Neurological symptoms & sleep

I am responding as an individual consumer and parent. In December of 2006, I was using a flip phone and always held it to my right ear. I experienced hearing loss in my right ear, along with tinnitus. The attached jpeg, 1.21.2007_Tinnitus-Decreased HearingRightEar.jpg, shows the doctors' and radiologist's report. I also experienced vertigo in February 2007. The attached jpeg labeled 7.27.2007_Surgeon'sPathologyReport.jpg, shows the final diagnosis (a Mastoid Bone Tumor) and surgery was required. The surgeon said it was from radiation and sent me information about Radiation Induced Hearing Loss. Please see the attached file labeled 7.27.2007_Radiation Induced-Hearing Loss.jpg for that information. I still suffer from the worsening tinnitus as well as even more hearing loss in my right ear. I have EPPV (a form of vertigo) mostly on my right side. My house has a 'Smart' meter for electricity from ComEd. In my opinion, enough with the 4, 5, and 6G! It is destroying our health. The phones should be tested properly since the technology has gone far beyond the last testing for consumer usage. I'm so thrilled that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is asking for this information! (My life is NOT better from the radiation exposure I experienced.) Thank you for your attention to this matter. Debra Kocis

October 22, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Secretary of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 United States From: Gin Chen Taipei, Taiwan Email: Shineginv@pm.me Subject: Report of Recurring Health Symptoms Associated with Strong Environmental Exposure Dear Secretary Kennedy, I am writing to report a pattern of health symptoms that I experience repeatedly when I am in environments with strong exposure, particularly strong electromagnetic fields. These symptoms are serious enough to affect my daily life and work. I hope your department can provide guidance, relevant research, or direct me to the appropriate agency. I have been following the issue of smart meters closely because my home in Taipei, Taiwan recently received a notice from Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) that our electricity meter will be replaced with a smart meter between September 15 and November 15, 2026. Given the symptoms described below, I am concerned that a smart meter transmitting wireless signals at my home could make them worse. I have submitted a petition to Taipower asking it to postpone the installation and offer a non-transmitting alternative. English translations of my petition and supporting materials are attached. When I am in such environments, I experience the following symptoms: • Severe headaches and migraines, which sometimes last for more than a full day. • Chest discomfort and shortness of breath, including a feeling that I cannot breathe properly. • Cognitive difficulties, including trouble concentrating, brain fog, and noticeably worse memory. • Skin and facial sensations, including heat, tingling, burning, redness, and a numb or “electric shock”-like feeling. • Emotional changes, including anxiety, irritability, and depressive tendencies. • Physical weakness and fatigue, with a marked increase in overall tiredness and a feeling of weakness throughout my whole body. These symptoms tend to appear or worsen during exposure and can persist for a long time afterward. They have affected my mood, my ability to concentrate at work, and my general quality of life. I respectfully request that your department: 1. 2. 3. Share any current research, guidelines, or official positions on health effects associated with strong electromagnetic or other environmental exposure. Advise whether there are recognized medical evaluations or specialists for people who experience symptoms like mine. Refer my letter to the appropriate agency or office if this matter falls under another department’s responsibility. Letter to the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Page 1 I would be grateful for any information or guidance you can provide. Thank you for your time and attention. Sincerely, Taipei, Taiwan Shineginv@pm.me

I am father to two daughters that exhibit high sensitivity and adverse reactions to emf exposure, specifically cell phone, cell tower, and wifi router radiation. I am grateful that the HHS has invited public comment on this issue. As a high school physics teacher for over 30 years, I was at first slow to believe that wireless radiation could cause non-thermal biological effects in humans. The alarming symptoms experienced by my daughters, however, challenged my assumptions. I spent over $1000 on various meters so I could take my own measurements. I understand that there has been a lot of scientific research on this subject and that many studies conclude there are no harmful effects from cell phones or cell towers. My own experience and that of my family convinces me that this conclusion is false. Microwave radiation can definitely have serious effects on some people. In order to protect my family from wireless radiation harms we moved out of Chicago and now live in a semi-rural area on 2 acres. We use only wired internet devices in the home. We have no wifi router or bluetooth devices. The average microwave density in our home is now under 1.0 microwatt per square meter as measured by a Safe and Sound Pro II RF meter (see attached image). In contrast, the level in the high school where I teach averages 4.6, and in the eldercare facility where my son works around 18 𝜇W/m2. (See attached images) My eldest daughter began showing symptoms during her junior year at public high school in Chicago. When in the school building, which had a high density of wifi routers installed throughout, she would gradually feel more and more ill with nausea, brain fog, weakness, and bloody noses. These symptoms quickly abated when she left the building. Her high school counselor discounted her complaints and suggested she seek psychotherapy. She tried toughing it out, wanting to finish her high school diploma, but the continued high exposure only made her sensitivity increase. Eventually she had to withdraw and complete her diploma as a homeschooler. Meanwhile, my second daughter also began exhibiting similar symptoms. She was already being homeschooled but very active in Chicago community extra curricular activities – theater groups, art classes, park district programs, and martial arts. Sadly, because of adverse reactions to the radiation exposure in these facilities, she had to withdraw from these activities one by one. Similar to her sister, her reactions to RF include brain fog, fatigue, loss of speech, joint pain, and heart irregularities. While the move out of Chicago and the removal of sources of RF from our home was a necessary and effective remedy for my daughters, their lives are severely limited. High levels of RF, over 100 𝜇W/m2, are now becoming ubiquitous. My daughters must carefully limit time spent in stores, urban centers, medical facilities, even church and peoples homes. In person higher education is not possible for them. Radiation free employment is extremely difficult to find. Surviving emf sensitivity is not only logistically difficult but also expensive. In order to avoid the radiation from a smart meter, which emits intense short pulses of emf energy, I have to pay the electrical company a “manual read fee” of $115.77 each month. (See attached electrical bill) This adds up to nearly $1400 per year, a ridiculously unfair penalty. Another source of emf radiation which my daughters react to are LED lightbulbs. These devices produce what is known as “dirty electricity” in the home circuits. It is becoming increasingly difficult and expensive to purchase incandescent lightbulbs. The current federal rules prohibiting the manufacture and sale of incandescent bulbs needs to be repealed. I am very concerned for the future. If the spread of high radiation levels continues at the current pace, opportunities for a healthy life for people like my daughters will shrink ever smaller. I urge the HHS to take seriously the potential harms of RF radiation and pursue more independent research on this important issue.

This is Mary Williams. Started in 2012. Pain to ears. Felt like pulses and it was very painful. Received attacks several times during the 1st year. Unable to function. Left me dizzy and confused, short of breath and am unable to remember words, and communication for the 1st 2 days after attack. Unexplainable major heat to body. During the 1st year attacks were aimed at my Left ear. Have been going to Doctor since 2012. Left side of my body has had Cancer, shrunken left Kidney, left back pain, possible left ear Cancer. (waiting on results). Headaches. Experience static in head from time to time. I do not use Wifi, do not use cell phone much. Just started using cell phone this year. Genetic testing, shows cancer not tied to heredity. Triple negative Test Results for any hormone. I am going thru many, many test and not finished yet. Have EMF/RF reader(very accurate) Ranging from lowest to highest Ghz. Well over the norm. Recorded Results in EMF/RF reader .

I am 70 years old. Cell phones have not always been part of my life, obviously. I have noticed that smart phones and my smart connected car (Subaru Forrester 2019) and other cars with smart features can make me feel tired, dizzy, disoriented. Recently (in the last 6 months) I switched to a phone that is considered "dumb" without all the data features. I cannot get group texts or pictures. My health has improved. I don't get "zapped" anymore. I got rid of the 2019 Subaru with Eye Drive and all the smart features. I have much more energy. My brain works better without all that interference. I also have a Blushield product in my home that counteracts the EMFs. I definitely would like to know more about how to choose low EMF products because I want to be healthy and I want my family to be healthy. It was not easy to find the best phone and car for myself.

I am submitting this comment to share concerns about potential EMF, RF, and wireless radiation exposure in Clinton, Maryland. Since approximately 2020, I have experienced persistent ringing in my ears, headaches, sinus-like symptoms, and unusual floor vibrations from unauthorized digging beneath my property that were not present previously. I have also documented what appear to be blue light rays and other unusual light phenomena directed toward my property and person, including video recordings captured at night. In addition, I have observed elevated EMF readings around certain nearby vehicles that remain stationary for extended periods. These observations have raised concerns about possible exposure from Wi-Fi systems, radio frequency transmissions, wireless infrastructure, and other electromagnetic sources. While I recognize that more research is needed, my experiences lead me to believe that potential health effects from long-term EMF and RF exposure deserve further scientific investigation. I encourage federal agencies to support independent research, review existing exposure standards, increase transparency regarding electromagnetic emissions in residential areas, and take public concerns seriously. Thank you for the opportunity to provide this input. Concerned American Clinton, Maryland

Am grateful to hear that EMF exposure will be seriously researched. I have a co-worker that worked in my office for 10 years - approx 10 feet away from her desk window is a power pole with multiple large lines going into it - not an average power pole. She began having mini seizures and was diagnosed with a rare, one of a kind type of epilepsy and was asked to be a study. Within 6 months, she moved to another job and all of her symptoms went away. In the past year, a 5G tower was put up near our neighborhood. Both my husband and I have been experiencing extreme brain fog and forgetfulness and insomnia to an uncomfortable extreme. We have been otherwise healthy. Makes me wonder about the utility box that is mounted just outside of our bedroom wall. In-home wi-fi and wi-fi appliances - are there any studies on the effects of short and long-term exposure? LED light bulbs - everywhere, since incandescent have been outlawed. I have seen reports that they have a blinking pattern similar to fluorescent lights. Are there studies on this? Studies need to be done by independent health-minded agencies or non-profits. Thank you for the opportunity give input.

I am Dr Margaret Christensen, MD former board certified OBGyn and now Functional Medicine environmental medicine specialist. The lack of updated regulations and limit ions around the whole area of electromagnetic radiationEMFs and 5G/6G is beyond appalling. It’s unbelievable how our government which is supposed to be for the people had been completely co opted by industry. We are failing our children!!! They are being radiated beyond belief (and adults too) impacting cognitive, developmental neurological and immunological symptoms. I see this every day in my clinic on the damaging effects of radio frequency on cell membranes and mitochondria. Particularly impacting the brain and heart! Terms of studies on these areas have been ignored! No wonder we have the sickest generation of kids ever, depressed, anxious, ADD and suicidal from constant low level bombardment. Wake up and save your selves and generations to come instead of making a devils bargain for short term profits!

[Part 3] 10 d. Longitudinal cohort studies. It is urgent to conduct national studies to collect testimonies from parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or children with neurodegenerative disorders (NDD). Testimonies must be gathered indicating whether the mother was using a mobile phone during pregnancy. Inquire whether children, from their youngest age, used a mobile phone. The difference will be striking between children who were fortunate enough to develop without radiation and the others. These are quick studies to conduct, requiring no large investment, neither in time nor in money. In addition to solid scientific studies, we will rapidly obtain a significant cohort of responses corroborating the thesis of injuries linked to radiofrequencies. 10 f. Adverse event reporting. It is important to start raising awareness and disseminating information among doctors as quickly as possible. Because currently they are completely unaware of the symptoms and effects that radiation can induce, particularly radiofrequencies, which induce: depression and suicidal impulses. If this is not done quickly, we are heading straight toward a societal catastrophe.

Question 3 Personal experience I first noticed symptoms around 2009, but I did not understand what was causing them. I went to an engineering school that twas known for its connectivity and they recently upgraded the school network, I had to start commuting.
 My symptoms include tingling in my extremities and body; head tension; widespread sustained muscle tightness; brain fog; and fatigue. Over time, I began recognizing a pattern in when they occurred and which environments I could tolerate. From 2012, the problem became more pronounced after I installed one of the faster Wi-Fi routers on the market including dual-band with 5 GHz capability. This created problems, while other wireless environments were tolerable. I lived comfortably for years with older equipment, yet experienced symptoms in particular homes and workplaces.
 In 2020, triggering episodes became more frequent and disruptive with certain routers and some cellular exposures, specifically after the new repeater tower rollout in March 2020. 

More recently, newer phones have become an everyday challenge. The iPhone 17 Pro for example will trigger symptoms within seconds of being within a couple of feet. I have also experienced this response in a blinded test along with other devices. Oddly enough I have no issues with iPhone devices before 15 Pro.
 For these newer phones specifically, cellular triggers symptoms as if its home router, while Wi-Fi-only operation is generally better tolerated. In addition newer Wi-Fi routers and satellite-internet equipment also trigger very very strong episodes (the starlinks are extremely harsh on my system). 

For personal use I obtained was a modifiable router - JRS Eco - and adjusting the beacon setting changed/reduced the intensity of my response, but doesn’t change my issue.
 An encounter of around ten seconds from a strong device can begin a reaction that takes hours to recover from. Continued exposure makes the symptoms build. After leaving, they gradually decline. Fatigue can be the last thing to clear. That said I return to my normal baseline if given space to recover. Severe episodes, recovery can take days.
 When fully recovered, I work, exercise regularly and enjoy an active social life. But repeated episodes can be debilitating: I lose hours of functioning to reactions that took seconds to begin. Recovery does not resolve the disruption of being repeatedly triggered in ordinary environments.
 I work with several medical practitioners, but we have not identified why my body responds this way. We have tried many approaches to help manage recovery, but have not found a reliable way to prevent the reactions.
 Question 5 Exposure assessment Please assess modern cellular handsets, infrastructure, Wi-Fi across generations (including Wi-Fi 6/7) and satellite-internet equipment, covering sub-6 GHz and mmWave exposures. Measure frequency, modulation, pulse rate/timing (important), duty cycle, peak/average power, beamforming, and simultaneous transmissions.
 DO NOT treat absence of tissue heating as a complete answer about safety. Investigate whether membrane properties, sodium/calcium-channel regulation or cellular signaling can be affected independently of heating. Determine whether any changes disrupt normal biological function, particularly in susceptible individuals. Question 11 susceptible populations Investigate susceptibilities or response thresholds that population averages could miss. Document both triggering and tolerated conditions, rapid onset, build-up and declining recovery. Account for normal functioning between episodes; a normal assessment should not automatically end an investigation.
 Question 16 Research/clinical priorities I want research that connects the physical exposure to a biological mechanism and then to a useful treatment. Please investigate: * Changes in voltage-gated calcium & sodium-channel activity. * The membrane–channel interface & factors that could alter channel sensitivity. * Calcium regulation, mitochondrial function and inherited or acquired differences that could affect susceptibility and recovery. (My hypotheses, not mechanisms I claim) 
 Investigate whether susceptibility can be reduced while preserving normal function, with independent replication and transparent reporting. PLEASE develop clinical pathways so patients and their doctors have somewhere useful to turn for evaluation and treatment. Success should mean being able to work, sleep, travel and participate in ordinary environments—not simply recovering faster after leaving them.
 I am not interested in becoming a recluse or living off-grid. I want to live my life. For people experiencing this, the need is not only an answer about exposure standards; it is an explanation of what is happening and a medically useful way to address it. If any clinicians are working on this, my email: curare.90.firs@icloud.com