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Hi all,
I was diagnosed with CIRS in August but have been sick for 7 years. I developed MCS in February of this year. No real improvement yet on CSM and other binders, but my house isn't exactly ideal.
We've had one ERMI score come back so far, on a bedroom on the first floor that's carpeted and is adjacent to a bathroom. We didn't know it at the time, but there was a mold patch on the toilet when the sample was taken. The ERMI was 21.9.
I've since changed bedrooms - now a carpeted one on the second floor - but after some light cleaning with vinegar, I'm now reacting to the room and unable to sleep there. That downstairs bedroom is the only one I'm able to sleep in.
I'm new to this arena, but I understand that many of you moldies take drastic measures in pursuit of mold avoidance. Is this house salvageable? Does anyone more experienced with MCS have any suggestions on mitigating these bizarre reactions?
I could potentially stay with my sister, who lives in a newer house, but am reluctant to try since I could react to carpet, wood varnish, etc. and be unable to sleep.
I'm located in Maine. Thanks for any help.
I was diagnosed with CIRS in August but have been sick for 7 years. I developed MCS in February of this year. No real improvement yet on CSM and other binders, but my house isn't exactly ideal.
We've had one ERMI score come back so far, on a bedroom on the first floor that's carpeted and is adjacent to a bathroom. We didn't know it at the time, but there was a mold patch on the toilet when the sample was taken. The ERMI was 21.9.
I've since changed bedrooms - now a carpeted one on the second floor - but after some light cleaning with vinegar, I'm now reacting to the room and unable to sleep there. That downstairs bedroom is the only one I'm able to sleep in.
I'm new to this arena, but I understand that many of you moldies take drastic measures in pursuit of mold avoidance. Is this house salvageable? Does anyone more experienced with MCS have any suggestions on mitigating these bizarre reactions?
I could potentially stay with my sister, who lives in a newer house, but am reluctant to try since I could react to carpet, wood varnish, etc. and be unable to sleep.
I'm located in Maine. Thanks for any help.