{"id":265,"date":"2014-03-31T15:02:39","date_gmt":"2014-03-31T19:02:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sudbury.ma.us\/disability\/2014\/03\/31\/commission-on-disability-educational-topic\/"},"modified":"2014-03-31T15:02:39","modified_gmt":"2014-03-31T19:02:39","slug":"commission-on-disability-educational-topic","status":"public-archive","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sudbury.ma.us\/disability\/2014\/03\/31\/commission-on-disability-educational-topic\/","title":{"rendered":"Commission on Disability: Educational Topic"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p align=\"center\">\n\t\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p align=\"center\">\n\t\t\t<strong>Multiple Chemical Sensitivity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n\t\t\t<strong>A New Disability &ndash; what it is, causes and treatments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n\t\t\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tMultiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is used to describe a disorder or class of conditions that individuals may develop after being exposed to certain chemicals.&nbsp; Even though these exposures may not be any higher than is usually tolerated, or was previously tolerated by the current sufferer, symptoms can still occur.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tIndividual symptoms depend on the person&rsquo;s exposure to specific chemicals.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tSymptoms can vary from mild to severe &ndash; ranging from headaches to fatigue, body pains, breathing problems, mood changes, or confusion.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tChemical exposure is suspected to be the leading cause of MCS (although other factors such as natural allergens, certain foods and mold have also been implicated).<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tIf you regularly experience the following kinds of symptoms you may want to consult your doctor and ask for a referral to a doctor who specializes in occupational and\/or environmental medicine.&nbsp; It may also be worth finding out if this specialist has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of MCS.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t&nbsp;Common symptoms include:<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\tHeadaches&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &#9642;&nbsp; Respiratory problems such as&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\tFatigue&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; tightness in chest or shortness of breath<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\tConfusion&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &#9642;&nbsp; Muscle and joint pain and weakness<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\tShort-term memory loss&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &#9642;&nbsp; Palpitations<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\tDizziness&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &#9642;&nbsp; Increased sensitivity to odor<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\tFainting spells&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &#9642;&nbsp; Rashes<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\tFlu-like symptoms&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &#9642;&nbsp; Gastrointestinal symptoms such as<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\tDepression and Irritability&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; loose stools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\t\t&nbsp;An individual may develop MCS after one substantial chemical exposure or after several lower-level exposures to substances such as pesticides, solvents, or cleaning solutions.&nbsp; It has been suggested that this initiation or &ldquo;induction&rdquo; stage is followed by &ldquo;triggering&rdquo; of symptoms by everyday levels of chemicals and certain foods that were previously tolerated.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t&nbsp;It is generally accepted that <strong>indoor air quality<\/strong> is likely to play a major role in both the development (induction) and chronic reoccurrence (triggering) of MCS symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<strong>&nbsp;For more information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t&nbsp;MDPH Bureau of Environmental Health, Boston, MA&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 617-624-5757<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\tor<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\tMA Assoc. for the Chemically Injured (MACI)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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