New computer installed - waaay faster! this is much better, download is almost immediate. Well the other one was about 7 y/o ... :s >>many of the illnesses I decided to cover were connected>> yup I've been coming to the same conclusion. I'll be taking some sideways steps to other parts of the site now that downloading is much faster. :o)

Many thanks for sharing this with us Jodie! While I no longer suffer from MCS I do like a good sunbath and am always in two minds about whether it is better to use sun cream or not (I am lucky enough to have skin that tans rather than burns). A homemade solution seems like a good compromise between UV protection and absorbing all the carcinogens and what not in commercial sun creams. Thanks again!

BTW Maff, do you happen to know which study this was... "One study found that 60-90% of MCS patients tested showed porphyrin abnormalities" (mentioned in your write-up on MCS intro page)? Cheers!

Thanks Maff, I will print this off and bring it into my doctor's office. Very helpful!

Hi Tommy, Welcome to the group and many thanks for giving us our very own theme song! I for one think it's a very good fit. There are some lines in there that could be official MCS/EI awareness slogans like "Air can hurt you too"...and we've all come across our share of people who tell us "not to worry about the air". Great band Talking Heads. It seems David Byrne may have had the gift of precognition as well as his musical talent judging by these lyrics! Thanks again for posting Tommy and I hope we can help you out with any MCS questions you might have.

hi miriam, i live i new jersey and am experiencing my own debilitating problems with mcs. i've been to half a dozen doctors and have been on over 25 medications since april. i with i could find one doctor who could cover my breathng, throat and eye problems. i wish you luck. i was told when my "incident" first happened that i may feel like i'm loosing my mind, i couldn't appreciate that statement at the time but i do now. it's mentally and emotionally debilitating trying to find help. it's amazing that more doctors aren't researching this. i started with an ent, moved on to pulminologist, opthomologist, and my gp. i haven't been able to work yet the doctors are reluctant to sign their name on the dotted line. good luck and stay positive.

Hi Juniper, You're welcome. I hope the masks help and also the DHEA. Just be careful with the DHEA, start with a very low dose and build up slowly would be my advice based on personal experience - being careful to note any side-effects. Despite being available OTC it is after all a steroid hormone and very powerful. Best to use under the supervision of a doctor/naturopath if at all possible! What did your Genova testing show exactly? These tests usually show single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in specific genes and the abnormal variants usually mean the function of enzymes the genes code for is reduced rather than non-existent. Also there are a number of different genes involved in glutathione production, some specific to certain areas of the body e.g. liver, brain. I have had similar testing on a range of genes and also found problems with glutathione production and methylation cycle reactions i.e. folic acid and B12 metabolism. Anyway, I am happy to hear the glutathione, folic acid and B12 supplementation is helping you :) It is definitely a case of one step at a time with these illnesses we suffer from so any success can be a springboard to more. I hope you continue to find answers and my suggestions were of benefit. It would be a good idea to monitor any DHEA treatment with an Adrenal Stress Index (ASI) saliva test. I know the expense we incur is huge but this is a relatively inexpensive test. Best wishes!