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Thank you for your comments. I did not know about the gene mutation as a possible cause. I can remember back to around 1969 of having symptoms. These have gotten worse with age. They started using the sludge in the 1970s.
I am determined to "rule-out" the PFAS and autoimmune items since I have found that QUEST Labs offers tests without a physician order. These can be found on their website. (There are other companies that do this but do not offer the PFAS Test.) It is expensive. The PFAS Test includes 9 different chemicals. You can order and pay for it on line and then they allow you to book an appointment.
Unfortunately, according to an article by the AMA "PFAS Health Effects and CDC Guidelines....."there is no medically approved treatment to remove PFAS from the body". So, if my results are positive, what can I do next. Reduce exposure would be one thing. Perhaps water purification - check to be sure it removes PFAS along with the other bad things. But, what in the world can you do about the food supply?
You can get rid of the rubber cooking tools and containers, non-stick pans, but it is also in stain resistance or water resistant clothing. We are just saturated with it.
So, to stop my panic for now until I get my test results back. To do the tests on Monday.