I
contracted Electro Magnetic Hypersensitivity as a result of working,
for nearly 10 years, in an environment so disposed, that eventually
I was surrounded by 14 computing devices within arms length. Towards
the end of this period I caught a viral infection (shingles). I
continued to work while infected. Perhaps this left me open to attack,
since shingles is connected with the nervous system. Or it may have
been connected to the anti-viral drug which was prescribed by my
doctor ,to help to combat the infection.
It was after this drug that the symptoms worsened. My doctor read
out to me a list of about 13 known side effects of the drug. I had
all of them except the last two 'coma 'and 'death'. I am grateful
for small mercies. Whatever the exact cause, there are thousands
of people like me throughout the world and over 90% of these people
'know' that their condition was caused by the 'computer'.
What
restrictions does my condition impose? I cannot go near television,
computers of any type, CD players, FM radio, fluorescent lights,
microwave ovens, mobile phones, induced magnetic fields, power supplies
(switched mode) or any modern device using intelligent control ie
washing machines, modern cars (petrol or diesel) I cannot go (without
becoming ill) into shops, garages, doctor's surgeries, hospitals,
other peoples homes ( unless detached and all offending appliances
are turned off) and commercial premises of any description, or institution.
Such places are full of fluorescent lights, computers TV,s video's
etc. It also means I cannot travel by air or sea, for the same reasons.
Above all I can not go into a recording studio so I have spent years
endeavouring to adapt my own studio so that I can try and work to
some extent. This process goes on.
I
would recommend that all people working with computers, or processing
devices involving computing ability, to have regular breaks, to
have regular fresh air, to have open windows, to cut down watching
TV's (more of the same), not to play computer games, to get rid
of fluorescent lights ( including energy saving bulbs), to treat
microwave ovens with caution, to treat mobile phones with caution
( never use them in a car - the effects are multiplied). Sip water
after exposure to computing devices. The problem lies with the cumulative
effect of the multitude of devices which abound today. Once your
threshold is crossed there is no return, Once the sensitivity is
raised you are stuck with it. I have now had it for 5 years. I know
people who have had it for 13 years. Pay attention to what your
body is telling you and believe what it says. For more information
please visit the FEB website see below - It is a mine of information.
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