Neurological symptoms & sleep

I have been personally affected by my cell phone, computer and wireless radiation since January of 2019 when I had an “electrical accident” in my home office. Since then, when I touch my cell phone or use my laptop, I get these symptoms: tingling on the tip of my tongue that spreads further back toward my throat, my lips swell, nausea, swelling in my joints, ...until I stop using the device. The cell phone impacts me extremely quickly, just by touching the front of it, and I often get a pulse through my arm. Awhile back, I began to get a lump in my breast. It was right where I could feel the signal from my fingers on the cellphone to my breast. This lump kept increasing in size until I went to the doctor and showed her. It felt important that a medical person see the lump and record it in my health records. Realizing the cell phone seemed to be causing the lump, I stopped using it for 4 days until the limp went away. I can only use a computer for a short time before these reactions occur and nausea sets in. I have friends for whom the reaction is a lightning bolt headache that lasts many days, burning skin and worse. I have also had tinnitus since this occurred. It is loud and affecting my hearing. Hearing aids will be necessary, and you know what they cost, but I can’t have wireless hearing aids which are now wireless or have a battery, something I also can’t tolerate at close range. In the "electrical accident," I was using my computer with the wireless on and charging my cellphone in the same unit of 4 outlets. I was back and forth using the computer and the cell phone when I needed to text/make/take a phone call. Suddenly, tingling began on my tongue, and my lips swelled. I have been told that my hands on both the keyboard and the cell phone at the same time completed something like a closed circuit, charging my body. Since that time, I have had this sensitivity. My doctor and my chiropractor both diagnosed it as Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity. My MD says I am something of an antenna now, possibly exacerbated because we all have metals in our bodies from environmental pollutants. There are costs associated with being electrically sensitive. I cannot have wireless on in my home and must hardwire my laptop. Wireless is free, and cell data, which I am forced to use, is expensive. I purchased a good meter, between $350 and $800. My RF/EMF meter told me there is no place is my home that is really safe enough to sleep on a regular basis and I had to invest in some very expensive shielding material ($1500.00) that shuts out radiowaves in my bedroom. I need to hire a Building Biologist to determine what about my home makes the sensitivity worse. This hire is expensive ($800-1000.00) as well as costs for anything that person determines I must do to mitigate my exposure. I have great concerns (terrified, really) about 5G and all that will come in the future. Smart meters aren't local yet, but we have gotten the dreaded letter saying they are putting them on houses now. These must be studied as they emit huge amounts of strong radiation and will be installed right on our homes. They also put dirty electricity into our wiring, and I and some others react to that. I actually have to turn off the circuit to my bedroom when I sleep so I don’t get a killer headache. What else is forced on us this way? Please let us have free meters on our homes for water, electricity and gas. The more radiation we add to the environment, the more people will be negatively affected. Please study the effects of the enormous amount of cumulative radiation in the air in towns wiht strong wireless infrastructure and those with little. We have seen huge differences. Please study the effect on children, wildlife, the elderly and immuno-compromised. Our lives are in your hands. Please protect us and keep services people-centered not profit driven. Thank you so much! ~ Upton, MA

Sehr geehrter Herr Kennedy, hier einige der gesundheitlichen Auswirkungen, seit unsere Familie unfreiwillig von einer extremen EMF Belastung betroffen ist: Havanna-Syndrom, Muskelschmerzen, Tinnitus, Augenprobleme, Hämatome, Verbrennungen der Haut, Herz-Kreislauf-Probleme. Vielen Dank, dass Sie daran interessiert sind. Mit freundlichen Grüßen

Sehr geehrter Herr Kennedy, hier einige der gesundheitlichen Auswirkungen, seit unsere Familie unfreiwillig von einer extremen EMF Belastung betroffen ist: Havanna-Syndrom, Muskelschmerzen, Tinnitus, Augenprobleme, Hämatome, Verbrennungen der Haut, Herz-Kreislauf-Probleme. Vielen Dank, dass Sie daran interessiert sind. Mit freundlichen Grüßen

I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THE VERY UNPLEASANT EFFECTS OF THE EXTREMELY HIGH LEVELS OF EMF RADIATION IN MY COMMUNITY SINCE THE 5- G SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED HERE IN MAY OF 2019, I HAVE EXPERIENCE PRESSURE HEADACHES ( I NEVER HAD HEADACHES BEFORE THE ACTIVATION)! I ALSO EXPERIENCE AN OVERALL UNWELL FEELING WITH QUEASINESS, FATIQUE, MUSCLE ACHES AND A FEELING OF " HEAVINESS" IN MY BODY MAKING ACTIVITIES MUCH MORE DIFFICULT! THREE YEARS AFTER THE 5-G ACTIVATION, I EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS HEALTH ISSUES, INCLUDING A NEUROLOGICAL CONDITION THAT REQUIRES CONSTANT MEDICAL ATTENTION! When i leave my community, most of the symptoms allivate and then return when I come back to the area! My EMF METER IS ALMOST ALWAYS READING HIGH OR EXTREME! TO ALLOW, THIS TYPE OF TECHNOLOGY IN COMMUNITIES AT SUCH HIGH LEVELS OF TRANSMISSION, IS AN ASSULT ON EVERYONE'S HEALTH AND HAPPIN3SS! IT MUST BE REGULATED !

March 15th, 2019, our life changed overnight. I went from sleeping 8 to 9 hours a night to 4 or 5 at most. We thought there was some kind of attack--both my husband and I had headaches, extreme tinnitus, heart palpitations, brain fog and memory issues, irritability, aches and pains, and feelings of internal vibrations (jumpy legs, our teeth hurt, etc.). We didn't know what happened. As the days wore on, we found that when we were away from our house, we felt relief, and then all the symptoms and extreme discomfort would come back when we returned to our home. Eventually we came to realize that the cell tower on the water tower near us was the cause of this, and we researched emfs. We fit all the symptoms. We got an rf meter, tried a dozen other things, but it was too much for our bodies. We had to sell our beloved home and move, which impacted our finances in a negative way. We were fine in the new place for almost a year, until a cell tower about a mile away was 'upgraded' to 5G. (Remember all the commercials during the pandemic about Verizon 'upgrading' all their towers?) Since that time, we have doctored to no avail, people have thought we were crazy, the energy is sapped from us, the symptoms are worse when it's time for a phone update or when we are in a city or large crowd, and it is almost impossible now to get away from it, which we were able to do in 2019 and 2020. EMF radiation from cell towers have ruined our lives, our health, our home, and our joy. Recently I have been diagnosed with a mold infection (not by a western doctor, but by a functional medicine practitioner)--one of the symptoms is emf sensitivity. So it seems like there is some relationship between how emfs effect a person if there is mold. ( I did read that mold replicates 600 times faster when emfs are present). So two huge problems that seem to be getting worse. The RF world of cell phones and towers has never been effectively researched on the health impacts of not only humans, but all biological species. Something is seriously wrong with our environment when we have so many sick, medicated, unhappy people. Stop the give-away to the cell companies, make them accountable, regulate them with stiff penalties, do the research, protect the American people! I have read that there are frequencies that are more compatible with biological life, but cell companies would have to pay for them while the ones they use now are free. There are solutions to these problems. Don't let money and corporate greed get in the way of the health of people, animals, and plant life.

I am a mother submitting this comment in response to HHS's Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure. I am writing as a parent and consumer. Below I describe what my husband and I have experienced: the exposure, the symptoms, what we changed, and what happened. I cannot prove cause, but the pattern is consistent. We should not have to guess whether any of these are connected. It is also worth stating that I founded a company that makes EMF-shielding apparel for women, which I started because of my experiences below. My exposure: In 2020, when I started working from home during the pandemic, I suddenly spent hours a day with a wireless laptop on my lap and my phone within reach. Symptoms: Within months, I developed tingling and numbness in my face and lips, joint pain that radiated up my arms, trouble concentrating, impaired memory, severe panic attacks, and poor sleep. My general practitioner listened to my symptoms and recommended antidepressants. When the pain in my hands became unbearable, I saw a rheumatologist for testing. She didn't find arthritis but offered to prescribe painkillers, which I declined. What I changed: I took the laptop off my lap, wired my computer and TV, kept my phone off my body and out of reach, used airplane mode often, turned off Bluetooth and WiFi on devices that didn't need them, and turned off the WiFi router at night. Result: My symptoms eased to a manageable level. They return when I hold a Bluetooth device against my body and when I spend time in high-EMF environments, like airports and homes run by smart home systems. My exposure: Driving and riding in our two 2026 hybrids, an SUV and a crossover. Symptoms: Immediately, I experience severe aching and burning in my hands and feet, nausea, fatigue, intermittent shooting pains in my abdomen and chest, and a short-circuiting feeling in my brain when I try to finish a sentence. What I changed: I drive as little as possible and rent a gas-powered car for any drive longer than 20 minutes. After parking, I ground myself as soon as I can. Result: My symptoms fade slowly after I turn off the car and get out, and they ease noticeably faster when I ground. My husband’s exposure: Sleeping with wireless earbuds in. Symptom: A lump about the size of a dime under his ear. What he changed: He stopped wearing earbuds to bed. Result: The lump went away. I support HHS examining the health impact of wireless radiation, and ask that HHS treat children and pregnant women as distinct populations in its research priorities. Research priorities include long-term studies of children exposed from birth; pregnancy and reproductive outcomes; the health effects of cell towers near homes and schools, and how that evidence should guide where towers are allowed; exposure in schools and vehicles; and the effects of 5G and 6G on our health and the environment. The experiences of individuals and families who report being affected by, or who are concerned about, potential health effects from EMF, RF, and wireless radiation exposure should be considered alongside the scientific evidence, to help identify gaps in current research and to establish appropriate safety parameters for wireless radiation and public health. Thank you for including individuals and families in your request for information.

1. & 2. I am responding as: an individual 3a. Type of wireless or RF/EMF sources involved (e.g., mobile phones, Wi-Fi, smart meters…)Cell phone and smart meter 3b. Nature, duration, frequency, and approximate timing (e.g., years):Approx 10+ years 3c. Adverse health effect(s) experienced:Whole body aches, pain, headaches and tinnitus. Sometimes dizziness. 3d. Time from first exposure to first appearance of adverse health effects; and did a change in exposure coincide with the onset of adverse effects:Instantly. 3e. Was medical evaluation or treatment sought? (Optionally:) Was there a diagnosis?No. 3f. Were steps taken to reduce or eliminate exposure, and were there subsequent changes in the effects?Yes 1. Put an emf screen on my smart meter after birds disappeared from bird feeder approximately 8 feet away. The birds came back like turning on a light switch. I put my cell phone in a faraday pouch when not in use which helps. It's the huge cell tower put up at the interstate that is the worst for my health. When I leave this area, I feel good again. It drains me of every vital life giving source and leaves me with severe depression and pain. 3g. Any supporting documentation? This includes Scientific Reports, exposure measurements, or other relevant information:2 Cell tower exposer. One north east about a mile away. The other west, less than a mile. I don't get good sleep. Both are directed at the interstate which is less than a half mile south of me Additional Details you would like to share about your experiences of adverse health effects you believe to be associated with exposure to wireless radiation or EMF's:I can tell you that the two giant cell towers used for interstate is used for geoengineering ! Planes that disperse chemical trails do so by connecting to the cell towers. They do this to control the weather. I am older than this technology so I remember how the weather used to be. I have seen completely still days instantly turn to 60 mph winds watching the planes connecting the cell tower emf/emr. See Dane Wigington Geoengineering Watch.org or YouTube to get a full understanding of how they force and control the weather by these towers and planes. I watch them seeing how it works. They cause catastrophic storms and floods, heat domes that causes drought, tornadoes not too mention the death of flora and fauna chemical fallouts. I volunteer at a state park. It used to be full of life until a cell tower went up just outside it's borders. Birds and insects instantly disappeared. That was about 8 years ago. What used to be a loud symphony of birdsong has left it silent. The wildlife has tricked down to some sickly few. Many many losses of trees especially fruit and nut. It is greatly noticed by myself because I knew how it was. But for a newcomer, not. It leaves me with great sadness seeing the death of Creation. B1a. Sources you experience as causing you Adverse Effects:Two giant cell towers One 4g cell phone One smart meter B1b. Sources you can sense, but don't seem to harm you:N/ap B1c. Sources you can use without sensing or being harmed:I don't know. B1d. Sources that seem to provide benefit (i.e., electrotherapy):The only source for therapy is to leave the zone. B2a. Health conditions you think may contribute to your sensitivity to EMFs including wireless:None. B2b. Health conditions you don't necessarily associate with your sensitivity to EMFs including wireless, but might be relevant:None. B3. For each subquestion please list up to 5 drugs or therapies or home remedies (if any) B3a. That you recommend, as they helped you tolerate or recover from EMF exposure:No drugs. Long hot baths with Epsom Salt Stretching afterwards with deep slow breaths B3b. That you recommend, but you’re not positive that they help:I recommend destroying the cell towers, cell phones and going back to analog or some safer way of communicating. Stop controlling the weather. B3c. That helped you but you don’t recommend. (e.g., the benefit did not last long or the side effects were too harmful):n/a B3d. Treatments that had no effect:Aspirin B3e. Treatments that made your sensitivity worse:65-74 B4. What is your age range?65-74 B5. What year did you become aware of your sensitivity to wireless radiation or electromagnetic fields?2008 B6. What country, state, province, or major city were you living in when you first noticed your sensitivity to wireless or electromagnetic fields?USA Ohio Clayton

I am a wife and mother of two adult daughters. I have a B.S. in Elementary Education and K-12 Art Education. My husband and I have home schooled and graduated both daughters, ages 20 and 22. Early in 2021 we began to struggle with comprehension and recall. At first I thought it was burnout, but after several months we had an opportunity to leave the city of Billings, MT for vacation in a more rural area with only minimal cell phone coverage and no 5G. The brain fog cleared within a couple of hours, along with exhaustion, muscle fatigue, sleep disturbances, dizziness and headaches. That was when I began to suspect the connection with the roll-out of 5G. Since then, we've been searching for help with the increasing severity of these symptoms, trying different methods of shielding, health support, reduction of exposure, mold elimination, heavy metal detox, etc. We have been unable to attend church services for several years, though we meet our pastor once a month for communion, privately. We pushed through the brain fog, fatigue, etc. until 2 1/2 years ago, when we were forced to give up weekly horse riding and piano lessons. At that time I also realized it was unsafe for me to continue driving, as my abilities to focus and process were seriously impaired. Though we graduated our daughters and are confident in their abilities to continue their education at some point, it is currently impossible. They have never been well enough to have jobs or learn to drive. Leaving the house is very difficult, making an obvious social barrier. We are currently working with a specialist in bio-resonance and have come to the conclusion, through this therapy, that our emf sensitivities are not caused by some other injury, such as mold, but are just a part of who we are. I am also convinced that many people may be misdiagnosed, based on similar symptoms, when the cause is our society's sudden immersion in a dense electromagnetic smog. In summary, 5G has isolated us from family, friends, and church community, deprived us of the ability to work, learn, and recreate, and consumed thousands of dollars. It hurts my heart to think of how many people may be suffering similar or worse circumstances, being misdiagnosed with mental health illness or labeled with disorders, and feeling despair over failing health, when the answer is so clear; we're being poisoned by 5G!

Using Bluetooth earphones can cause dizziness and discomfort, making it difficult to use them for extended periods. Additionally, exposure to bright lights can be uncomfortable and may trigger headaches, eye strain, or dizziness. I find that both Bluetooth earphones and bright lighting can negatively affect my comfort and overall well-being, so I prefer to limit exposure to these triggers whenever possible.

The following information is my personal experiences from EMF's and other wireless technologies. On January 19,2018 I returned home after an appointment. My husband told me that a smart meter had been installed on our home. That night I couldn't sleep anywhere in the house. My reaction also included significant tingling, feeling anxious, weakness all over, balance was off, eyes very sensitive to light and thinking skills were off also. I felt miserable and didn't know what to do to get relief. Duke energy did replace the meter with an electrical mechanical meter, but I felt no improvement. With the previous analog meter I could function well. I had to search and educate myself about the EMF problem. Through many months I purchased products that proved to be useless. Finally, in February 2019 I learned about a product that was a filter to be attached to the circuit breaker box. I immediately ordered it and had electricians install it. While they were connecting the wires downstairs, I remained upstairs. I knew INSTANTLY when it was connected. My tingling abruptly completely stopped! After 13 months I had relief! Living with EMF sensitives has negatively impacted my health and life activities. I always need to be aware of EMF exposure sources and avoid them. Some of the hardest places have been hospitals, long term care facilities and medical offices. I have even had to change doctors due to my body's reaction in those settings. With more technologies being used in my neighborhood, I needed to have a building biologist help assess my home. Using two different meters the assessment showed that I needed further remediation. Seeing actual numbers gave me a clear understanding of the exposure strength. For the future I strongly support the 704NoMore initiatives. New lower exposure standards need to be implemented based on science. I firmly believe that more education and research needs to be accomplished.