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People with chemical sensitivities
must take unusual steps to avoid inhaling
chemicals that are found all around us.
Chemical sensitivity / environmental illness is when a person’s body has a severe metabolic and neurological reaction to pollutants, chemicals or food additives that are common in our society. Air pollution, perfumes, gasoline, smoke and household cleaners are episode triggers. In severe cases, people with MCS/EI also may suffer from food intolerances.
This disease forces patients to make considerable changes in their living conditions, sometimes having to live in their car to avoid the household triggers. Also, patients often avoid social gatherings, hotels or business establishments to prevent the disabling symptoms. Of course, this disease has a big impact on a person’s ability to keep their employment.
The disease often develops in people with other NeuroEndocrineImmune diseases, such as ME/CFS and fibromyalgia.
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PANDORA is strong on advocacy and awareness to improve the quality of life of those with NEI diseases. This is being accomplished through multiple approaches: • Educating the public about NEIDs • Educating physicians about the true nature of NEIDs • Advocating for state and national governments to increase research into NEIDs • Advocating for government health policies that will improve the quality of life of NEIDs patients. Read More > |
telling the CDC they need to make changes to their CFS research program. The CDC has already made some progress by meeting with patient organizations and working with other ME/CFS clinicians and researchers. They have started the process of refining the CFS diagnostic criteria. But much more is needed. They have a long way to go. |
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