A Closer Look at Multiple Chemical Sensitivity With Dr. Steven Bock and Kathleen Wallace

What do a bug bite, a hair salon, and over 50 mysterious health symptoms have in common? Join Kathleen Wallace and Dr. Steven Bock as they share how Kathleen, a successful salon owner, developed Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) due to Lyme disease and occupational exposure to beauty industry chemicals.
This moving interview captures Kathleen’s losses-her marriage, business, and home-as well as the hope and renewed life purpose she found as a result of Dr. Bock’s expertise and compassion. Gain valuable insights into Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and the urgent need for awareness and support for individuals with invisible disabilities.
Episode Highlights:
· Kathleen Wallace shares the symptoms that plagued her for years and how she finally received a diagnosis from Dr. Bock. (3:14)
· Dr. Bock describes what Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is. (7:41)
· Dr. Bock explains why MCS is not understood or acknowledged by more of the medical community. (11:45)
· Dr. Bock explains treatment options for MCS. (13:20)
· Dr. Bock describes how frequently other illnesses coexist alongside MCS, and the order of treatment. (14:56)
· Kathleen describes what it’s like to live with MCS. (18:18)
· Kathleen describes the measures she takes to combat her symptoms. (22:22)
· Dr. Bock shares how chemical exposures in various situations, including on September 11th and related to Gulf War Syndrome, have kicked off MCS in some individuals. (25:03)
· Dr. Bock discusses if MCS is curable, and first steps to take to find help for MCS. (28:08)
· Kathleen describes how life has changed since being diagnosed with MCS, and what has helped. (30:43)
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[@whollycreative6817]

It makes me so angry how many of us tried to get help and were dismissed and gaslit. Thank goodness for the internet and information sharing!!! Thanks for sharing your story.

[@whollycreative6817]

No substitute for a purpose-driven life! It’s keeping me going in my 7th year of life collapse and 5th year of homelessness. Thank you for your advocacy.

[@Cynthia-ci3bn]

After years of not working, I started driving for Uber food delivery. I still get affected by how so many peoples fresheners penetrate through their homes or their dryer vents. It’s just so hard sometimes, but it has given me hope. The financial stress is just too much. I hope this helps someone.

[@eicrusade6161]

There is a test just like MS. Blood work is usually normal in MS too, but an MRI will show lesions. MCS shows on SPECT and PET scans because the problem is the blood brain barrier. Unfortunately, the medical industry doesn't want MCS to be physical and EI doctors can't afford the equipment. Luckily for many, "brain retraining" teaches mcsers to deny their symptoms to calm the limbic system and it works for the many.

[@whollycreative6817]

MCS started 20 years before my health collapsed due to mold and Lyme. I was a college professor and had fatigue so bad I couldn’t read a sentence. Now I’m “all better” until I have an exposure. And thanks to a super toxic society that’s nearly daily disability.

[@sylviareisman6662]

Do you have mast cell activation?

[@Cynthia-ci3bn]

Did Kathleen say Baldwinsville NY? Does anyone know the name of salon? I’m in Long Island NY, looking for salon.

[@whollycreative6817]

I’ve had to live in my vehicle because I was too sick to work and social security disability was insufficient to pay rent and receive medical care which is not covered by poverty healthcare. Government housing is not accessible!!!!