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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity treatments

Treatments for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is a condition in which individuals experience adverse reactions to various environmental chemicals at levels that are typically well tolerated by others. The symptoms can range from mild to severe and may include headaches, fatigue, dizziness, respiratory problems, and cognitive difficulties. While there is no known cure for MCS, there are several treatment approaches that can help manage the symptoms and improve the quality of life for those affected.

1. Avoidance of Triggers

Avoiding exposure to chemical triggers is the cornerstone of managing MCS. Identifying and eliminating or reducing exposure to substances that trigger symptoms is crucial. This may involve making changes in the home and workplace environment, such as using fragrance-free products, avoiding certain cleaning agents, and ensuring good ventilation. It is also important to minimize exposure to other potential triggers like pesticides, solvents, and certain foods.

2. Environmental Controls

Implementing environmental controls can help create a safe and supportive living and working environment for individuals with MCS. This may include using air purifiers with activated carbon filters, installing high-quality ventilation systems, and maintaining a clean and dust-free living space. Creating a designated "safe zone" within the home where exposure to potential triggers is minimized can also be beneficial.

3. Dietary Changes

Adopting a healthy and balanced diet can play a significant role in managing MCS symptoms. Some individuals with MCS find that certain foods or food additives can trigger their symptoms. Keeping a food diary and identifying potential triggers can help guide dietary changes. It is advisable to focus on whole, unprocessed foods, and consider an elimination diet under the guidance of a healthcare professional to identify specific food sensitivities.

4. Nutritional Supplements

Supplementing with certain nutrients may help support the body's detoxification processes and reduce symptoms associated with MCS. Antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and glutathione can help neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress. Omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, and B vitamins are also commonly recommended to support overall health and reduce inflammation.

5. Stress Management

Managing stress levels is crucial for individuals with MCS as stress can exacerbate symptoms. Techniques such as deep breathing exercises, meditation, yoga, and mindfulness can help reduce stress and promote relaxation. Engaging in activities that bring joy and practicing self-care are also important aspects of stress management.

6. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy can be beneficial for individuals with MCS, especially in managing the psychological impact of the condition. CBT helps individuals develop coping strategies, challenge negative thoughts and beliefs, and improve their overall well-being. It can also assist in managing anxiety and depression that may arise as a result of living with MCS.

7. Supportive Therapies

Complementary therapies such as acupuncture, massage, and chiropractic care may provide relief from MCS symptoms for some individuals. These therapies can help reduce pain, improve circulation, and promote relaxation. However, it is important to consult with a qualified practitioner and ensure their approach aligns with individual needs and sensitivities.

8. Medical Support

Working closely with a healthcare professional who understands MCS is essential. They can help develop an individualized treatment plan, provide guidance on symptom management, and address any underlying health conditions that may contribute to MCS symptoms. In some cases, medications may be prescribed to alleviate specific symptoms, such as pain or sleep disturbances.

It is important to note that what works for one person with MCS may not work for another. Each individual's experience with MCS is unique, and a multidisciplinary approach that combines various treatment modalities is often necessary. Patience, persistence, and self-care are key in managing MCS and improving overall well-being.

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Posted Mar 30, 2017 by KilkennyGirl 1000

Avoidance is key, which is why I started company selling non-toxic home goods. But diet and nutritional supplementation has been incredibly helpful for many folks provided they spoke with the right people

Posted Oct 9, 2017 by Andrew 1300

The main treatment is Avoidance. Nebulizing with Glutathione helps during attacks. There are programs developed by Annie Hopper and Ashtok Gupta which involves techniques to help change the limbic system in the brain. Some people claim success with that.

Posted Oct 24, 2017 by Paul 3000

IV glutathione and IV Meyer's Cocktail (Bs 5&6, magnesium and C).

Posted Oct 27, 2017 by JLMcK 5550

I believe DNRS, developed by Annie Hopper, is the best treatment available. It helped me regain a normal life after 15 years of MCS.

Posted Oct 28, 2017 by Katya 1042

AVOIDING EVERYDAY CHEMICALS

Posted Oct 30, 2017 by Diane 600

The best and only treatment that everyone recognizes is avoidance.

Posted Jan 3, 2018 by Willow 200

Avoid as many irritants as possible.

Posted Apr 12, 2018 by needinfo&help 1500

Nothing to add but the person- doctors who find anything that actually helps will be saints.

Posted Jun 10, 2018 by Katy 750

Avoidance is all that helps.
I use bongella when my mouth is irritated.
A mouthful of wine can also help.

Posted Jul 7, 2018 by vicci gates 700

Removing yourself from the exposure.

Posted Jan 6, 2019 by Cindi 3050

The simple answer is avoidance of toxins in the environment. However toxins appear in many items that we generally take for granted such as perfumes, colognes, essential oils, VOC’s in furniture and offgassing of products in our homes. Clothing such as polyester and exhaust fumes. Chemicals used to reduce ice on the roads or to fight fires.

Posted Mar 26, 2019 by Sharon 1300

There is no drug that works for me. I take Cetrizine Hydrochloride, four day's dose at once. It only helps a little but leaves me feeling dirty inside. I also have oxygen but again it only relieves it a bit. I don't know if you mean baths, showers and saunas are natural treatments, but they all help too.

Posted Apr 1, 2019 by Susan 2500

Avoidance and eliminating chemical contact.

Posted Apr 9, 2019 by MCSzombie 6220

Avoidance. Basically.
Though i have had to move home to escape a neighbour's drift as no one would defend my need to clean air in my home. I have lived several times unable to open a window or door. I had been suicidal.
I chew gum when on public transport to ease mouth reactions and wash my going out clothes separately to my house clothes.
Even in my new place i suffer from the laundry chemicals of my neighbours. But where can i go to escape them? There is no place for people like myself in modern society.

Posted Apr 14, 2019 by Vicci 200

Using baking soda and vinegar and Castille soap to wash most everything. Keeping an inhaler (I use Olbas) handy always. Staying away from laundry mats, scented candles, people who use strong laundry products, perfumes and colognes. Stay positive.

Posted Jun 4, 2019 by Heather 3000

The best thing you can do is avoid your triggers if at all possible. use a HEPA filter in your furnace or get an air purifier. become educated on what you can tolerate and what you can't, and try as much as possible not to be around things that trigger your symptoms. this varies according to what triggers you and what kind of reactions you have.

Posted Jul 21, 2019 by Trisha 1350

There isn’t a set treatment for MCS, each individual is different, they each react in different ways physiologically, it’s easy to pigeon hole and say one treatment and one clinician but it won’t work for everyone or for non at all

Posted Aug 22, 2019 by Carmen Rosemarie 2550

AVOIDANCE, period YOu dont go to the beach with skin cancer, nor a smokers lounge with emphysema

Posted Nov 18, 2019 by Angie P. 5000

Avoid exposure, take broad-spectrum organic food-grade supplements 3x daily, take cool showers to check inflammation, get exposure to sunlight, sweat regularly (sauna, hot yoga, exercise), audit your lifestyle for synthetic chemicals. https://www.facebook.com/ChemicalsAndChronicIllness/

Posted Dec 12, 2019 by Joanna 6200

Chemical avoidance is the best treatment for MCS

Posted Jan 24, 2020 by Tiffani 1300

Stay away from anyone that triggers your MCS (mine is perfume and chemical based products). So I do not go to public places. Friends and Family adhere to a FRAGRANCE FREE zone in and outside my house. I only use FRAGRANCE FREE products. I do use some migraine medicine and anti inflamatory medicines

Posted Jan 30, 2020 by Noeleen 2500

Limiting and/or avoid exposure and brain training.

Posted Feb 11, 2020 by Rheama 1600

Avoidance, living as clean as possible.

Posted Mar 31, 2020 by Judie 1860

Determine triggering substances by recording products that cause symptoms and those that do not.
Evaluate those products for ingredients. Cross off ingredients found in products from safe list on the unsafe list. This will isolate the harmful substances over time.
Avoid triggering substances.
Mind your diet. Many chemicals occur in food, not just as pesticides, but also as filling agents, preservatives, natural and artificial flavorings and colorants. Work with a dietician or nutritionist to eliminate foods that produce symptoms.
Mind your medicines. Many ingredients that are triggering may also be found in over-the-counter drugs and prescription medication. Make sure your doctor records ALL medication intolerances in your chart as allergies.
Wear a respirator that is designed to filter GASSES/FUMES, such as a 3M 6200, 6500, 7000 or FF-400 Series half or full face piece with 60923, 60926 or 60928 cartridges. These will also protect you (but not others) from COVID-19 as they are also designed to filter particles.
Obtain 1 or more air purifiers for home use. HEPPA and activated charcoal and carbon filtration are necessary components of effective air purification.
With your doctor and care coordinator, write a care plan for the hospital/ER and obtain needed accommodation letters for clinic care, in-home care, public spaces, transportation, housing (if you rent), education and work.
Determine accommodations for social situations and meeting people in person or sharing home space. Educate the people you meet in person with about how to decontaminate themselves, mitigate an exposure and remediate a contaminated space.
With your care team, formulate an evacuation plan if your home space becomes contaminated. This means finding places in the community you can safely stay while your home space is being remediated.

Posted Sep 27, 2020 by Rebecca St. Martin 3570

Getting out and away from the triggerring things in the air (perfume, cigaretsmokeparticles, airpolluton from cars, diesel exhaust at all, barbecue fire, offgassing from formaldehyde, essential oils and so on!
A lot of clean air and especially salty seawater air.
Infrared sauna, active charcoal, avoiding processed food and especially food that has been used pesticides and herbicides on in the process of making the food/ingrediens.
Avoiding damp and waterdamaged buildings.

Posted Sep 28, 2020 by Michella Svane 850

There is no cure. What you can do to mitigate:
1. Avoidance
2. Trisalts
3. Infared sauna
4. Rest
5. Pure coconut milk

Posted Nov 12, 2020 by shelley 3650

I found Prozac and Klonopin which helped me deal with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, and it helped me for 23 years until it stopped working.

Unfortunately, staying away from chemicals and smells is the only thing that I know that helps, currently.

Posted Feb 21, 2021 by Christi 2350

Avoidance, brain retraining, meditation, oxygen

Posted Jul 24, 2021 by Serenity 2500

Avoidance of triggers (including removing all products containing "fragrance" and all toxic cleaning products from your home and replacing them with healthier alternatives), eating an organic diet

Posted Nov 11, 2021 by kola05 2620

For me, it's avoidance. Living as "clean" as possible. Remove all fragrance, smoke, by-products, etc. from the home and environment.

Posted Jul 31, 2022 by m healthy 500

Avoiding chemicals.
Muscle testing to determine what. you react to.
Healthy diet
Natural, non scented products

Posted Nov 3, 2022 by Eduardo 1700