It's Mold Illness, Stupid!

Posted by beachbum @arichards3, Jan 7 11:54am

James Carville gets credit for coining the slogan "it's the economy, stupid" for Bill Clinton's 1992 campaign.

Well, for me, it turns out it isn't Long COVID, it is Mold Illness, Stupid!

My journey began in November 2021 when I had my first and last Moderna Booster. Within 2 weeks I couldn't exercise, think, and my fatigue was severe. Thus began my chasing of the Long COVID rabbit.

Figuratively speaking, saw every Doctor in the Charleston, SC area, visited Mayo Rochester, and had every test in the book, and of course all results showed I was a healthy 65 year old.

Never one to give up, I turned heavily to Dr. Google and Dr. YouTube late in 2024. I found Dr. Patterson and went through his regimen starting early 2025. Made some initial progress, but when Dr. Patterson saw that my test results (his proprietary blood test was the first in nearly 4 years showing that I had something wrong with me, yay! Seriously I was happy someone finally found something wrong) and my progress had stalled, he said "hmm, we should test you for Lyme and Mold Illness". Tested negative for Lyme and positive for Mold. Dr. Patterson hypothesizes that the vaccine reduced my immunity and allowed a lifetime of exposure to mold to do its dirty work and cause Mycotoxins to affect me. My body is full of Mycotoxins. Seems many of the symptoms of Lyme, Mold, and Long COVID cross over adding confusion for medical professionals. For me, Mycotoxins are causing my PEM, Brain Fog, Fatigue, and even an itchy scaly scalp that had my Dermatologist running in circles.

I am both grateful and angry. Grateful because Dr. Patterson found the murder weapon, but angry wondering why none of the dozens of medical professionals across nearly 4 years thought to test me for Mold.

I was waiting to write this post, because candidly I wasn't completely convinced I wasn't chasing yet another false hope. But, I am 1 month into what is allegedly a 6 month treatment regimen and I now feel better. Not as good as pre November 2021, but with hope that in a few more months that I will.

I found a local Doctor who treats Mold Illness and have listened to every single YouTube video produced by Dr. Andrew Campbell and am following a hybrid regimen of Doctor Weir and Dr. Campbell.

I hope this post helps some and wish you all the best.

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beachbum | @arichards3 | Feb 2 8:20am

In reply to @oly78 "Please let us know how your journey goes… Did you have to get tested outside of..." + (show)

@oly78 nearly 2 months through the regimen and definitely feeling better

shookie | @shookie | Feb 8 10:39pm

Has your breathing been a 1ssue with the mold Y

beachbum | @arichards3 | Feb 9 6:22am

In reply to @shookie "Has your breathing been a 1ssue with the mold Y" + (show)

@shookie for me, no it has not although for some who have mold illness it is a symptom. My symptoms were brain fog, PEM, fatigue, rocking sensation, amotivation, and an odd head sensation that made me feel unwell. I am feeling substantially better now after 2 months of treatment.

shookie | @shookie | Feb 9 7:18am

Thank you for replying. I’am so glad you are experiencing some improvement.

susanpisces | @susanpisces | Feb 9 2:17pm

Would you be willing to share what your mold illness regimen consists of? I have a family member who has been treated for mycotoxins and curious if that is complicating my long covid illness. Thank you!

beachbum | @arichards3 | Feb 10 5:48am

In reply to @susanpisces "Would you be willing to share what your mold illness regimen consists of? I have a..." + (show)

@susanpisces as with many things, it’s a bit complicated. When Dr Patterson discovered I had mold illness he couldn’t help me find treatment so I struck out on my own finding a couple of offices in Charleston that treat mold/mycotoxins and some reputable YouTube professionals. Quickly learned that there’s some disagreement about regimens that work. Personally took to Dr Andrew Campbell and his very straight approach. I chose a hybrid regimen which is part Dr Campbell and part Dr Weirs. 1. Ensure you are no longer exposed (done). 2. Antifungal Itraconazole (taking) 3. Supplements (taking, hybrid Campbell, Weirs) 4. Low histamine diet ( Weirs says not needed for me). 5. Glutathione and Fiber (Campbell disagrees, Weirs says he’s had success).

2 months down, 4 to go. Feeling human again for a 69 year old. Retest urin and blood at 6 months to prove my body is rid of mycotoxins. Those tests along with feeling better will be my proof this terrible 4+ years is behind me.

Highly recommend you ground yourself in a Doctor Andrew Campbell YouTube. He is very understandable and straight which I personally like.

Also, get tested. That’s what Dr Patterson did for me. When his regimen didn’t continue to work he paused with a hmmmmm and said we should test you for Lyme and Mold. Bingo!

klf58 | @klf58 | Feb 11 7:39am

In reply to @arichards3 "@susanpisces as with many things, it’s a bit complicated. When Dr Patterson discovered I had mold..." + (show)

@arichards3
I had Lyme years ago and covid seemed to reactivate it. 6 years next month with LC for me. Had treatment for mold, but no effect on long covid symptoms. Glad you're feeling better.

beachbum | @arichards3 | Feb 11 8:49am

In reply to @klf58 "@arichards3 I had Lyme years ago and covid seemed to reactivate it. 6 years next month..." + (show)

@klf58 Did you retest to confirm Mycotoxins are out of your system? I read and listen that there are times when people use the wrong regimen and the mycotoxins aren’t eliminated from the body.

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