Sensitivity & health experiences

**Re: FCC ET Docket No. 13-84 — Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields** To the Federal Communications Commission: My name is Elizabeth Anne Dunlap. I am a Colorado resident, a medical visualisation specialist with a master's degree in Medical Visualisation and Human Anatomy from the University of Glasgow, and an individual living with severe electromagnetic sensitivity (ES). I am submitting this comment to urge the FCC to reconsider its radiofrequency exposure guidelines in light of contemporary scientific research, reported health effects, and the lived experiences of people whose health and ability to participate in ordinary society are profoundly affected by their electromagnetic environments. **1. Existing RF exposure standards are inadequate** The FCC's existing exposure limits are largely based on protection against established adverse effects associated with tissue heating. These standards do not adequately resolve questions concerning potential biological effects of long-term, low-intensity, pulsed, or cumulative RF exposure. Research into oxidative stress, cellular signalling, neurological function, and other biological responses warrants continued independent investigation. The absence of scientific consensus about the clinical significance of reported non-thermal effects should not be mistaken for proof that all exposures below existing limits are harmless. **2. Electromagnetic sensitivity is a serious accessibility issue** My own experience illustrates the practical consequences of electromagnetic sensitivity. I experience severe physical symptoms that I associate with exposure to wireless infrastructure and devices, including migraines, stabbing pain, dizziness, burning sensations, nausea, and significant sleep disruption. These experiences have fundamentally altered my ability to work, travel, obtain housing, access public services, and participate in community life. I have invested considerable resources in modifying my living environment, including removing wireless equipment, using wired communications, and implementing electrical and RF mitigation measures. Regardless of ongoing scientific disagreements about the causes of electromagnetic sensitivity, the functional limitations experienced by affected individuals deserve serious consideration and appropriate accommodation. **3. The public needs meaningful opportunities to reduce exposure** Wireless technology is increasingly difficult to avoid. Smart meters, cellular infrastructure, wireless routers, connected appliances, and other transmitting devices have become pervasive in residential and public environments. People who wish to minimise their exposure should have practical, affordable options, including: - Access to wired telecommunications and internet services. - Non-transmitting utility meters and alternatives to mandatory wireless equipment. - Transparent information about RF emissions and infrastructure deployment. - Consideration of residential proximity and cumulative exposure when evaluating wireless installations. - Preservation of environments where individuals can live and work with reduced RF exposure. **4. Independent research and modernised exposure assessment are essential** The FCC should support a transparent review of peer-reviewed research, including studies examining biological endpoints beyond tissue heating. Exposure assessment should consider realistic conditions involving multiple transmitters, variable signal characteristics, chronic exposure, and populations with differing health circumstances. The Commission should also meaningfully address the findings and concerns raised by independent researchers, clinicians, and affected communities rather than relying exclusively on historical exposure assumptions. **5. Requested FCC action** I respectfully request that the Commission: 1. Reassess the scientific basis of its RF exposure limits through an independent, transparent, multidisciplinary review. 2. Evaluate evidence concerning non-thermal biological effects and long-term exposure. 3. Consider cumulative and real-world exposure conditions in future regulatory decisions. 4. Protect access to wired alternatives and reasonable accommodations for individuals reporting electromagnetic sensitivity. 5. Improve public participation, disclosure, and accountability in decisions affecting residential RF exposure. The Commission's responsibility extends beyond facilitating wireless communications. It must also give serious consideration to public health, accessibility, and the ability of Americans to make informed decisions about their environments. For individuals such as myself, this is not merely an abstract scientific debate. It concerns the ability to maintain a home, pursue a profession, obtain essential services, and live with dignity. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Anne Dunlap, MSc Morrison, Colorado

Can only use my mobile phone on 4G, 5G rapidly creates nausea, headaches and generalised substantial discomfort, disappearing quite quickly after change from 5G to 4G. Updating my mobile phone on wifi always creates a headache within a few minutes, wifi off after completion. This reflects research such as: "Rev Environ Health. 2017 Sep 26;32(3):291-299. doi: 10.1515/reveh-2017-0014. Functional brain MRI in patients complaining of electrohypersensitivity after long term exposure to electromagnetic fields. Gunnar Heuser 1, Sylvia A Heuser 1" showing emf sensitivity is associated with distinct fMRI scans. "Electromagn Biol Med. 2006;25(4):245-58. doi: 10.1080/15368370601044150. Electrohypersensitivity: state-of-the-art of a functional impairment. Olle Johansson 1" Where in Sweden: "In Sweden, electrohypersensitivity (EHS) is an officially fully recognized functional impairment (i.e., it is not regarded as a disease). Survey studies show that somewhere between 230,000-290,000 Swedish men and women report a variety of symptoms when being in contact with electromagnetic field (EMF) sources." "Int J Prev Med. 2018 Jul 20:9:61. doi: 10.4103/ijpvm.IJPVM_70_17. eCollection 2018. Mobile Phone Distance from Head and Temperature Changes of Radio Frequency Waves on Brain Tissue Farhad Forouharmajd 1, Hossein Ebrahimi 1, Siamak Pourabdian 1" recorded tissue temperature changes from emf. and: "Environ Res. 2018 Jul:164:405-416. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2018.01.035. Epub 2018 Mar 21. Wi-Fi is an important threat to human health. Martin L Pall 1" Summarises the effects of emf on human biology. These papers are part of a growing body of research confirming the experience of many like my self who have direct experience of discomfort in emf fields. That was brought home most clearly years ago when using a laptop on wifi, on initiating a video call, it felt as though my arms were burning, an experience that subsided quite quickly after the call finished.

I and others in my circle are very sensitive to EMFs and wireless radiation. We experience headaches, joint aches, cannot think/process clearly, dizziness - and I have read that some people have seizures when exposed to any amount of radiation. There are studies showing that cell phones emit more radiation than is allowed according to current FCC limits. This is multiplied in children, who have smaller bodies/brains (which are still developing). There are wi-fi towers EVERYWHERE, making it very difficult for those who suffer to participate for very long (or at all) in any public place, be it restaurants, libraries, public buildings, and even peoples' houses. Multiple studies show that we do NOT need 5G, as the current speed is sufficient for most needs, yet they keep making signals stronger and forcing us to use them. We are told that EVERYONE needs wi-fi in their homes, so in an apartment building you will have multiple full-strength signals on 24/7. Manufacturers make it difficult to turn routers on and off quickly. All of this radiation is impossible to get away from. EMF protective clothing is not enough. Most of us have ethernet in our homes because we are forced to have wi-fi/computers in order to do anything in life. Alternative measures such as ethernet or landlines are made so expensive that many cannot afford them. Manufacturers do not provide alternatives for sufferers like us. Many people have sued to get masts off of school buildings, as studies have shown higher rates of cancer in students attending those schools. Multiple studies show tumors or weakened bone structure directly under places where people place their phones next to their bodies. Multiple studies show lower sperm counts for men who insist on putting their phones in their pockets. It is outrageous that these studies are not being made public. We are not made aware of the dangers of keeping cell phones on and next to the body for ANY length of time. This is only stated in the VERY SMALL print in cell phone inserts, which are worded in legalese and so small that no one takes the time to read them. Manufacturers should be forced to fully disclose the dangers of cell phone and "smart" machine use to the public. "Smart" meters, TVs, appliances, etc. are another major source of cancer of which no one is aware. Utility companies also make it more expensive and more difficult to stop "smart meters" from being installed on one's property. We are literally killing ourselves by allowing this radiation in every part of our lives. If we want to have a healthy nation, we must fund scientists who can find ways to make communication healthier. Please take a long, hard look at ALL studies, who funded them, how they were set up, and who stands to gain by the outcomes. We need to get back to HONEST scientific reasoning and studies that are not driven by profit and market share. The FCC needs to work for the PUBLIC and IT'S SAFETY once again.

I am an individual consumer with an AAT license in Arizona. Auricular Acupuncture Technician. I am confirming that I have felt and continue to feel the effects of the blanketed wireless transmission frequencies where I have lived, most evident and acute in Sedona, Arizona. Each year the following issues have become more pronounced and apparently chronic where I do what ever I can to remediate the effects. (This is an ongoing process) I also attended a EMF/ EMR class in Sedona for further education. Not only do we have the surrounding frequencies in WIFI situations but our homes wired traditionally also emit frequencies. Aggression Apprehension Tension Anxiety Depression Ear ringing Heart palpitations at times Cloudy or mental fog I am around wireless phones, Smart Meters on the house and Home WIFI systems that now do no longer offer wired only connections.

I became very ill from wireless after hooking my house up to it and eliminating hardwired devices. It took me sometime to figure out what the cause was. I suffered from neuropathy, severe brain fog, extreme fatigue, vision impairment, migraines and GI symptoms. Once I went back to hardwired those symptoms disappeared. Hardwired is superior, already in place, not hackable and does not cause all the above mentioned symptoms. It's not right to have wireless technology that harms every cell in our bodies, especially when it is measured by standards from long ago that have nothing to do with the scientific fact that they do cause severe harm to all living things.

Soy afectad de EHS, se nevcesita mas investigacion y asistencia medica para los enfermos. Es urgente regular la exposicion a radiaciones para la poblacion en general y que no enfermen mas personas

I am an eighty five year old retired female living in a retirement community in Northern California, since October 1013. After living here for about six months, I began having strange physical symptoms - heart palpations, dizziness, nausea and tinnitus. I started investigating the cause of these symptoms, and found six electric smart (wireless) meters on the outside bedroom wall close to where I sleep. They are pulsating high levels of radio frequency radiation 24 hours a day. I discontinued sleeping in that bedroom and the symptoms disappeared, except for the tinnitus. When I stayed at my nephews house in the country which has low EMFs, the tinnitus subsided. This scenario is a classic of someone suffering from electro hypersensitivity (EHS). I urge the FCC to reevaluate the upper limits of radio frequency radiation that are safe for humans and wildlife. In the many years since you set these limits, there have been many scientific studies showing that these limits are entirely too high. Many people like myself have suffered from wifi and 5G exposure. It is time for you to make changes.

ever since the smart meter been put in 20 years ago, my health and physical condition has been going downhill, just few years back when i talked to my PCP, he realized many of my symptoms was close to emf radiation poisoning. he asked if i might have a smart meter, which i told him yes, he aske how long at that time it was like 18 yrs (now it is 20 yrs). so he was suspicious with the symptoms: Fatigue and Exhaustion: Persistent tiredness that does not improve with rest, sometimes described as feeling drained or depleted; Cognitive Issues: Trouble concentrating, memory problems, and brain fog; Dizziness and Balance Problems: Feeling lightheaded or off-balance, sometimes reported in occupational EMF exposure cases (which my balance is now worse during the last 2 yrs); Skin Sensations: Burning, tingling, (no rashes but unexplained bruises), and prickling sensations on the skin (at times feels like biting; Tinnitus: Ringing or buzzing in the ears, more common in EMF-sensitive individuals (this started 15 yrs ago and it has been constant and right now the buzzing in right now has gotten louder as i am sitting here typing this); Nausea: Feeling unsettled or experiencing (not so mild) vomiting and riding in vehicles makes it worse, i even tried pumpkin puree with ginger, and probiotic ginger with lemon, ginger candy and ginger lozenges that cost $8 for a small back) there is no easing the nausea at all, this is worse than morning sickness; Musculoskeletal Pain: Generalized body pain, sometimes resembling fibromyalgia or what i call serious muscles spasms which are very painful (another reason of no sleep among the other symptoms); i am also one of the most calm cool person and usually nothing bothers me at but now Anxiety and Mood Changes: Heightened stress, irritability, or depression linked to EMF exposure (even when it comes to kids they seems to irritate the hell out of me, considering i have 2 kids and 4 grandkids. i tried to reduce exposure to high-EMF environments but that is a failure since the smart meter is right behind my bedroom. on top of that learned that wifi is just as bad and yes i have it in order to use my laptop and pay bills but these new box not only give off EMF radiation they are now tracking every move you make in your own home, yup found out about that. the worse part of all of this exposure for 20 yrs, since 2018 i started losing my teeth, either they fell out, or they disintegrated which makes it hard to eat the proper food. yeah lost 99% of my teeth because of the emf radiation. when i learned about this years ago and then learning that the symptoms i was dealing with is realated to the emf radiation like i said i did some digging, i learned about these special screens that are made in the USA (Smart Meter Guard) that goes over the meters blocking. i talked to the one who makes them on Sep 22, 2025, which was about year later after my first contact to the company. this is what karl told me Smart Meter Guard actually blocks about 95% of the EMF, the signal to the utility company. The 5% or so that gets out is still enough for the utility company to get their signal while shielding about 95% of the EMF you're exposed to. We have thousands of these installed all across the US and Canada and have not had a problem with a utility company not getting their sign. He is right in that if the utility company doesn't get their signal they get very upset and can fine you, however, this doesn't happen with the Smart Meter Guard installed. Hope this helps you. Thanks, Karl i responded i wish people like you would educate people like them of the truth. are you still selling them???... i know i had to measure my meter since it is the first one that came out 2006 which is smaller size he stated yes, we still do sell them but we only sell them on our web site right now. We cam up with a newer and better design and we don't to get a patent first before we put it on Amazon because everything we put on Amazon gets copied by the Chinese. The Guard actually fits on the metal ring at the base of the smart meter and not the smart meter itself. That metal ring is the same on all smart meters so the Guard would fit yours for sure. Amazon is rampant for Chinese made copies of what other people make. Yes, for sure you can send a picture of your smart meter and I can tell you for sure if the Guard will fit but there's a 99% chance it will though. Thanks, Karl then he went on gave me the website, which to this day i haven't gone to check it out but it is not up to us customers to protect ourselves from these evil bastard, they need to be made to have these USA screens be put on by the electric companies for free, we don't get charged nor the electric bill go up to cover their asses. well said my piece, i hope you take this matter seriously not just about me but the older generation and the younger ones. i mean i know you government love depopulating this country but still some of us still like to stick around longer and not deal with major health issues. sue baxter

I am writing regarding the FCC’s response to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals’ remand concerning its decades-old radiofrequency (RF) radiation exposure guidelines. The Court directed the FCC to provide a reasoned explanation for its determination that its guidelines adequately protect humans against harmful effects of RF radiation unrelated to cancer. Specifically, the court required the FCC to address the impacts of RF radiation on children, the health implications of long-term exposure, the ubiquity of wireless devices and technological developments, impacts on the environment, and the adequacy of the FCC’s testing procedures for cell phones and other portable devices. The FCC should fully consider evidence and real-world experiences concerning the health and environmental impacts of wireless radiation, including non-cancer health effects, impacts on children, long-term and cumulative exposure, cancer, and impacts on wildlife and the environment. The FCC is not a health agency and does not have expertise in medicine, biology or public health. Yet, the agency continues to assert authority over RF exposure standards and is preparing to reach conclusions about whether its existing guidelines adequately protect the public. I urge the FCC to recognize the critical role of federal health agencies, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and to rely on appropriate health and biological expertise when addressing the issues identified by the court. This issue matters to me personally because: While in the military I developed migraines and vertigo that were triggered by high EMF environments. Moreover, It is well know that HF radios in fighter jets cause cancer. Please reference any fighter jet systems manual. We use to call the cone of the antenna in front of the jet the cone of cancer. There are notes, warnings and cautions pertaining to this danger. While there are different frequency ranges to the many avionics in a fighter jet some of these frequency bands reserved for the military have been released for use by the tech industry within the civilian population(Why?). There is a clear safety issue with this current technology please also reference the military studies done on radar operators in the 60's and 70's showing health concerns. It's time to FOIA all government organizations to include the military for all experiments regarding technology using any type of frequency based power. Non ionizing radiation should be looked at differently than ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation is more apt to cause damage via thermal heating. Non ionizing radiation is more likely to affect the calcium channels of the body therefore showing damage later in a persons life that is not expressed by thermal damage. Because of this it also tends to affect people in different ways depending on their individual exposures and body type. We know that different types of frequency's can affect a person with more fat differently than someone with less fat. We know a millimeter wave cannot penetrate the body as deep as a longer wave frequency. Therefore more fat could potentially equal more protection against a millimeter wave reaching an organ. This is especially important with children as most do not have the body fat of an adult allowing the millimeter wave to penetrate deeper into their developing bodies. Currently the FCC only looks at ionizing radiation effects, this is pure negligence on the FCC's side as it is common knowledge among anyone that works with avionics that there are other dangers to frequency then just ionizing radiation as I explained above. This issue is going to have the most damaging effects on our children. It's time to start caring about our future generations and immediately stop any further roll out of cell towers and wireless technologies, remove all antennas from schools, remove wifi from schools and cease the use of 3g/4g/5g towers within our cities until the FCC does its job and does a complete overhaul of its safety standards to reflect measuring all the dangers that can result from this use of technology. The FCC must also ensure the Tech companies are held to the strictest 3rd party study's to ensure what they are proposing is safe. Then the FCC must remove all employees with conflicts of interest ensuring no industry employees are allowed to ever work for the FCC or vice versa. Or at least have a 5 year no compete agreement in their contracts. The FCC should also be required to work with HSS. The HSS should study the health effects and then the FCC must be required to update its standards to ensure the dangers Identified by HSS are addressed in their safety standards. I urge the FCC to give meaningful consideration to the experiences and evidence before it and to fully address each of the issues identified by the court.

I am very Wifi and EMF sensitive. I start to feel ill when I work on my computer for more than 15 minutes. I even have it connected to an ethernet cable and still the EMF's and Wifi disturb me, and cause a loss of energy, headaches, and a feeling like I am car sick. I am extra sensitive to the cell phone. I use a Samsung S8 phone because of the low SARS rating, but even with this phone, I get a pain in my left ear when I am within one foot of the phone. I put it on airplane mode when I talk. I know people who are way more WiFi and EMF sensitive than I am. This is a real issue that impacts the health and lives of many people like me. Please help to address this problem. Thank you. Deborah