The diagnostic label of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is being applied increasingly, although definition of the phenomenon is elusive. MCS has become more widely known and increasingly controversial as more patients receive the label. Persons with the label of multiple chemical sensitivity are said to suffer multisystem illnesses as a result of contact with - or proximity to - a spectrum of substances, including airborne agents. These may include both recognized pollutants and other pollutants ordinarily considered harmless. Some doctors believe that MCS is a purely psychological issue. Others, however, counter that the disorder can cause the kinds of problems that keep those who are affected from leading a normal life. Also: Chemical Hypersensitivity, Environmental Illness, MCS

	Alpha Lipoic Acid As A Treatment "...Lipoic acid is used therapeutically for a variety of conditions including chemical hypersensitivity syndrome, heavy metal toxicity, diabetic neuropathy, chronic aggressive hepatitis, elevated liver enzymes and liver toxicity..." Arrhythmias/Dysrhythmias Relationship to Environmental Illness / MCS "An irregular or rapid heart beat and awareness of your heart beating are listed as possible symptoms of environmental illness..." Aspartame (Nutrasweet) Avoidance As A Treatment "...Aspartame Disease may mimic symptoms of, or worsen: Fibromyalgia, arthritis, multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease, lupus, multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS), diabetes and diabetic Complications, seizures, Alzheimer's disease, birth defects, chronic fatigue syndrome, lymphoma, Lyme's disease, attention deficit disorder (ADD and ADHD), panic disorder,..." Chemical Avoidance As A Treatment "...Dust is a problem for the MCS sufferer as it is very good at absorbing VOCs..." Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia Syndrome Relationship to Environmental Illness / MCS "MCS is a distinct illness that many times is diagnosed secondarily to CFS and/or fibromyalgia..." Recommendation Dental Metal Removal "...Metal-driven chronic inflammation may affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA-axis) and trigger a myriad of non-specific symptoms characterizing CFS, MCS and other related diseases..." Electrical Hypersensitivity The Condition "...Risk Factors ES patients often are also Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) sufferers..." Environmental Illness / MCS The Condition "Chemical sensitivity disorder or Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is defined as "an acquired disorder characterized by recurrent symptoms, referable to multiple organ systems, occurring in response to exposure to many chemically..." Our Question about joint pain/swelling/stiffness "Joint pain is a possible symptom of environmental illness..." Relationship to Autoimmune Tendency "Reports of autoimmune markers in MCS patients, like most MCS data, are inconsistent..." Relationship to Allergy to Foods (Hidden) "...People with MCS are often unaware of hidden food allergies which could be contributing to their overall allergic load..." Recommendation Dental Metal Removal "...Metal-driven chronic inflammation may affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA-axis) and trigger a myriad of non-specific symptoms characterizing CFS, MCS and other related diseases..." Gulf War Illness The Condition "...Often these patients have been diagnosed with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome (MCS) or Organophosphate-Induced Delayed Neurotoxicity (OPIDN)..." Immune System Imbalance (TH2 Dominance) The Condition "...These include AIDS, CFS, candidiasis, multiple allergies, multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS), viral hepatitis, gulf war illness, cancer and other illnesses..."

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