To give you a general idea of how vast mold illness symptoms can be, we’ve compiled a list of common health related symptoms that mold can cause.

This is not an exhaustive list, and as a reminder, the health symptoms associated with mold illness are pretty limitless and will vary from person to person depending on: the type of mold they’re exposed to, the level and length of mold exposure, pre-existing conditions, diet & lifestyle, the current toxic load in their body, other stressors, and genetics.

Mold can actually exasperate and bring to focus weaknesses in your genetics. For example, if you are genetically predisposed to thyroid problems, you may start experiencing thyroid issues while living in mold. This is not always true, but just an example.

Symptoms mold can cause include:

• Post Nasal Drip

• Chronic Sinus Infections

• Ear Infections

• Bad Breath

• Chronic Cough

• Trouble Breathing

• Frequent Urination (especially in children)

• Vertigo

• Dizziness

• Balance issues

• Blackouts

• Migraines

• Tachycardia, heart palpitations, or any new heart condition

• Chronic Fatigue

• Insomnia

• Night sweats

• Night terrors

• Fatty Liver

• Jaundice (orange or yellow tint to skin) - indication of liver issues

• High Bilirubin

• Gallbladder Attacks

• Fat Malabsorption

• Oxalate Dumping

• Bloating / Feeling full all the time

• Belching

• Candida Overgrowth

• Indigestion

• IBS

• Constipation

• Food Intolerances especially to gluten, caffeine, and foods that contain high levels of mold & mycotoxins, or even oxalates

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Depersonalization

• Rage, Anger, or Irritability - Mold rage is a thing!

• Brain Fog

• Memory Issues

• Trouble with Word Recall

• Slurring Words

• Dementia

• Alzheimer’s

• Parkinson’s

• Facial Asymmetry

• Acne

• Hyperpigmentation

• Loss of Collagen in Face / Looking Older / Rapidly Aging

• Thyroid Conditions (such as Hypothyroidism, Hashimotos, or enlarged thyroid aka goiter

• Miscarriages

• Heavy Periods and Cramping

• Hormone Imbalances

• Eye Problems (glassy eyes, eye floaters, dry eyes, meibomian gland dysfunction, blurry vision)

• Fungal Rash or Rashes on Skin

• Itching

• Scaly Skin

• Dry, Peeling Feet

• Hair Loss

• Weight Gain or Weight Loss

• Electrical Zap Sensations

• Cancer of any kind

• POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)

• Autism diagnosis (in children)

• PANS or PANDAS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome or Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections)

• MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome)

• MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity)

  As you can see, mold can cause a HUGE range of health problems varying from sinus issues, brain & cognition issues, skin issues, liver issues, food intolerances, and so MUCH more. It’s pretty frightening what mold can do to you. And the even more disturbing part is those who are severely impacted by mold illness can have 80-90% of the symptoms mentioned above. Some people can’t even work because they are so sick from mold.

  Because the symptoms of mold illness can be so broad, it can be extremely difficult to diagnose mold illness without the help of an experienced mold literate doctor/practitioner, and/or by doing your own research.

  Learn about 4 different ways that can help you determine if mold is making you sick here.

  Note - This information has been gathered based on our personal experience with mold illness, chatting with hundreds of fellow moldies, and following the work of mold literate doctors like Dr. Jill Crista, Dr. Jill Carnahan, Dr. Ann Shippy, Dr. Jess Peatross, and Dr. Jaban Moore.