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Hello, I was diagnosed with PA a month after I moved into a new place where I just discovered that has tons of water damage and black mold everywhere. Can this cause my anemia and can it affect my storage of b12? I noticed whenever I leave for around 2-3 weeks, my symptoms of anemia take a lot longer to show after my shot.

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Nackapan

I havent heard of mold causing low b12 . Wont do your lungs any good though . White vinegar is good on mold

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porter5

shouldn't you report that to your local council. They may be able to send someone round to

kill off the mold? It is certainly not healthy. In fact its very dangerous.

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Crimesolver

Yes, exposure to mold (mycotoxins) does affect your immune system and ability to absorb b12.

Team of 8 doctors puzzled by my rapid deteriation related to inability to absorb b12 discovered that my prolonged exposure to mycotoxins is what caused my immune system to decline. Although I was genetically predisposed to acquire PA (numerous relatives with confirmed diagnosis), my PA illness and b12 deficiency only began with the extended exposure to mycotoxins in my work office. This theory was confirmed with a urine test. Removal from the toxic environment saved my life, but much damage had already happened. My immune system was destroyed and 2 injections a day for the past 3 years just keeps me able to function at a minimum. There is definitely a link between mold and b12 deficiency. You should all be aware of this connection. Vitamin B12 deficiency has been found consistently in patients with confirmed exposure to toxic molds and mycotoxins. It has been hypothesized that mycotoxins interfere with the structure and function of vitamin B12. Google the terms mycotoxins and b12 deficiency to find relevant research online. Also, killing the mold in an environment is not an easy task. Research mycotoxin remediation. Vinegar does not work. Perhaps there is a professional mold remediation specialist in your area? Concrobium makes a spray product called mold control that could be effective on small nonporous areas. Best to remove any moldy item or remove yourself. I also use air purifiers made by austin air healthmate plus that can filter out impurities. Your health is at risk and from my experience I advise action. Your immune system is at stake

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Dakota17777 in reply to Crimesolver

Wow, I think we have a very similar case, I was a young teenager with great health and I lived in a place that had tons of mold and we didn't find it until after my b12 was depleted. I am feeling much better but am still recovering. Thank you

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JennaKravitz

If you know about your diagnosis and at the same time move to a place where there is mold, do you not realize what danger may lie in wait for you? Mold can harm even a healthy person, and even more so in your case when you have a certain diagnosis. Therefore, you need to get rid of mold immediately because it is a real disaster, which is very harmful to human health. I usually get rid of mold with the services ssrestore.com/mold-remediat..., and this is the only effective method to get rid of it once and for all!

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