Is there a cure?


 

Currently, there is no definite cure for ElectroSensitivity. Every individual has a unique set of symptoms and a common mechanism for the cause of the disease has not yet been established. However, there are treatments available, with which people have varying levels of success.

  Avoidance is the key
 


Despite the fact that there is no definite cure, one thing is for sure:

The symptoms people get from being exposed to electricity disappear when they are not exposed.

i.e.. Whilst shielding themselves from electricity, the symptoms an ElectroSensitive person experiences entirely (or almost entirely) disappear.

Therefore, the first thing an electrosensitive needs to do to get themselves better is to find out exactly which sources of electricity, or which appliances in their home or workplace, are making them sick. Although this process can take a long time - sometimes even months or years - once shielded, their symptoms are likely to be completely alleviated.

Sadly, while this completely eliminates the bad effects from electricity - it is not a cure. No matter how long an ES sufferer spends away from the sources that make them sick, once re-exposed the symptoms will, in almost all cases, come back with the same force.

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  Breakspear Hospital (UK)
 


The UK based Breakspear Hospital report that they are able to treat ElectroSensitive's. In a brochure on ElectroSensitivity (available upon request) they say:

"There is an effective treatment for many allergic responses to foods, chemicals and inhaled matter - this is called provocation/neutralisation...As the food and chemical sensitivities come under control and the body detoxifies itself, the electrical sensitivities usually go as well".

The brochure then goes onto to recommend a 5 point treatment plan:

  1. Neutralizing the effects of foods and chemicals
  2. Minimizing electromagnetic exposures
  3. Minimizing overexposure to noxious chemicals
  4. Restoring nutritional status, especially of cell membranes
  5. Chelation of heavy metals

Visit the Breakspear Hospital website

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  Environmental Health Centre Dallas (USA)
 


Founded by award-winning environmental health expert Dr William Rea, the Environmental Health Centre Dallas reports that they have treated over 500 people for electrical sensitivities. 80% of those treated apparently had chemical sensitivities too.

The treatment given is based on the theory of 'Total Body Overload', whereby the body is completely overloaded with stressors such as chemicals, electromagnetic pollution, bacteria, viruses, weather & meteorological changes and so on, thus causing the body to become hyper-sensitive.

Diagnostic tools include laboratory evaluation (such as examining fat/adipose tissue for chemicals), sauna & detox, immunotherapy (provides relief from symptoms), nutrition, patient education and brain scans.

uVisit the EHCD homepage
uMore information on EHCD treatment

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  Other treatments available
 


A recent report (Nov 5th 2005) by the UK government's Health Protection Agency came up with an excellent list of list of attempted treatments and their efficacy. The treatments were listed under section 4.5.3 of the report. They are:

  • Neutralizing Chemical Dilution
  • Investigation by Occupational Medicine Specialist
  • Acupuncture
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • "Occupational Health Service MultiDisciplinary Intervention Programme"
  • Dermatologist Investigation
  • Shiatsu
  • Vitamin Supplementation
  • "MultiDisciplinary Group Intervention"

However, the report states:

"The studies reviewed suffer from a combination of the small number of subjects included and the potential variation both within and between study populations. Little information is given as to the attributed exposures of the subjects. These factors limit the applicability outside the immediate study group. For those studies where detail was available, only two were placebo controlled"

We are clearly a long way from having an accurate picture of the effectiveness of each of the treatments!

For a more detailed analysis of the treatments, please refer to the report.

The same report also listed other treatments which have been put forward by various sources but haven't as yet been scientifically evaluated:

  • Adequate Hydration
  • Filtered Water
  • Oral tryptophan
  • Avoidance of GM foods
  • Trace element supplements
  • Chiropractice
  • Reflexology
  • Nambudripad Allergy
  • Elimination Technique
  • Magnet Therapy
  • Anticonvulsant's
  • Olanzipine
  • Healing/Spiritual healing
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Green clay baths
  • Topical sea salt/baking soda
  • Negative air ionizers
  • Crystals
  • Plants in the environment
  • These lists of treatments were gathered from various sources including relevant scientific papers, articles and websites.

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    On Fri May 12 16:49:59 2006
    Johan:

    I suffered more than ten years on electro hyper-sensitivity.
    The last year I am cured for that by using bio-feedback.
    Now it is possible for me to work with a normal computer, watch TV, use cellphones, and even sleep the whole night with the home-electricity turned on!

    I also maked changes in my live like using vitamins, move to a relaxing site of the country, aviod big busy roads to travel on(pollution!) an eat healty food.

    On Thu Nov 23 18:38:04 2006
    Barbara:

    I would like to know what bio-feedback is. I am sensitive to cellular phones and towers. I am supplementing with maletonin and an anti-depressant and am still not very well. Can anyone offer advice

    On Mon Feb 05 13:32:06 2007
    Linsey:
    I would  like to know what bio-feedback is, as im sensitive to all electrical equipment, lights, phones you name it, Ive been like this for 7 years now.

    On Sun Feb 11 15:57:24 2007
    Joe:

    I found this link to be very informative as to 'what Bio Feedback is':
    http://psychotherapy.com/bio.html

    On Thu Feb 15 11:56:27 2007
    Richard:

    My ehs started about three years ago. The usual story i.e couldnt use computers, TV or even the telephone. I found going out very difficult e.g flourescent lighting, other peoples mobiles etc. I had to take off 7 months from work. After the onset of ehs i decided to have my amalgam fillings removed which actually made me feel worse for some time even though I had them properly removed. Its now been three years since removal and over the last 6 months the ehs symptoms have gradually receded. So much so that i am infrequently bothered by emf's or microwaves. I use the computer all day at work and watch TV in the evenings as well as use a mobile(though kept to a minimum) Although i'm not a 100% yet i am getting there. I have come to the conclusion that the ehs i have experienced is due to a toxic overload within the body and as this has reduced gradually so has the ehs. It is my belief that ehs can be a curable condition

    On Fri Feb 16 14:57:53 2007
    Kat:

    I suffered from the age of 12 with inexplicable migraine/convulsions. The doctors had no idea what was wrong; they changed their minds depending what was in vogue and I became a bit of a guinea pig. I couldn't go near computer screens or fluorescent lights without feeling terrible and an attack coming on. I tried many things and was given various drugs and even had to wear tinted specs for a while. These in fact worked the best and I definately recommend them for anyone who suffers with the visual stress side (contact the Migraine Association for the use of tinted glasses to prevent migraine). I gradually 'grew out' of it by the age of 23, after being diagnosed with hypersensitivity. I learnt to relax more and slowly re-introduce fluoresecent lights, VDU's, TV's etc back into my routine. Very similar to the bio-feedback, I recognised what my body was telling me and was, over time, able to de-sensitise myself. I changed my lifestyle, looked after myself more and although I still get the occasional headache from such appliances, which happens when I'm more tired, I'd say I was cured!

    Wed May  2 14:07:51 2007
    Pat:

    For a long time i have felt like my face is being sunburnt when i sit in front of my computer monitor for longer than half an hour. I want to do an accounting course but worried it will be all for nothing because if i cannot overcome this problem i don't want to have a job where i am in front of a computer screen all day. it is quite unbearable. i have an lcd screen, and i am hoping maybe a crt might be better for me. reading other peoples messages it is nice to know that i am not the only one that has a problem with computer monitors!

    Sat Nov 24 10:37:25 2007
    Andrew Washington:

    I'm a 39-yr old IT Manager who's developed EHS after years of working on the top floor of a steel framed 150m from a mobile phone mast.  Two weeks ago I hadn't heard of this but now when I am exposed I feel like I'm in a microwave.  At the moment it's only phone masts, WiFi and strong electrical noise that bother me and I'm hoping my GeoMack 4001 device will help along with a detox diet (I'm convinced this is triggered when my immune system could no longer cope) and as much avoidance as possible which is difficult in my line of work!  If anyone else believes the key is getting your immune system back up to the max, detox and avoidance please write to discuss.

    Sat Nov 24 10:41:43 2007
    Andrew Washington:

    Anti-Radiation screen filters are now available for LCD Panels which should help when using computers.

    http://www.techstore.co.uk/detail_52416.html

    Thu Jan 24 19:04:22 2008
    Amy Kimball Stoddard:

    Good to know that I´m not the only crazy one !!!  Started having an "itching" sensation all over my body last July; just like after you have worked with insulating material.  Just a strand of hair touching my face made me a nervous wreck.  Also diagnosed with borderline high blood pressure and developed tinnitus in my left ear(like a pulse). Made me go up the wall.  Was there for months, and went a away for a while and I was relieved.  Recently came back in full strength again, and I started wondering if it could be static electricity and began to measure the humidity in the house in all rooms.  The computer room was the dryest.  So, I started wearing only cotton clothing and it did help substantially. I figured all of this must have something to do with electricity, and began to notice that it always started when I sat at the computer.  And took hours after that to desensitize.  Relief was just going to bed at night.  So, yesterday I googled around; hoping to find some explanations.  Have now found it !!! Amazing just how many of the symptoms that fit me. Question is.... how to live with it, without abstaining from using my computer.

    Sat Mar 22 15:54:02 2008
    stephanie:

    I too suspect electrosensitivity to computers. The symptoms always start within few minutes of sitting down to use it. They include tingling in fingers and feet, pain in shoulder/arm muscles,and tinnitus.I have been diagnosed with neuropathic pain and pprescribed lyrica, but I have always maintained alink with computers and that if I ceased using them (I can't because of m job),it would get better- which it does whenever I go on holiday.So like Amy I wan't to know what on can do about it and still use a computer?

    Thu Apr  3 19:30:27 2008
    David:

    After working without problems of any sort in the computer industry for 20 years, I became sensitive to wi-fi and then mobile phone masts after 3 months of having a Sky ADSL (broadband) wi-fi router installed.

    I found out that even though the wi-fi is disabled, it only disables the receive, NOT the transmit!

    I also found that the Nintendo Wii also does not disable the transmit, but only the receive when you disable the wi-fi. After Nintendos support Team denied it they eventually had to admit it because I can even tell the very small difference in signal strength between enabled and standby. Disabled is the same as enabled. After stringing me along until after the christmas sales so they didn't lose customers, they have now said they won't do anything about it!

    As for computers, each has a different electromagnetic 'signature' that is discernable to me. I can even tell which computer is on. Stay away from the Dell Vostro range, as even though they are cheap, fast, and excellent value for money, their shielding is very poor, and much less than the Optiplex or Dimension range.

    Also CRTs give off a lot of EMR, but LCDs are very negligable, unless the power supply is poorly shielded. Try putting the computer base unit further away from you as this will help.

    Check with your neighbours if they have wi-fi (wireless to some people) or a Wii or a PS3. If they have ask them nicely if they can move it so that it has more in between them and you.

    Also be aware that houses can focus the signals in the same way that it is used on some 'LARGE' telescopes. My house is open from end to end in a funnel like way, with a metal framed patio door at one end and leaded windows at the other.
    I have more problems inside the house in the line of sight to my nieghbour than outside, although both are bad.

    It does get better, but you have to help yourself by discussing what works and what doesn't with others. In discussing this openly, we help bring attention to the problem and we help ourselves.

    One thing I have suspected for a while and have sort of had confirmed is that it is like microwave radiation, so the treatments should help us as well. Vitamin E, Beta Carotine, anti-oxidents, and a general heavy metal detox may help. It's worth a try!

    The radiation seems to cause an increase in free radicals, as well as damaging cells, and causing brain/fluid inflammation. Anti-inflammatories also helps.

    I hope we all get some peace and official help soon.

    Mon Apr  7 12:04:04 2008
    Stuart Dicks:

    There are many different ones, I have tried electrolised quartz, and a few out of the box ones. I prefer the natural ones. I use a combination of meditation, yoga and avioding EMF exposures. To heal I am starting to gain alot of knowledge on crystal healing. After exposure to EMF's I use amethyst, Snow quartz for pain, black tourmaline for general protection versus EMF's. Eventhough they cannot provide enough protection against mobile masts they can heal afterwards very effectively. 

    Sat Apr 12 04:51:45 2008
    Chris J Hind:

    True , You are correct , when armour is used , the symptoms , but not the cause is removed . Unfortunately , when I discovered this the excitement made me mention it to a medical practicioner , at which time the symtoms immediately appeared in a knew area of my torso and continued for years . How simple is that ? All one can say is this corrupt causal Ring is truely complex and vast and expanding into the third world too . Thankyou Chris Hind 

    Sat Apr 12 05:00:38 2008
    Chris Hind:

    Agreed , keep some Raybans handy in case you cop it in the eyes . The downside is that less than friendly people like to say wearers of sunnies are suspicious , and may need exstra attention !! Especially coming through customs , or inside public buildings . Thanks Mr Chris Hind 

    Sat Apr 12 06:04:38 2008
    Chris Hind:

    True ,
                      Before the popularity of mobile phones and the " net " , there was no Electro-sensitivity for me . If you go somewhere free of such devices , the symtoms almost completely disappear , unless you are in an acute condition , in which case , the condition will probably lesson ,unless there is a secrete cause of stress . 'ES' , also mysteriously disappeares during blackouts , which you can experience if you go to a third world country .
                   Its shocking that Kat got ES at age twelve , but apparently even toddles can get it , at which time they are diagnosed as having behavioural problems .
                    Migraine was first , then came a diverse range of symtoms . Magnetic radiation can be focused or redirected by magnetic fields , but you need to be a physist to fully grasp it .
                   Electrosensitivity can be cured or decreased , but the causes will be around for a long time yet .
                  Just read and study , and it should become clearer . These stories are so educational . I had to forfeit so much before mine got better .

                  Thankyou
                 
                  Mr Chris Hind. 

    Sat May 24 18:07:58 2008
    Alan Carter:

    I recently relocated to a house that is 500 metres from a cellphone mast, and for the first time in my life I began to suffer horrible nightmares. Each night I would take half an hour to get to sleep, then have a nightmare and awaken within two hours and a half hours of going to bed. This two and a half hour cycle would repeat three times per night. Some mornings I would be nervous about driving because I was so shaken after the night before. After three weeks I realized the likely cause of the problem, and as an experiment I bought three highly reflective metallized mylar emergency (or "space" blankets) and fixed them around the two walls that face towards the mast with BluTac. This cost the princely sum of 11 euros. The blankets reach about 1.5 metres up the wall, I'm about half way that height above the floor in bed when I sleep. I took no further precautions - no earthing of the blankets, nothing covering the upper parts of the walls or the ceiling. It did the trick. The nightmares stopped that night and have not returned after a week, and although I do still awaken early, it happens only once a night, within half an hour of when I'd prefer to have awoken. When the camping shop has some more emergency blankets in stock I intend to cover the remaining parts of the walls and ceiling, but the worst is, I believe, over. There is only one other factor which I think might be connected to this, and I'd be very interested to see if it tallies with anyone else's experience. Back when we used mechanical, wind-up watches, I could never wear one. Even very expensive ones would keep terrible time and often stop altogether within a day of my putting them on. I've met several other people who had the same problem with watches over the years. I wonder if some of us might generate a more pronounced electrical field around our bodies than others, which interferes with the fine workings of mechanical watches and makes us more vulnerable to EM radiation by giving the transmitter something to act on?

     

    Wed May 28 15:55:36 2008
    Michael Smith:

    There are several new EMF protection devices on the market. I tried the Q-Link and didn't notice anything. I tried the EarthCalm pendant and noticed a clearing effect within seconds of putting it on. I've used it for over a year with success. I am considering buying their more expensive total home circuit protection system. The site is www.earthcalm.com. Good information there & the developer seems reputable. I also developed my own protection kit in a medicine pouch worn over the heart chakra. It includes a combination of black tourmaline, onyx, obsidian, & Lithium quartz (for calming). I make these available for other sensitive individuals at my site at http://www.imagine-wellness.com/kit.html

     

    Thu Jun 19 12:32:59 2008
    Stuart Dicks:

    I found some more healing crystals, botswana agate, this is good for the nervous system. I started to get sensitive to masts, then phones, then TV, Computers and last but least lights. I also find that Wifi In central london can break me up a bit. I ususally suffer with it badly for a day after or so. I also have become sensitive to certain parts of the ground, as i sleep on the floor of my flat I found myself tossing and turning with pain most nights. So I sleep on a futon sofa bed. Its got wooden feet so the enrgy cannot come from the ground and disturb my lovely sleep. We will have to find a life without artificial EMR. Stuar-t

     

    Thu Jun 26 21:27:13 2008
    Greg:

    It's very informative to read the preceding accounts of electrosensitivity. A few years ago someone held a live cell phone to my head and I felt dizzy and spaced out for several minutes. Had to put water on my face, breathe, etc. A few years later with the rise in cell phone use it's become much worse as my painful and panicky symptoms are coming from other people walking by with phones, and to a lesser degree from wi fi and cordless phones. Any kind of public transportation is just awful, so I try to walk or ride a bike when possible. Stores and cafes are only slightly more tolerable depending on how aware I am. My symptoms are pain in the head, usually the right side of the head, burning in the ears, pain in the back of the head usually the right side, shoulder cramps, anxiety, occasional nauseau, tired/stressed/angry condition. I take ibuprofen, splash water on my face and sit in front of a fan or fan my face, wear some stones like black tourmaline and hematite and amethyst, and try to work on my health. I 've recently had blood tests and other checkups to see what else I can do. I left my last job because of these problems and have become a burden on my family, which increases the sense of stress and isolation. I am considering the heavy metals chelation and other therapies, have recently started using melatonin and b vitamins again, etc. I also wear a foil hat sometimes, and it seems to help unless a phone is too close to my unprotected face. I understand some think the foil, which I have hidden under a hat, doesn't do much, but it seems to help me, unless I'm fooling myself. Thanks for maintaining this page.

     

    Sun Jul 6 17:42:28 2008
    Thomas:

    Hi! my name is Thomas I an an expat living in Moscow (Russia), I have been an electrosensitive for 5 years now. It all started after my getting a chronic prostatitis. I only recently cured my chronic prostatitis here in Moscow but the head of the clinic where I was treated told me that I should see his neurologue and not his urologue anymore. I am currently working with his neurologue who did several EEG (electroencephalogram) each time after injecting in my vains some drugs to boost my brain. What we have noticed is that when I started the treatment (pickamilon, glucose, insuline, tserebrozilin and semax), my alpha rhythm seriously improved up to 8.4Hz at the back of the head right where it should be. I felt stronger! yet, he then added gliatilin which seemed to have caused me a lot of pain and damages as my sensitivity returned to where it was when I first met him. He is now gone on holidays but in Sepetember I will visit him again and keep you up-dated.

     

    Tue Aug 5 05:33:38 2008
    Maurice:

    I just want to know if there is an effect on the body if you travel on an airplane having EHS and CHS, cause my father and I are planning to go to Bangkok. I've got this EHS last year. Please help me.

    Sun Aug 24 22:40:14 2008
    Daniel:

    hey guys, take a look at my website: http://www.rawair.net I used to suffer from all the horrible symptoms the website make described. but not any more. I made enclosures for my devices that block all the outgassed toxins and the electric field. most people don't realize monitors and computers outgas toxic flame retardants into the air, and they contact our skin and we inhale them. this could also play a rold in device sensitivity. please take a look at my site and give me your feedback. my email is healthytech@gmail.com  

    Wed Sep 3 06:12:25 2008
    Brian O'Farrell:

    Hi, as an electrician who has a 'feel' for his old job , I think you are all "barking up the wrong tree" . I was very bad with sensitivity that I can tell you loads more of what is in the ether but the answer , for me?, was so simple that I now understand disclosure to be dangerous. My confidence is from now being well to use emf etc. as often as I wish? Yes ,autonomatic/sympathetic nerve issues are good to read up on but only half the answer = the other half is simple/accidental but when deliberate then 'dodgy' .A 'Pandora's box' type of thingy. Should you be truthfully suffering then my idea may help you. boff@eircom.net  



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