Housing And MCS Private Housing Finding the right housing as someone with MCS can be a nightmare. MCS can unfortunately lead to very uncertain housing situations and even homelessness. [emerge.org.au]

The underlying cause for the IEI symptom complex is unlikely to be a direct reaction to everyday chemicals, but rather a masked stress disorder with heightened olfactory awareness (hyperosmia) and associated behavioural conditioning. [aspergillosis.org]

Bascom, R. “ Multiple chemical sensitivity: a respiratory disorder? ” Toxicol Ind Health, 1992, 8 (4): 221-228. Bell, I. [emerge.org.au]

Symptoms attributed to MCS/IEI are diffuse and include: recurrent headaches, sinus and nasal congestion, itchy eyes and throat, with abdominal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation and bloating. [aspergillosis.org]

Symptoms are multi-system, have many overlaps with ME/CFS and FM, can be very debilitating and can include: Fatigue (chronic), feeling of weakness, hyperactivity, restlessness ;nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, intestinal aches/pains [emerge.org.au]

pain Aching muscles or joints Skin disorders Unlike a cold or the flu, symptoms do not clear up within days. [ohsrep.org.au]

Typical symptoms include memory loss; migraines; nausea; abdominal pain; chronic fatigue; aching joints and muscles; difficulty in breathing, sleeping, or concentrating; and irritated eyes, nose, ears, throat, or skin ( 1 ). [cvi.asm.org]

Additional symptoms and signs include non-specific rashes, breathing difficulties, muscle and joint aches, bladder problems, fatigue and flu-like symptoms, irritability, anxiety, depression, malaise, inability to concentrate, stupor (“brain fog”), hypotension [aspergillosis.org]

The most common complaints include headache, dizziness, fatigue, problems concentrating, earache, sore throat, congestion, difficulty breathing, chest and back pain, joint stiffness, racing heart, and other symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. [uspharmacist.com]

vision; headaches, dizziness, insomnia, sleepiness; irregular, skipped, rapid, or slow heart beats, chest pain, high/low blood pressure; asthma; poor memory, comprehension, concentration or physical coordination, confusion; arthritic pain in joint/s, [emerge.org.au]

[…] comprehension, concentration or physical coordination, confusion; arthritic pain in joint/s, stiffness, muscle pain, muscular exercise intolerance; sinus problems, hay fever; acne, hives, rash, bruising easily, hair loss, flushing, hot flashes, excessive sweating [emerge.org.au]

Results of clinical research 40, 41 suggest that although many persons diagnosed with MCS/IEI have abnormal personality traits, they are not at risk for antisocial personality disorder. [jamanetwork.com]

These include fatigue, asthma, shortness of breath, rhinitis, blocked nose, sinus pain, sore throat, earaches, dry or sore eyes, nausea, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, headaches, confusion, memory problems, depression, anxiety, hyperactivity, sleep [qldallergy.com]

pain Headache Migraines Fatigue Difficulty concentrating Difficulty sleeping Memory loss Nausea Abdominal pain Aching muscles or joints Skin disorders Unlike a cold or the flu, symptoms do not clear up within days. [ohsrep.org.au]

headache, dizziness, and muscle discomfort beginning in adolescence. [sciencebasedmedicine.org]

I am left with stress incontinence and as I am sick with the cough I cant take cetain diabetic tablets so my control is not good I believe this cough is also down to chemicals but I feel I have to wait for a diagnosis rather than say what I think. [bbc.co.uk]

Occasional exposure to these chemicals is unlikely to cause major symptoms of toxicity e.g. breathing problems, lethargy, generalised muscle aching, confusion or collapse but could do if the exposure is heavy and prolonged. [burghwoodclinic.co.uk]

MCS can cause lethargy and fatigue and a whole host of vague symptoms. [actionagainstallergy.org]

They vary from person to person, but many of the common symptoms are: Headache/migraine Dizziness Nausea Extreme fatigue Lethargy Stinging eyes Wheezing or breathlessness Runny nose and other sinus problems Sore throat and cough Impaired concentration [verywellhealth.com]

This caused a burning sensation on the tongue, dizziness, vertigo, lack of concentration, impaired speech and sudden tiredness. I was like a poison barometer. If we didn’t withdraw from the poison in time, we were really sick the next day. [bruno-groening.org]

General malaise and weakness, fatigue, headaches, irritability, depression, memory problems, itching, numbness, "creepy and crawly" sensations, burning sensations in the nose, sore throat, hoarseness, shortness of breath, cough, abdominal distress, are [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Symptoms attributed to MCS/IEI are diffuse and include: recurrent headaches, sinus and nasal congestion, itchy eyes and throat, with abdominal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation and bloating. [aspergillosis.org]

Additional symptoms and signs include non-specific rashes, breathing difficulties, muscle and joint aches, bladder problems, fatigue and flu-like symptoms, irritability, anxiety, depression, malaise, inability to concentrate, stupor (“brain fog”), hypotension [aspergillosis.org]