my health has degraded considerably. I have had a wasting away of the gums, frequent mouth infections that have not responded to antibiotics (which now makes sense; any layman knows that a fungal, or spore infection laughs at antibiotics); as is shown with the enclosed photographs contained in this CD.
I took samples (enclosed) in order to prove I was not some nut who spent too much time watching CSI, ER, etc. After being around this mold longer than usual; in order to take the samples, I felt very weak and sick. I made my way down to CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, NY (518-561-2000) in or around 4 pm. I felt so weak, I got lost and felt delirious. As I made my way to the entrance with the mold samples, CD evidence in hand, I passed out at the front desk, only to awaken briefly to a cop jabbing his finger in my eye three times and some jerk grating her ring laden knuckles on my chest like she was trying to hurt me. I still have marks on my chest.
When I came too, I begged over eight times in a two hour period for water, not to mention to call my aunt who was worried sick about me. Over two plus hours of condescending and insensitive clowns promising me water and a phon
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On Friday, September 4th at approximately 7am while taking a shower at my apartment on 35 Clinton Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, I noticed some black mold seeping from breaches where the cheap dollar store caulk eroded. Please watch the video titled: Black-Mold-35-Clinton.mov, as it shows clearly what I am talking about.
This explains why over the past year my health has degraded considerably. I have had a wasting away of the gums, frequent mouth infections that have not responded to antibiotics (which now makes sense; any layman knows that a fungal, or spore infection laughs at antibiotics); as is shown with the enclosed photographs contained in this CD.
I took samples (enclosed) in order to prove I was not some nut who spent too much time watching CSI, ER, etc. After being around this mold longer than usual; in order to take the samples, I felt very weak and sick. I made my way down to CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, NY (518-561-2000) in or around 4 pm. I felt so weak, I got lost and felt delirious. As I made my way to the entrance with the mold samples, CD evidence in hand, I passed out at the front desk, only to awaken briefly to a cop jabbing his finger in my eye three times and some jerk grating her ring laden knuckles on my chest like she was trying to hurt me. I still have marks on my chest.
When I came too, I begged over eight times in a two hour period for water, not to mention to call my aunt who was worried sick about me. Over two plus hours of condescending and insensitive clowns promising me water and a phone call, only to wait over two hours till someone actually came through on the promise, and only when I said I was leaving unless they gave me water and a phone call. Criminals get a phone call faster than that, I am sure; let alone water for God's sake. Before I was fed, I made it clear that due to my oral surgery I needed to floss, brush and rinse the food out of my infected socket sue to the infection. Once again I was lied to about obtaining this request and my mouth flared up.
I told my situation to numerous people (some woman by the name of Tera, I believe), and a quack by the name of Paul G. Gill, JR. M.D. None of these buffoons took into account my rotting gums, video evidence case notes from my dentists, or the fact that I had black mold in a zip lock bag. His only intent was to have me listed Mental Hygiene, milk Medicaid with expensive cat scans, EKG's, ask me 10 times if I was drinking booze, crazy, etc. I was harassed over 10 times for such money milking tests, to which I refused completely and demanded they examine the black mold and watch the video evidence so that they could get me on anti-fungal/spore medications like any doctor worth their salt would have done.
Instead I was patronized, treated like a dog, and basically laughed at; when all they had to do was watch the video and send the samples to a lab to be tested. Sounds simple enough, but to these group of ignoramuses, I realized I was wasting my breath.
They expected me to stay there till Monday, so they could milk $2,000 a day babysitting me till the blood tests came back. All of this without giving me the medications I told them I was on for the oral surgery I had done due to the infection in my mouth that they refused to acknowledge.
Having enough of these quacks, I pulled the IV out and demanded to be set free from this hell sorry excuse for a hospital. To that, Dr. Gill wrote on my report that I was crazy? Excuse me, but when you come in with black mold samples, video evidence of black mold, and a mouth rotting like a corpse, you would expect they try to fix that rather than send you to the funny farm.
I live at 35 Clinton Street, Apartment 10, Plattsburgh, NY where I was a 8 times Dean's List National Honors, Lambda Pi Eta student before this sickness has caused me to drop from my studies. I am not crazy. Please help me prove it by having these samples tested so I can prove CPVH/ Paul Gill is the one who is ignorant, incompetent and delusional.
I am requesting complaints be filed with Dr. Gill, Property Management of Plattsburgh to the highest level possible. The Health Department needs to close 35 Clinton Street apartments down till this place is no longer a death camp breeding ground for black mold.
I am also passing this evidence over to Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, etc. Please forward this matter to the highest level. Enclosed are some of my credentials which hopefully add merit to my story. Could you please provide me with a list of medical lawyers in the Clinton County area? Once the blood tests come back positive for black mold I plan on suing them for their negligence, harassment, defamation, and abuse.
Regards,
Peter Jason Helfrich
35 Clinton Street, Apartment #10
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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I went to Strong Hospital's Infectious Disease Unit October 16, 2009 at 1pm – 3 pm; the woman that took my blood pressure and temperature knew more about mycotoxicosis than the lead doctor would admit to (Linda Planto).
Dr. Todd Thierer was the only person with the I.Q. Enough to realize I had been exposed to toxic mold, which was why I had a fungal infection. He sent me over to the quacks at Strong's Infectious Disease Unit in hope that they would do a biopsy of my mouth and run the proper blood work (which two leading Toxicologists who have been studying such illnesses since the 1970's advised) to prove what happened to me during my tenure at 35 Clinton Street, Apt. #10, Plattsburgh, NY; both of whom I have been in contact with).
Video Evidence & Mold Report:
www.moldvideos.blogsport.com
I initially consulted with a doctor in training who seemed to care more about PROVING what happened to me than her 'boss' who had the ignorant arrogance of a seasoned 'know it all, yet do it nothing'; the type of lack of care I, as a Medicaid patient am beginning to see as the accepted norm. Just because this quack in question does not belive in anything she was not spoon fed in medical school, does not mean mycotoxicosis does not exist. As I said before, the woman that took my pulse knew more about the disease than this 'head Dr.'.
As soon as this lead doctor came in, all she did was shine a light into the wrong side of my mouth, told me I was getting better & REFUSED to contact Dr. Croft or any of the other doctor's that advised the proper blood work. They are obviously too chicken to want to be the ones to prove this due to the fact that testifying against insurance companies for mold victims brings tons of harassment their way from the insurance defense teams who have more money than God and get off harassing doctors, trying to revoke their licenses, etc. for sticking up for mold victims. The Hippocratic Oath has now become the Hipocritic Oath of the almighty dollar. They also made numerous errors on the information I disclosed to them; I do not drink, yet they put down that I did; I was mis-diagnosed by an over rated tooth polisher as to having trench mouth (to which this idiot never sent me to a specialist, or even put me on medications).
I told her, "So the bone sticking out of my #2 socket that is infected looks fine to you? I find that odd, and I never went to medical school. So you are refusing to do any blood work, bioptic samples, etc. that was advised by a leading toxicologist/pathologist in the study of mold related illness,even when this doctor is willing to speak with you on the proper procedures; you refuse to help me?"
This female doctor went on to scoff at mycotoxicosis; said it is not even taught in medical school, etc., etc. There was a time when the world was considered flat, and this is a similar issue. We have too many college under-educateds that were never taught that fungus can infect a person just as a virus, etc., so they refuse to belive it even though the evidence out there proves it can happen. You actually have to specifically study fungal related issues past the average medical student level to even realize these truths.
The bottom line is she knows how much CVPH Health Center and Strong dropped the ball with my health care and does not want to be the one to prove it. My only concern was proving I have toxic mold poisoning, but if I have to find a way to pay an educated doctor to run such tests out of pocket to prove Strong's ID unit was just hoping to charge the Medicaid initial consulting fee for doing absolutly nothing, pat me on the head and hope I either die or never come back before I can prove they have a vested interest in my not being able to prove my illness was a result of toxic mold exposure due to the legal ramifications; once I do scrape enough money up to prove them wrong they can expect to be added to the lawsuit if they do not wish to comply by properly testing my blood as advised and taking a biopsy of my leg and sending it to Dr. Croft.
Dr. Thierer did not keep me on the Diflucan so as to hope there would be enough microbes in my system by the time the ID unit saw me so as to prove such things, yet doing this did nothing for my health; especially due to the ID Units lack of care, knowledge of mold illness, and blatant disregard for my well being.
For them to not even test my blood for antibodies to the numerous forms of fungi and bacteria I have evidence which was submitted to them only further proves their blatant incompetence.
If the ID Unit refuses to work towards proving my illness was related to the toxic mold exposure by running proper blood work, etc. advised by leading mold toxicologists from around the country, they can expect complaints to be filed from the White House level on down on top of being named in a neglect suit once I do scrape up the cash to find a mold guru to prove what I already know scientifically.
Enclosed is further evidence of my claims, condition, exposure to mold, etc. Please have your lawyer look these over to get a head start on what is to come if you should fail to comply.
http://www.euro.who.int/document/E92645.pdf
I am sending you the following information, so you can educate your staff about the serious health effects of toxic mold. I hope you will also discuss the importance of treating patients with respect and dignity.
The following information has been sent to hundreds of elected officials throughout the country.
I am writing to you on behalf of millions of Americans who have been harmed by exposure to toxic mold. The following message has been sent to hundreds of elected officials including President Obama, all U.S. Senators, members of the U.S. House, the Governors of all 50 states, state legislators, state health departments, etc.
Toxic mold causes serious health problems. We need your help to get laws passed in order to ensure that the American people can get appropriate medical care and the correct information regarding the handling and remediation of toxic mold. We need laws and regulations in regard to people who test and remediate mold in order to stop the fraud and deceit that has been occurring throughout the country.
Toxic mold can happen to anyone. My family’s experience is a good example of what has been happening to families throughout the country. We had toxic mold in our home. We lost our home, our health, all of our personal belongings and our financial security. What if your family lost everything—your home, your health, your personal property, your family mementos, your financial security, and your children’s sense of safety?
For 50 years, the tobacco industry denied the truth about the health effects of tobacco. How long will the insurance industry and other stakeholders be allowed to deny the truth about the health effects of toxic mold? We need to expose the truth now and educate the public about the proper way to handle mold problems in our homes, schools and businesses. If your family was exposed to toxic mold, wouldn’t you want laws in place to protect your loved ones? This is all we are asking. We need your leadership and action on this very important issue.
The following information will give you a good place to start in understanding the issues that need to be addressed. These ten items are a very small sample of the thousands of documents available on this topic. I thought these items would be most helpful in your efforts to create new laws and regulations about mold-related issues. You might also review the mold legislation that was proposed by Representative John Conyers.
1. The following paper has an insightful discussion of whether mold contamination in homes can be regulated. “Can Mold Contamination of Homes be Regulated–Lessons Learned from Radon and Lead Policies”? The answer is YES.
http://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/es0620585
2. The State of California issued mold remediation guidelines. This is one of the most up-to-date reports available. It contains references to several important articles about the health effects of toxic mold. The U.S. Navy also has mold remediation guidelines.
http://www.library.ca.gov/crb/06/01/06-001.pdf
http://www-nehc.med.navy.mil/downloads/prevmed/katrina/ihfom_ch13-3.pdf
3. The State of Nevada recently passed legislation designating September 2009 as toxic mold awareness month, and the State of Arkansas passed legislation regarding standards and qualifications for mold investigators. You could use this information as a starting point for one part of your legislation, but you would want to get input from experts.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/ACR/ACR7_EN.pdf
http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2009/R/Acts/Act1467.pdf
4. The U.S. Surgeon General just announced the federal government’s new Healthy Home Initiative which discusses mold and mold toxins, along with lead paint and radon, and other issues that can affect the indoor environment in homes.
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/healthyhomes/calltoactiontopromotehealthyhomes.pdf
5. The Center for School Mold Help has a lot of valuable information about mold in schools and also has an excellent article discussing how certain stakeholders are trying to hide the truth about the health effects of toxic mold. Another group, Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings, is focused on water damage and mold problems caused by construction defects.
"http://www.schoolmoldhelp.org"
https://www.schoolmoldhelp.org/content/view/1639/46/
http://www.hadd.com"> https://www.schoolmoldhelp.org/content/view/1639/46/
http://www.hadd.com/
6. There are many books available on this subject including these two books:
Bioaerosols: Assessment and Control” This book was published by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists in 1999.
“Molds and Mycotoxins–Papers from an International Symposium” This book was edited by Kaye Kilburn, M.D. and was published by Heldref Publications in 2004.
7. Three of the experts who have been leading the way are James Craner, M.D., Jack Thrasher, Ph.D. and Ritchie Shoemaker, M.D. Dr. Craner has published several good articles and reports on this topic, including “A Critique of the ACOEM Statement on Mold.” Jack Thrasher, Ph.D., is a toxicologist who has assisted in many situations involving mold in homes, schools and businesses. Dr. Shoemaker has treated many people who have been exposed to mold and has written several articles and books.
http://www.drcraner.com
http://www.drcraner.com/images/ACritiqueoftheACOEMStatementonMold.pdf
http://www.drthrasher.org
http://www.biotoxin.info
8. The following links are from military textbooks. The first one is Chapter 34 on Trichothecene Mycotoxins, and the second one is Chapter 4 on Toxins (which includes information about mycotoxins). If the U.S. military can admit that mycotoxins are dangerous, then why are the insurance companies allowed to deny that mycotoxins cause health problems.
http://www.envirochex.com/Downloads/Chapter34_Military_Medicine.pdf
http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1018.5/MR1018.5.chap4.html
9. The University of Connecticut published a handbook in 2004 titled “Guidance for Clinicians on the Recognition and Management of Health Effects Related to Mold Exposure and Moisture Indoors.”
http://oehc.uchc.edu/images/PDFs/MOLDGUIDE.pdf
10. There are thousands of articles regarding the health effects of toxic mold, including the following one which is titled "The Validity of Environmental Neurotoxic Effects of Toxigenic Molds and Mycotoxins."
http://www.ispub.com/journal/the_internet_journal_of_toxicology/volume_5_number_2_40/article/the_validity_of_the_environmental_neurotoxic_effects_of_toxigenic_molds_and_mycotoxins.html#h1-6
Toxic mold is a very serious health threat, and we need to do everything we can to help protect all Americans. I hope this information is helpful as you continue your work to develop laws and regulations about mold-related issues.
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http://www.guardianpreservation.com/blog/michigan-family-fights-insurance-company/
It’s a common story: a burst pipe, a flooded basement, toxic mold, and an insurance company that refuses to honor its coverage. Carl and Mary Becker have been fighting the mold growing in their Michigan home for almost three years, but their fight against AutoOwners of Lansing has just begun.
The Beckers were away on vacation when two pipes burst and floodedtheir basement for days. After a plumber fixed the leak, they moved back into their house thinking the worst was over. The plumber, hired by their insurance provider, left without warning the Beckers that theflooded basement would leave mold, multiplying by the millions until the house became poisonous.
This information was never relayed to the Beckers. But almost immediately, Mary Becker started experiencing sinus infections, bronchitis, dizzy spells, and fatigue. When toxic mold was found in the home, she was diagnosed with toxic poison disorder.
When the Beckers complained to their insurance company, AutoOwners initially agreed to repair the home while they took up temporary residence. But later, probably when costs seemed too expensive, AutoOwners had a change of heart and decided that their policy did not cover mold.
What makes this case so interesting is that the insurance company made the problem worse than they would have if they had done nothing at all. “Four or five thousand would have fixed the problem” says Carl Becker. But because the insurance company started, then halted repairs, it caused the mold spores to spread throughout the house. Now the cleanup and repair estimate exceeds $500,000.
The moment the Beckers filed a lawsuit against their insurance company for fraud, misrepresentation, and the $500,000 in repairs, AutoOwners stopped paying for their temporary home while their actual home remains uninhabitable. Meanwhile, Mary Becker suffers from toxic mold poisoning where the mold has made a home for itself inside her body.This condition will likely affect the rest of her life.
The fact that Carl Becker is a civil action attorney means he is taking on the fight most people are unable to against AutoOwners. Lawsuits like these usually take years, and insurance companies count on that. Insurance companies are corporate entities that can afford to wait, but plaintiffs have to find the patience to put their lives on hold in order to seek justice. Carl Becker adds, “The only problem that the insurance company has is that my wife and I are fighters.”
The Beckers have also started an ipetition asking the Michigan State Legislature to pass a law enforcing clearer language and standards onhomeowners coverage regarding mold.
Blood work they refused: a biopsy of my leg as requested by Dr. Croft to be sent to him in order to properly diagnose me!!
http://www.moldwarriors.com/PDFs/NTordersheet.pdf
http://www.moldwarriors.com/PDFs/specimenrequirement.pdf
http://www.moldwarriors.com/PDFs/NTinchartdrawsheet.pdf
Stages of Mycotoxicosis Our official diagnosis is mycotoxicosis. The following is an article by Dr. William Croft (website http://www.edgi.org/). Environmental Diagnostic Group Inc. Contact Person: Dr. William Croft
521 Hilltop Dr. Madison, WI 53711 Phone: (608) 274-1618
Stages of Mycotoxicosis: For Inhalation of Mycotoxin
The three Stages (1-3) ranging from lower to higher severity of poisoning were modified according to exposure via the air as opposed to ingestion already established (Forgacs et al., 1962; Joffe, 1971). A separate Stage of convalescence occurs when a patient is completely removed from the contaminated premises and the source of mycotoxin or mold spores.
Stage 1: The primary changes are in the brain, respiratory and immune systems, mucus membranes and gastrointestinal tract. Signs and symptoms may include burning sensation in the mouth, tongue, throat, palate, esophagus, and stomach, which is a result of the action of the toxin on the mucous membranes and skin in the exposed areas. Moist areas of the body armpits, under breasts, belt line and groin are more sensitive or first affected. Patients may report burning within the eyes, ears and nose. Patients also reported that their tongues felt swollen and stiff. Mucosa of the oral cavity may be hyperemic. Mild gingivitis, stomatitis, glositis, and esophagitis developed. Inflammation, in addition to gastric and (small and large) intestinal mucosal, resulted in vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Excessive salivation, headache, dizziness, weakness, fatigue and tachycardia were also present.
There may be fever and sweating. The respiratory system develops burning sensations and congestion. Severe exposure to mycotoxin within the lungs may lead to congestion, edema and failure, due to caustic action. Body temperature remains normal and controllable by the patient. The poisoning appears and disappears relatively quickly in this Stage with the exception of, lungs and central nervous system. Initially (Stage 1), the patient’s symptoms are very uncomfortable or painful. As the poisoning continues and the patient progress toward Stage 2, he or she becomes accustomed to the presence of the mycotoxin and a quiescent period follows due to lack of nerve sensation. Depending on exposure levels, the first Stage may last from 3 - 9 days. In scoring the 50 signs and symptoms listed in Tables-1 and 2, an average score range of 20-45 represents Stage 1.
Stage 2: This Stage is often called the latent Stage or incubation period because the patient feels apprehensive, but is capable of normal activity in the beginning of this Stage. Every organ of the body is affected by degeneration and necrosis with continued exposure. The primary target organs for an individual become evident over time, due to biological variation. These are disturbances in the central and autonomic nervous systems resulting in headaches, mental depression, loss of short-term memory, loss of problem-solving ability, various neuropsychiatric manifestations, meningism, severe malaise and fatigue, narcolepsy, loss of temperature control, hyperesthesia or numbness of body areas, and cerebellar dysfunction including hypotonia, attitude and gait, dysmetria, asthenia, vertigo, disturbances of speech, and loss of balance (Best, 1961). Spinal cord degeneration may also be observed in gait and reflex abnormalities, such as the ability to drive vehicles, ride bicycles or pass sobriety tests (inability to tolerate ethyl alcohol). Attention deficient disorder may be observed in children. Various systems may include: Eyes: visual disturbances, floating objects, light sensitive, lack of tears, burning and itching. Ears: burning, itching, and loss of hearing. Immune and hematopoietic: progressive loss of white and red cells including a decrease of platelets and hemoglobin, and high susceptibility to bacterial, mycotic and viral infections, debilitating chemical and allergies. Gastrointestinal: metallic taste in mouth, tooth loss, gum problems, stomatitis, sores in gums and throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, excessive flatulence, abdominal distention, hepatitis, pancreatitis, and diabetes mellitus. Respiratory : burning and bleeding from nasal membranes, respiratory difficulty, asthma, extreme susceptibility to cold, flu and pneumonia. Skin: thinning of hair on head, burning on face, rashes, irritation, and edema. Renal: proteinuria, possible hematuria. Reproductive: irregular ovarian cycles, increased menstrual flow, fibroid growths in uterus, cystic development in mammary glands, and tumors of mammary and prostate glands. Musculoskeletal : somatitis, muscle weakness, spasms, cramps, joint pain, enlargement of joints in hand, and clubbing of fingers. Cardiovascular: chest pain, palpitations, ruptures of atrial walls, myocardial infection and aneurysm of arteries.
The skin and mucous membranes may be icteric, pupils dilated, the pulse soft and labile, and blood pressure may decrease or increase. The body temperature does not exceed 38 degree C and the patient may be afebrile, or chilled. Visible hemorrhagic spots may appear on the skin. Thoughts of suicide may be prominent in the person’s mind at this time or anytime in Stage 2. Human bonding is very important for survival.
Degeneration and hemorrhages of the vessels marks the transition from the second to the third Stage of the disease and may not be consistently observed. The degeneration of the vital organs including serious respiratory insufficiency or asthma and CNS degeneration will take the patient into Stage three along with development of necrotic angina. If exposure continues, depending on exposure levels, Stage 2 may continue from weeks to months or even years until the symptoms of the third Stage develop. Evaluating the 50 signs and symptoms (Table-1 and 2) by assigning a score (0-least intense to 5-most intense or severe) to each symptom, we have determined that an average score range of 45-180 represents Stage 2.
Stage 3: Severe degeneration of the vital organs. The transition from the second to the third Stage is sudden. In this Stage, the patient’s resistance is already low, and violent severe symptoms are present, especially under the influence of stress, or associated with physical exertion and fatigue. The first visible sign of this Stage may be lung, brain or heart failure (heart attack), with or without the appearance of petechial hemorrhage on the skin of the trunk, the axillary and inguinal areas, the lateral surfaces of the arms and thighs, the face and head, and in serious Cases, the chest. The petechial hemorrhages vary from a few millimeters to a few centimeters in diameter. There is increased capillary fragility and any slight trauma may cause the hemorrhages to increase in size.
Aneurysms of the brain or aorta may be observed by angiography. Hemorrhages may also be found on the mucous membranes of the mouth and tongue, and on the soft palate and tonsils. There may be severe interstitial thickening or scarring of the lungs, or respiratory failure. Nasal, gastric and intestinal hemorrhages and hemorrhagic diathesis may occur. Necrotic angina begins in the form of catarrhal symptoms and necrotic changes soon appear in the mouth, throat, and esophagus with difficulty and pain on swallowing. Severe degeneration of the skin on the face, eyelids, and loss of lashes is also often present.
Necrotic lesions may extend to the uvula, gums, buccal mucosa, larynx, vocal cords, lungs, stomach, and intestines and other internal organs such as the liver and kidneys and are usually contaminated with a variety of avirulent bacteria. Bacteria infection causes an unpleasant odor from the mouth due to the enzymatic activity of bacteria on proteins. Areas of necrosis may also appear on the lips and on the skin of the fingers, nose, jaws, and eyes. Regional lymph nodes are frequently enlarged. Esophageal lesions may occur and involvement of the epiglottis may cause laryngeal edema and aphonia (loss of voice). Death may occur by strangulation.
Patients may suffer an acute parenchymatous hepatitis accompanied by jaundice. Bronchopneumonia, pulmonary hemorrhages, and lung abscesses are frequent complications. Tumors may develop of various organs, including skin, urinary bladder, brain, mammary gland, bone, immune, liver, prostate, possibly resulting in death. The most common cause of death is brain failure due to both direct effects of the mycotoxin on the central nervous system and indirect effects due to respiratory failure or lack of oxygen to the brain caused by the severe caustic inflammation (fibrinous exudation) reaction with the lung tissue, rendering it non-functional. Again, using the scoring system represented in Tables-1 and 2, an average score of greater or equal 180 represents Stage 3.
Stage of Convalescence: The course and duration of this Stage 3 depends on the intensity of the poisoning and complete removal of the patient from the premises or source of mycotoxin. Therefore, the duration of the recovery period is variable. There is considerable cellular necrosis and scarring to all major organs of the body in which cells will not regenerate, including the brain, spinal cord, eyes, lung, heart, liver, pancreas, kidney, adrenal, and blood vessels. If the disease is diagnosed during the first Stage, hospitalization is usually unnecessary, but allergies and asthma should be monitored closely. If the disease is diagnosed during the second Stage and even at the transition from the second to third Stages, early hospitalization may preserve the patient’s life. If however, the disease is only detected during the third Stage, death cannot be prevented in most Cases.
1. Croft, W. A., Jastromski, B. M., Croft, A. L., and Peters, H. A., “Clinical Confirmation of Trichothecene Mycotoxicosis in Patients Urine”, In: Journal of Environmental Biology 23(3), 301-320 (2002)
2. .Forgacs, J., and W. T. Carll : Mycotoxicoses. In : Advances in Veterinary Science. Academic Press, New York and London, pp 273-372 (1962)
Evidence of mold samples and the results of those samples: http://www.moldvideos.blogspot.com/
http://blackmold-dentalnightmare.blogspot.com/ On Friday, September 4th at approximately 7am while taking a shower at my apartment on 35 Clinton Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, I noticed some black mold seeping from breaches where the cheap dollar store caulk eroded. Please watch the video titled: Black-Mold-35-Clinton.mov, as it shows clearly what I am talking about.
This explains why over the past year my health has degraded considerably. I have had a wasting away of the gums, frequent mouth infections that have not responded to antibiotics (which now makes sense; any layman knows that a fungal, or spore infection laughs at antibiotics); as is shown with the enclosed photographs contained in this CD.
I took samples (enclosed) in order to prove I was not some nut who spent too much time watching CSI, ER, etc. After being around this mold longer than usual; in order to take the samples, I felt very weak and sick. I made my way down to CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, NY (518-561-2000) in or around 4 pm. I felt so weak, I got lost and felt delirious. As I made my way to the entrance with the mold samples, CD evidence in hand, I passed out at the front desk, only to awaken briefly to a cop jabbing his finger in my eye three times and some jerk grating her ring laden knuckles on my chest like she was trying to hurt me. I still have marks on my chest.
When I came too, I begged over eight times in a two hour period for water, not to mention to call my aunt who was worried sick about me. Over two plus hours of condescending and insensitive clowns promising me water and a phone call, only to wait over two hours till someone actually came through on the promise, and only when I said I was leaving unless they gave me water and a phone call. Criminals get a phone call faster than that, I am sure; let alone water for God's sake. Before I was fed, I made it clear that due to my oral surgery I needed to floss, brush and rinse the food out of my infected socket sue to the infection. Once again I was lied to about obtaining this request and my mouth flared up.
I told my situation to numerous people (some woman by the name of Tera, I believe), and a quack by the name of Paul G. Gill, JR. M.D. None of these buffoons took into account my rotting gums, video evidence case notes from my dentists, or the fact that I had black mold in a zip lock bag. His only intent was to have me listed Mental Hygiene, milk Medicaid with expensive cat scans, EKG's, ask me 10 times if I was drinking booze, crazy, etc. I was harassed over 10 times for such money milking tests, to which I refused completely and demanded they examine the black mold and watch the video evidence so that they could get me on anti-fungal/spore medications like any doctor worth their salt would have done. Instead I was patronized, treated like a dog, and basically laughed at; when all they had to do was watch the video and send the samples to a lab to be tested. Sounds simple enough, but to these group of ignoramuses, I realized I was wasting my breath.
They expected me to stay there till Monday, so they could milk $2,000 a day babysitting me till the blood tests came back. All of this without giving me the medications I told them I was on for the oral surgery I had done due to the infection in my mouth that they refused to acknowledge. Having enough of these quacks, I pulled the IV out and demanded to be set free from this hell sorry excuse for a hospital. To that, Dr. Gill wrote on my report that I was crazy? Excuse me, but when you come in with black mold samples, video evidence of black mold, and a mouth rotting like a corpse, you would expect they try to fix that rather than send you to the funny farm.
I live at 35 Clinton Street, Apartment 10, Plattsburgh, NY where I was a 8 times Dean's List National Honors, Lambda Pi Eta student before this sickness has caused me to drop from my studies. I am not crazy. Please help me prove it by having these samples tested so I can prove CPVH/ Paul Gill is the one who is ignorant, incompetent and delusional.
I am requesting complaints be filed with Dr. Gill, Property Management of Plattsburgh to the highest level possible. The Health Department needs to close 35 Clinton Street apartments down till this place is no longer a death camp breeding ground for black mold.
I am also passing this evidence over to Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, etc. Please forward this matter to the highest level. Enclosed are some of my credentials which hopefully add merit to my story. Could you please provide me with a list of medical lawyers in the Clinton County area? Once the blood tests come back positive for black mold I plan on suing them for their negligence, harassment, defamation, and abuse.
Regards,
Peter Jason Helfrich I went to Strong Hospital's Infectious Disease Unit October 16, 2009 at 1pm – 3 pm; the woman that took my blood pressure and temperature knew more about mycotoxicosis than the lead doctor would admit to (Linda Planto).
Dr. Todd Thierer was the only person with the I.Q. Enough to realize I had been exposed to toxic mold, which was why I had a fungal infection. He sent me over to the quacks at Strong's Infectious Disease Unit in hope that they would do a biopsy of my mouth and run the proper blood work (which two leading Toxicologists who have been studying such illnesses since the 1970's advised) to prove what happened to me during my tenure at 35 Clinton Street, Apt. #10, Plattsburgh, NY; both of whom I have been in contact with).
Video Evidence & Mold Report:
www.moldvideos.blogsport.com
I initially consulted with a doctor in training who seemed to care more about PROVING what happened to me than her 'boss' who had the ignorant arrogance of a seasoned 'know it all, yet do it nothing'; the type of lack of care I, as a Medicaid patient am beginning to see as the accepted norm. Just because this quack in question does not belive in anything she was not spoon fed in medical school, does not mean mycotoxicosis does not exist. As I said before, the woman that took my pulse knew more about the disease than this 'head Dr.'.
As soon as this lead doctor came in, all she did was shine a light into the wrong side of my mouth, told me I was getting better & REFUSED to contact Dr. Croft or any of the other doctor's that advised the proper blood work. They are obviously too chicken to want to be the ones to prove this due to the fact that testifying against insurance companies for mold victims brings tons of harassment their way from the insurance defense teams who have more money than God and get off harassing doctors, trying to revoke their licenses, etc. for sticking up for mold victims. The Hippocratic Oath has now become the Hipocritic Oath of the almighty dollar. They also made numerous errors on the information I disclosed to them; I do not drink, yet they put down that I did; I was mis-diagnosed by an over rated tooth polisher as to having trench mouth (to which this idiot never sent me to a specialist, or even put me on medications).
I told her, "So the bone sticking out of my #2 socket that is infected looks fine to you? I find that odd, and I never went to medical school. So you are refusing to do any blood work, bioptic samples, etc. that was advised by a leading toxicologist/pathologist in the study of mold related illness,even when this doctor is willing to speak with you on the proper procedures; you refuse to help me?"
This female doctor went on to scoff at mycotoxicosis; said it is not even taught in medical school, etc., etc. There was a time when the world was considered flat, and this is a similar issue. We have too many college under-educateds that were never taught that fungus can infect a person just as a virus, etc., so they refuse to belive it even though the evidence out there proves it can happen. You actually have to specifically study fungal related issues past the average medical student level to even realize these truths.
The bottom line is she knows how much CVPH Health Center and Strong dropped the ball with my health care and does not want to be the one to prove it. My only concern was proving I have toxic mold poisoning, but if I have to find a way to pay an educated doctor to run such tests out of pocket to prove Strong's ID unit was just hoping to charge the Medicaid initial consulting fee for doing absolutly nothing, pat me on the head and hope I either die or never come back before I can prove they have a vested interest in my not being able to prove my illness was a result of toxic mold exposure due to the legal ramifications; once I do scrape enough money up to prove them wrong they can expect to be added to the lawsuit if they do not wish to comply by properly testing my blood as advised and taking a biopsy of my leg and sending it to Dr. Croft.
Dr. Thierer did not keep me on the Diflucan so as to hope there would be enough microbes in my system by the time the ID unit saw me so as to prove such things, yet doing this did nothing for my health; especially due to the ID Units lack of care, knowledge of mold illness, and blatant disregard for my well being.
For them to not even test my blood for antibodies to the numerous forms of fungi and bacteria I have evidence which was submitted to them only further proves their blatant incompetence.
If the ID Unit refuses to work towards proving my illness was related to the toxic mold exposure by running proper blood work, etc. advised by leading mold toxicologists from around the country, they can expect complaints to be filed from the White House level on down on top of being named in a neglect suit once I do scrape up the cash to find a mold guru to prove what I already know scientifically.
Enclosed is further evidence of my claims, condition, exposure to mold, etc. Please have your lawyer look these over to get a head start on what is to come if you should fail to comply.
http://www.euro.who.int/document/E92645.pdf
I am sending you the following information, so you can educate your staff about the serious health effects of toxic mold. I hope you will also discuss the importance of treating patients with respect and dignity.
The following information has been sent to hundreds of elected officials throughout the country.
I am writing to you on behalf of millions of Americans who have been harmed by exposure to toxic mold. The following message has been sent to hundreds of elected officials including President Obama, all U.S. Senators, members of the U.S. House, the Governors of all 50 states, state legislators, state health departments, etc.
Toxic mold causes serious health problems. We need your help to get laws passed in order to ensure that the American people can get appropriate medical care and the correct information regarding the handling and remediation of toxic mold. We need laws and regulations in regard to people who test and remediate mold in order to stop the fraud and deceit that has been occurring throughout the country.
Toxic mold can happen to anyone. My family’s experience is a good example of what has been happening to families throughout the country. We had toxic mold in our home. We lost our home, our health, all of our personal belongings and our financial security. What if your family lost everything—your home, your health, your personal property, your family mementos, your financial security, and your children’s sense of safety?
For 50 years, the tobacco industry denied the truth about the health effects of tobacco. How long will the insurance industry and other stakeholders be allowed to deny the truth about the health effects of toxic mold? We need to expose the truth now and educate the public about the proper way to handle mold problems in our homes, schools and businesses. If your family was exposed to toxic mold, wouldn’t you want laws in place to protect your loved ones? This is all we are asking. We need your leadership and action on this very important issue.
The following information will give you a good place to start in understanding the issues that need to be addressed. These ten items are a very small sample of the thousands of documents available on this topic. I thought these items would be most helpful in your efforts to create new laws and regulations about mold-related issues. You might also review the mold legislation that was proposed by Representative John Conyers.
1. The following paper has an insightful discussion of whether mold contamination in homes can be regulated. “Can Mold Contamination of Homes be Regulated–Lessons Learned from Radon and Lead Policies”? The answer is YES.
http://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/es0620585
2. The State of California issued mold remediation guidelines. This is one of the most up-to-date reports available. It contains references to several important articles about the health effects of toxic mold. The U.S. Navy also has mold remediation guidelines.
http://www.library.ca.gov/crb/06/01/06-001.pdf
http://www-nehc.med.navy.mil/downloads/prevmed/katrina/ihfom_ch13-3.pdf
3. The State of Nevada recently passed legislation designating September 2009 as toxic mold awareness month, and the State of Arkansas passed legislation regarding standards and qualifications for mold investigators. You could use this information as a starting point for one part of your legislation, but you would want to get input from experts.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/ACR/ACR7_EN.pdf
http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2009/R/Acts/Act1467.pdf
4. The U.S. Surgeon General just announced the federal government’s new Healthy Home Initiative which discusses mold and mold toxins, along with lead paint and radon, and other issues that can affect the indoor environment in homes.
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/healthyhomes/calltoactiontopromotehealthyhomes.pdf
5. The Center for School Mold Help has a lot of valuable information about mold in schools and also has an excellent article discussing how certain stakeholders are trying to hide the truth about the health effects of toxic mold. Another group, Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings, is focused on water damage and mold problems caused by construction defects.
http://www.schoolmoldhelp.org
https://www.schoolmoldhelp.org/content/view/1639/46/
http://www.hadd.com/
6. There are many books available on this subject including these two books:
Bioaerosols: Assessment and Control” This book was published by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists in 1999.
“Molds and Mycotoxins–Papers from an International Symposium” This book was edited by Kaye Kilburn, M.D. and was published by Heldref Publications in 2004.
7. Three of the experts who have been leading the way are James Craner, M.D., Jack Thrasher, Ph.D. and Ritchie Shoemaker, M.D. Dr. Craner has published several good articles and reports on this topic, including “A Critique of the ACOEM Statement on Mold.” Jack Thrasher, Ph.D., is a toxicologist who has assisted in many situations involving mold in homes, schools and businesses. Dr. Shoemaker has treated many people who have been exposed to mold and has written several articles and books.
http://www.drcraner.com
http://www.drcraner.com/images/ACritiqueoftheACOEMStatementonMold.pdf
http://www.drthrasher.org
http://www.biotoxin.info
8. The following links are from military textbooks. The first one is Chapter 34 on Trichothecene Mycotoxins, and the second one is Chapter 4 on Toxins (which includes information about mycotoxins). If the U.S. military can admit that mycotoxins are dangerous, then why are the insurance companies allowed to deny that mycotoxins cause health problems.
http://www.envirochex.com/Downloads/Chapter34_Military_Medicine.pdf
http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1018.5/MR1018.5.chap4.html
9. The University of Connecticut published a handbook in 2004 titled “Guidance for Clinicians on the Recognition and Management of Health Effects Related to Mold Exposure and Moisture Indoors.”
http://oehc.uchc.edu/images/PDFs/MOLDGUIDE.pdf
10. There are thousands of articles regarding the health effects of toxic mold, including the following one which is titled "The Validity of Environmental Neurotoxic Effects of Toxigenic Molds and Mycotoxins."
http://www.ispub.com/journal/the_internet_journal_of_toxicology/volume_5_number_2_40/article/the_validity_of_the_environmental_neurotoxic_effects_of_toxigenic_molds_and_mycotoxins.html#h1-6
Toxic mold is a very serious health threat, and we need to do everything we can to help protect all Americans. I hope this information is helpful as you continue your work to develop laws and regulations about mold-related issues.
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http://www.guardianpreservation.com/blog/michigan-family-fights-insurance-company/
It’s a common story: a burst pipe, a flooded basement, toxic mold, and an insurance company that refuses to honor its coverage. Carl and Mary Becker have been fighting the mold growing in their Michigan home for almost three years, but their fight against AutoOwners of Lansing has just begun.
The Beckers were away on vacation when two pipes burst and floodedtheir basement for days. After a plumber fixed the leak, they moved back into their house thinking the worst was over. The plumber, hired by their insurance provider, left without warning the Beckers that theflooded basement would leave mold, multiplying by the millions until the house became poisonous.
This information was never relayed to the Beckers. But almost immediately, Mary Becker started experiencing sinus infections, bronchitis, dizzy spells, and fatigue. When toxic mold was found in the home, she was diagnosed with toxic poison disorder.
When the Beckers complained to their insurance company, AutoOwners initially agreed to repair the home while they took up temporary residence. But later, probably when costs seemed too expensive, AutoOwners had a change of heart and decided that their policy did not cover mold.
What makes this case so interesting is that the insurance company made the problem worse than they would have if they had done nothing at all. “Four or five thousand would have fixed the problem” says Carl Becker. But because the insurance company started, then halted repairs, it caused the mold spores to spread throughout the house. Now the cleanup and repair estimate exceeds $500,000.
The moment the Beckers filed a lawsuit against their insurance company for fraud, misrepresentation, and the $500,000 in repairs, AutoOwners stopped paying for their temporary home while their actual home remains uninhabitable. Meanwhile, Mary Becker suffers from toxic mold poisoning where the mold has made a home for itself inside her body.This condition will likely affect the rest of her life.
The fact that Carl Becker is a civil action attorney means he is taking on the fight most people are unable to against AutoOwners. Lawsuits like these usually take years, and insurance companies count on that. Insurance companies are corporate entities that can afford to wait, but plaintiffs have to find the patience to put their lives on hold in order to seek justice. Carl Becker adds, “The only problem that the insurance company has is that my wife and I are fighters.”
The Beckers have also started an ipetition asking the Michigan State Legislature to pass a law enforcing clearer language and standards onhomeowners coverage regarding mold.
Blood work they refused: a biopsy of my leg as requested by Dr. Croft to be sent to him in order to properly diagnose me!!
http://www.moldwarriors.com/PDFs/NTordersheet.pdf
http://www.moldwarriors.com/PDFs/specimenrequirement.pdf
http://www.moldwarriors.com/PDFs/NTinchartdrawsheet.pdf
Stages of Mycotoxicosis Our official diagnosis is mycotoxicosis. The following is an article by Dr. William Croft (website http://www.edgi.org/). Environmental Diagnostic Group Inc. Contact Person: Dr. William Croft
521 Hilltop Dr. Madison, WI 53711 Phone: (608) 274-1618
Stages of Mycotoxicosis: For Inhalation of Mycotoxin
The three Stages (1-3) ranging from lower to higher severity of poisoning were modified according to exposure via the air as opposed to ingestion already established (Forgacs et al., 1962; Joffe, 1971). A separate Stage of convalescence occurs when a patient is completely removed from the contaminated premises and the source of mycotoxin or mold spores.
Stage 1: The primary changes are in the brain, respiratory and immune systems, mucus membranes and gastrointestinal tract. Signs and symptoms may include burning sensation in the mouth, tongue, throat, palate, esophagus, and stomach, which is a result of the action of the toxin on the mucous membranes and skin in the exposed areas. Moist areas of the body armpits, under breasts, belt line and groin are more sensitive or first affected. Patients may report burning within the eyes, ears and nose. Patients also reported that their tongues felt swollen and stiff. Mucosa of the oral cavity may be hyperemic. Mild gingivitis, stomatitis, glositis, and esophagitis developed. Inflammation, in addition to gastric and (small and large) intestinal mucosal, resulted in vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Excessive salivation, headache, dizziness, weakness, fatigue and tachycardia were also present.
There may be fever and sweating. The respiratory system develops burning sensations and congestion. Severe exposure to mycotoxin within the lungs may lead to congestion, edema and failure, due to caustic action. Body temperature remains normal and controllable by the patient. The poisoning appears and disappears relatively quickly in this Stage with the exception of, lungs and central nervous system. Initially (Stage 1), the patient’s symptoms are very uncomfortable or painful. As the poisoning continues and the patient progress toward Stage 2, he or she becomes accustomed to the presence of the mycotoxin and a quiescent period follows due to lack of nerve sensation. Depending on exposure levels, the first Stage may last from 3 - 9 days. In scoring the 50 signs and symptoms listed in Tables-1 and 2, an average score range of 20-45 represents Stage 1.
Stage 2: This Stage is often called the latent Stage or incubation period because the patient feels apprehensive, but is capable of normal activity in the beginning of this Stage. Every organ of the body is affected by degeneration and necrosis with continued exposure. The primary target organs for an individual become evident over time, due to biological variation. These are disturbances in the central and autonomic nervous systems resulting in headaches, mental depression, loss of short-term memory, loss of problem-solving ability, various neuropsychiatric manifestations, meningism, severe malaise and fatigue, narcolepsy, loss of temperature control, hyperesthesia or numbness of body areas, and cerebellar dysfunction including hypotonia, attitude and gait, dysmetria, asthenia, vertigo, disturbances of speech, and loss of balance (Best, 1961). Spinal cord degeneration may also be observed in gait and reflex abnormalities, such as the ability to drive vehicles, ride bicycles or pass sobriety tests (inability to tolerate ethyl alcohol). Attention deficient disorder may be observed in children. Various systems may include: Eyes: visual disturbances, floating objects, light sensitive, lack of tears, burning and itching. Ears: burning, itching, and loss of hearing. Immune and hematopoietic: progressive loss of white and red cells including a decrease of platelets and hemoglobin, and high susceptibility to bacterial, mycotic and viral infections, debilitating chemical and allergies. Gastrointestinal: metallic taste in mouth, tooth loss, gum problems, stomatitis, sores in gums and throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, excessive flatulence, abdominal distention, hepatitis, pancreatitis, and diabetes mellitus. Respiratory : burning and bleeding from nasal membranes, respiratory difficulty, asthma, extreme susceptibility to cold, flu and pneumonia. Skin: thinning of hair on head, burning on face, rashes, irritation, and edema. Renal: proteinuria, possible hematuria. Reproductive: irregular ovarian cycles, increased menstrual flow, fibroid growths in uterus, cystic development in mammary glands, and tumors of mammary and prostate glands. Musculoskeletal : somatitis, muscle weakness, spasms, cramps, joint pain, enlargement of joints in hand, and clubbing of fingers. Cardiovascular: chest pain, palpitations, ruptures of atrial walls, myocardial infection and aneurysm of arteries.
The skin and mucous membranes may be icteric, pupils dilated, the pulse soft and labile, and blood pressure may decrease or increase. The body temperature does not exceed 38 degree C and the patient may be afebrile, or chilled. Visible hemorrhagic spots may appear on the skin. Thoughts of suicide may be prominent in the person’s mind at this time or anytime in Stage 2. Human bonding is very important for survival.
Degeneration and hemorrhages of the vessels marks the transition from the second to the third Stage of the disease and may not be consistently observed. The degeneration of the vital organs including serious respiratory insufficiency or asthma and CNS degeneration will take the patient into Stage three along with development of necrotic angina. If exposure continues, depending on exposure levels, Stage 2 may continue from weeks to months or even years until the symptoms of the third Stage develop. Evaluating the 50 signs and symptoms (Table-1 and 2) by assigning a score (0-least intense to 5-most intense or severe) to each symptom, we have determined that an average score range of 45-180 represents Stage 2.
Stage 3: Severe degeneration of the vital organs. The transition from the second to the third Stage is sudden. In this Stage, the patient’s resistance is already low, and violent severe symptoms are present, especially under the influence of stress, or associated with physical exertion and fatigue. The first visible sign of this Stage may be lung, brain or heart failure (heart attack), with or without the appearance of petechial hemorrhage on the skin of the trunk, the axillary and inguinal areas, the lateral surfaces of the arms and thighs, the face and head, and in serious Cases, the chest. The petechial hemorrhages vary from a few millimeters to a few centimeters in diameter. There is increased capillary fragility and any slight trauma may cause the hemorrhages to increase in size.
Aneurysms of the brain or aorta may be observed by angiography. Hemorrhages may also be found on the mucous membranes of the mouth and tongue, and on the soft palate and tonsils. There may be severe interstitial thickening or scarring of the lungs, or respiratory failure. Nasal, gastric and intestinal hemorrhages and hemorrhagic diathesis may occur. Necrotic angina begins in the form of catarrhal symptoms and necrotic changes soon appear in the mouth, throat, and esophagus with difficulty and pain on swallowing. Severe degeneration of the skin on the face, eyelids, and loss of lashes is also often present.
Necrotic lesions may extend to the uvula, gums, buccal mucosa, larynx, vocal cords, lungs, stomach, and intestines and other internal organs such as the liver and kidneys and are usually contaminated with a variety of avirulent bacteria. Bacteria infection causes an unpleasant odor from the mouth due to the enzymatic activity of bacteria on proteins. Areas of necrosis may also appear on the lips and on the skin of the fingers, nose, jaws, and eyes. Regional lymph nodes are frequently enlarged. Esophageal lesions may occur and involvement of the epiglottis may cause laryngeal edema and aphonia (loss of voice). Death may occur by strangulation.
Patients may suffer an acute parenchymatous hepatitis accompanied by jaundice. Bronchopneumonia, pulmonary hemorrhages, and lung abscesses are frequent complications. Tumors may develop of various organs, including skin, urinary bladder, brain, mammary gland, bone, immune, liver, prostate, possibly resulting in death. The most common cause of death is brain failure due to both direct effects of the mycotoxin on the central nervous system and indirect effects due to respiratory failure or lack of oxygen to the brain caused by the severe caustic inflammation (fibrinous exudation) reaction with the lung tissue, rendering it non-functional. Again, using the scoring system represented in Tables-1 and 2, an average score of greater or equal 180 represents Stage 3.
Stage of Convalescence: The course and duration of this Stage 3 depends on the intensity of the poisoning and complete removal of the patient from the premises or source of mycotoxin. Therefore, the duration of the recovery period is variable. There is considerable cellular necrosis and scarring to all major organs of the body in which cells will not regenerate, including the brain, spinal cord, eyes, lung, heart, liver, pancreas, kidney, adrenal, and blood vessels. If the disease is diagnosed during the first Stage, hospitalization is usually unnecessary, but allergies and asthma should be monitored closely. If the disease is diagnosed during the second Stage and even at the transition from the second to third Stages, early hospitalization may preserve the patient’s life. If however, the disease is only detected during the third Stage, death cannot be prevented in most Cases.
1. Croft, W. A., Jastromski, B. M., Croft, A. L., and Peters, H. A., “Clinical Confirmation of Trichothecene Mycotoxicosis in Patients Urine”, In: Journal of Environmental Biology 23(3), 301-320 (2002)
2. .Forgacs, J., and W. T. Carll : Mycotoxicoses. In : Advances in Veterinary Science. Academic Press, New York and London, pp 273-372 (1962)
Evidence of mold samples and the results of those samples: http://www.moldvideos.blogspot.com/
http://blackmold-dentalnightmare.blogspot.com/ On Friday, September 4th at approximately 7am while taking a shower at my apartment on 35 Clinton Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, I noticed some black mold seeping from breaches where the cheap dollar store caulk eroded. Please watch the video titled: Black-Mold-35-Clinton.mov, as it shows clearly what I am talking about.
This explains why over the past year my health has degraded considerably. I have had a wasting away of the gums, frequent mouth infections that have not responded to antibiotics (which now makes sense; any layman knows that a fungal, or spore infection laughs at antibiotics); as is shown with the enclosed photographs contained in this CD.
I took samples (enclosed) in order to prove I was not some nut who spent too much time watching CSI, ER, etc. After being around this mold longer than usual; in order to take the samples, I felt very weak and sick. I made my way down to CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, NY (518-561-2000) in or around 4 pm. I felt so weak, I got lost and felt delirious. As I made my way to the entrance with the mold samples, CD evidence in hand, I passed out at the front desk, only to awaken briefly to a cop jabbing his finger in my eye three times and some jerk grating her ring laden knuckles on my chest like she was trying to hurt me. I still have marks on my chest.
When I came too, I begged over eight times in a two hour period for water, not to mention to call my aunt who was worried sick about me. Over two plus hours of condescending and insensitive clowns promising me water and a phon
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