Neurological symptoms & sleep

I have had profound downfall when exposed to the advancing tech. of the 'modern' world. I am severely harmed by rapid and pulsating radio frequencies (RF) from smart watches and devices, as well as magnetic frequencies from power lines and appliances. Even wiring errors that cause Dirty Electricity (DE) affect me now. Wi-Fi boosters enhance the issues and seem to cause the signal to spread even farther. I have had experience with pets that have had syncope and seizures in the same locations as some harmful EMF frequencies (ex. by walls with DE), repeated times. When I got my first ‘smart’ phone, I started staggering like I was drunk when I would use the phone. I would try to get up and walk down the hallway and be physically bouncing off the walls. I would also get very fatigued after and have to sleep. Sometimes I wouldn’t come out of that for days. I only started using a smart phone because I did not have a computer or other internet access, I used someone’s old phone so I could research some important things in an attempt to help my two pets that were very ill. I did not put the pieces together initially, but when it kept happening, there was a point when it occurred to me that it was every time I used that phone!! I decided to do experiments on myself to confirm my thoughts... I would not allow myself to use the phone (or turn it on at all) for a day or 2. Then, when I used it again, sure enough…the SAME REACTION!! I would stagger and have to sleep. I repeated this experiment numerous times, with different lengths of time with the phone off, the same thing happened each time. I stopped using the phone and it stopped! A friend ended up showing me that the phone could be put into ‘3G mode’. It was originally in 4G. I tried it like that and had a greatly improved outcome! I couldn’t believe this. Amazing! I still would get affected and feel a bit off-balance if I used it like this for very prolonged periods. This was nothing even close to the effect that it had caused when being in 4G, and for a much lesser period of time! This showed me, beyond a shadow of a doubt, how much these increasing ‘advancements’ in the cellular generations are harming our systems. I was devastated when they rolled out 5G and started eliminating 3G altogether. I called the last cellular companies to keep 3G and attempted to persuade them not to shut down our options. I wrote letters and spoke with corporate. I even explained to them that there were MANY others that could NOT even attempt to utilize anything more aggressive and would be willing to pay an extra fee just to keep the lower generations around. I had found MANY people in groups who are GREATLY affected by Radio Frequencies and other forms such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth… These can be much more difficult for the body to manage through because of the rapid, pulsating effect. The nervous system and heart have difficulty ‘smoothing’ out this erratic frequency in order to maintain an appropriate rhythm. We need to keep our environment accessible to ALL people and keep safer technology available as well as safe spaces away from technology for those who don’t choose, or can’t maintain balance in an environment with this saturated RF / Wi-Fi / Bluetooth. I have since, also found much information about the harms to our wildlife. Stricter standards and safer options need to be put in place. Studies need to be thorough and complete BEFORE things are permitted to be put in place.

I first noticed a reaction to electromagnetic radiation in 2008. At the time, I was working as an IT manager and was responsible for setting up mobile and wireless devices for employees. I began experiencing a sensation of electrical disturbance or mild electric shock when the devices were held close to my head or body. The sensation was difficult to describe but I would compare it to the feeling of having a “static TV” inside my body. I found it difficult to concentrate, felt nauseous and dizzy when this happened. At the time I had no knowledge of EMF or EMR and ignored the strange sensations. As the years passed, I began noticing these sensations more frequently and with greater intensity, coinciding with the proliferation of cell towers, Wi-Fi and mobile devices. At the time, I knew very little about the potential effects of radiation exposure but I naturally began avoiding it as much as possible. I simply knew that I felt better when I was not in proximity of wireless devices so I used phones and computers connected through wired connections rather than wireless technology. In 2018, after several weeks of commuting to work by train, my reactions to radiation exposure became significantly more severe. Almost overnight, I began experiencing symptoms that developed into chronic fatigue syndrome. During rush hour in Chicago, I observed that train cars were often filled with an estimated 50–75 people actively using mobile phones in each car. This was a striking contrast to my commutes in 2008, when I recall seeing no more than about 10 people using mobile devices in a train car. Over that decade, I had witnessed a dramatic increase in the use of wireless devices in crowded public spaces, while my own symptoms had become progressively more intense. This health issue forced me to take a leave of absence and eventually resign from my position as an IT Manager. My symptoms had become so debilitating that I could no longer fulfill my professional responsibilities or tolerate the daily commute to work. After visiting several doctors, I was told that nothing appeared to be medically wrong with me, as their examinations and tests had not identified any underlying health issues. Despite the severity of my symptoms and the profound impact they had on my ability to work and carry on with daily life, I was left without a clear explanation for what I was experiencing. I began researching my condition independently and came across a TEDx talk on YouTube titled “Wireless Wake-Up Call” by Jeromy Johnson. His presentation resonated deeply with me, as the experiences he described closely mirrored what I had been experiencing. This discovery prompted me to explore grounding as a way to manage my symptoms. After I began grounding, I noticed what felt like an immediate improvement in my condition. Within a few months my chronic fatigue had subsided and I was able to function normally again. Although my chronic fatigue improved significantly, I continued to experience the same sensations when exposed to high levels of electromagnetic fields. Living in Chicago has become increasingly challenging and I have to be selective about the areas I visit. Unfortunately I avoid certain areas of the city, including parts of downtown, where the deployment of 5G towers has saturated the environment with radiation. Thank you for taking the time to consider this important issue. I urge the government to review and update existing safety standards for electromagnetic fields (EMF) and electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure to ensure they reflect the latest scientific research and findings. I believe a more comprehensive, evidence-based approach to evaluating potential health risks is essential to protecting public health and ensuring that safety guidelines keep pace with the rapid expansion of wireless technology.

I am affected by EMF 5g. My symptoms are nausea, dizziness, heart palpitations, digestive issues, red skin, tingling, burning sensation, muscle aches, and pain fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depression, headaches, and impaired memory. You tell doctors they do not believe me. Never in my life had I had this trouble with any of this until it rolled out. Now there is a 5g tower right down the road from my house. Its going to continue to make us sicker and sicker. I want my health back!

My name is Mana Washio, and I currently live inSpringfield, MA. I became EHS in 2013, when my husband and I lived in Watertown, MA. While we were on vacation, NSTAR came and installed a bank of infamous Smart Meters. Our bedroom was surrounded by them, and there were also two circuit breaker panels underneath our bedroom (because we lived on the 1st floor). We also had a WiFi router in our bedroom, without knowing its harm. Immediately after the Smart Meter installation, I started having piercing headaches, as if someone was inserting an ice pick into my brain. It was SO bad, I could not sleep at all. I also developed all sorts of GI issues, heart palpitation, chest pain, concentration difficulties, and so on. My symptoms subsided when I went away from my home, and it became worse when I came home. I also felt VERY strong pain standing right in front of the Smart Meters outside, so I knew what was causing the problem. EHS diagnosis was extremely difficult to attain, because there are VERY few doctors who could diagnose. I was only able to get one in 2022, after moving to RI. I was a performing musician for many years, but large concert venues where people gather with their cell phones became the hardest place to work. I was forced to completely switch my career, and now I work from home as a Health Coach & a Reiki practitioner. Although I love my current job, I had to start all over and had completely different training before I was able to start making decent salary. In July 2023, I took the National Board Exam for Health and Wellness Coaching. 3 years ago in 2020, I actually took the same exam but miserably failed, due to the severe short-term memory and vision issues I developed due to the high EMF exposure at the test site. Even though I had requested, I was not given any accommodations I needed. So I forced myself to go into the test center. In 2023, I submitted the accommodation request again, along with the formal EHS diagnosis from MD and two supporting letters. I also explained what happened to me 3 years ago. But they did not give me the necessary accommodations right away. My accommodation request was only granted after I wrote the 3rd letter to them, quoting directly from the Department of Justice website, under the “Exams and Courses” section for people with disability. After the approval, I was finally able to bring in a few EMF shielding materials. Thankfully, my short-term memory and vision were intact this time, and I passed the exam. It is VERY clear that the EMF safety standards set by FCC is grossly outdated and inadequate. I strongly urge FCC to immediately review the current safety standards, and truly reflect the harms of these manmade radiation. There are THOUSANDS of published, peer-reviewed scientific studies from independent scientists (who have NO monetary ties with the industry) that clearly show EMF's biological harm, and FCC simply cannot continue to ignore the significant impact it has already made to people, animals and environment.

I am submitting this comment in response to HHS’s Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure. I am responding from the perspective of a patient and concerned member of the public. I support HHS taking an active role in examining the potential health and environmental effects of wireless radiation. This letter is my personal experience of how the radio-frequency (RF) radiation (also known as wireless radiation) has effected my life and health in an extremely dreadful way. My name is Rita Jann Geeslin. I was born Texas in 1949. I am a citizen of the United States as were all my relations. My health began to seriously deteriorate in 2016 with the roll out of 4G and the activation of all the new cell phone towers to support 4G. The first huge set back in my health came on very quickly when 4G was implemented. It hit me immediately and harshly. I began to have extreme pain and debilitating fatigue. I would experience such deep pain it felt I had been lined up in front of a firing squad and riddled with bullets. I would fall down to my hands and knees and could not get back up. And then the pain became so severe I could not walk. I could not sleep, I had headaches and nausea, anxiety and began having multiple skin cancers (various Basal cell carcinoma: 2 of them had to be surgical removed, one of which has now come back, various Squamous cell carcinoma and one Melanoma which was surgically removed). I was not able to go anywhere without extreme hardship. One evening when driving home, I was screaming in pain, feeling that my brain was exploding. I saw there was a new cell tower that had been installed. That was when I knew that it was all the new radioactivity frequencies that were causing my debilitation. What came out of my mouth with those screams was I have to get out of here. I went to stay at a house in Tucson, Arizona. I had always really liked Tucson and had always felt really good there, feeling well, strong and enthusiastic. But, that was no longer the case. My neighbors wifi was so strong that I could not sleep with so much pain. One day while stopped at a traffic light. I felt a sharp, burning/shearing pain, that felt like a red hot cork screw boring its way between my ribs into my body. I was screaming in pain. I looked out the window to see what was hitting me. There was the cell phone tower. I could not control the pain or the screaming. I knew I would have to move where there was no RF in order to have any kind of quality of life left. I bought a RF detection meter and started to look around to find a place would be where I would be safe from RF. My agent suggested I rent a cabin in the White Mountains outside of Greer, Arizona. where I could turn off all the wifi and live in an RF free zone. I did that and after a few days I started feeling better and was able to take walks in the woods. I was free of all pain and able to get a good night’s sleep. I was filled with joy once again. When my rental time was finished at that cabin, I returned home to my place in Sedona. All the pain, fatigue, inability to sleep returned. I was again in a debilitated state. To test out the validity of my experience, I rented another place in the White Mountains. I again turned off all RF. Again, all the pain and extreme debilitation left me and I was able to hike in the mountains. I knew I would need to sell my home in Sedona that I loved so dearly. I knew I would need to find somewhere to live that was remote, where the neighbors where far enough away that their wifi would not effect me. After a long search, I found a place where I thought the neighbors’ wifi was far enough away and the closest cell towers were 13 miles away. I bought what is called shielding material and sewed clothing to wear when going to town. This material is woven with metal. It is a suit of armor I put on to go anywhere to protect myself from more harm. I now must wear 3 layers of this shielding material anytime I get in the car (I can only drive in cars older than 2016 because anything newer has too much EMR (electro magnetic radiation) for me to be in. Most of the time I return home feeling very sick with headache, nausea and pain. I now do not venture out of my yard unless absolutely necessary. All of my neighbors have boosted up their wifi and security to the point I receive way much of their wireless radiation around my property. I have no quality to life left and that is all because of this wireless radiation and the extreme health issues it has and is causing me. I read the statistic that 10% of the world’s population know they have this EMR (electro-magnetic-radiation) Syndrome. There are approximately 8.3 billion people on planet earth, that is 830,000,000 people who know they are adversely effected by EMR. That is almost 1 billion people that know they are being harmed by wireless radiation.

I am very concerned about wireless radiation in the United States. Our citizens must be informed of the potential health effects of EMF and RF exposure. It is the government's responsibility to research the ramifications of all these radical and rapidly changing elements in our environment, and to make the citizens aware of possible downsides to these technological advancements. I applaud your interest in listening to those who have been affected. For the last 30 years, my family has lived in an unincorporated area of Illinois outside of Chicago. My problem with sensitivity to exposure began with the COVID years, during which there was a proliferation of cell towers going up in our area. Our house was a mile from towers in four directions. We were protected from excessive exposure since we lived in a forested area. We began to research the topic, hired a building biologist, and limited our exposure to all types of radiation-emitting appliances, cell phones, smart TVs, etc. However, in 2024, the towers became visible over the tree lines. I not only had difficulty finding a place I could sleep in the house, but experienced side-effects throughout the day. We would have to move. In our desperation, we purchased a home in an area advertised as a natural fen. Then we learned the electromagnetic readings were very elevated at this site. We used our growing knowledge of all the parameters involved in choosing a safe home, paid to have prospective homes evaluated by a certified building biologist, and found a home in the "safest" location and moved in. I was free of all my symptoms for 6 months when I woke with a terrible pain in my head. Upon investigation, we saw all types of antennae and microwave equipment had been added to a guyed tower which was over a mile away. Based on meter readings and consultation with experts in the EMF field, these RF signals are directed toward our home. Once again, we are looking for more remote locations, outside of Illinois. Illinois seems bent on erecting as many towers as possible, leaving its citizens legally without a voice on the matter. If my home weren't enough of an issue, the spread of Wi-Fi now limits/prevents visits to doctors' offices, restaurants, church, and entertainment venues. Places where people congregate pose a problem as children, adults, and seniors live with tech "live" on their wrist, in their hands, and on and on. I am a 74 year-old woman. I have always been healthy. I do not take any medications. Now, if I am exposed to much wireless radiation: smart, blue-tooth, mother-boards, etc., I will wake with an excruciating burning on my head. It is not a headache, but feels as if a vise, ax or sledgehammer were taken to my head. The sensation subsides with time, after rising. OTC pain medications provide no relief. This is my most disturbing symptom. There are others. I have seen a sympathetic neurologist whose advice was to move far from our new technologies. We have shielded, grounded, removed all wireless, use a VOIP phone, drive an older model car without a 360L. You name it. Unfortunately, our lifestyle is profoundly affected. Those suffer from EMF/,RF hypersensitivity have nowhere to turn. We must continue to study the topic, isolate as much as possible, and keep moving! I trust you will listen to my story as well as those of others who are suffering from unregulated radiation.

I am submitting this comment in response to HHS’s Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure. I am responding from the perspective of myself, Marlene Schmidt . I first noticed Electro Hypersensitivity symptoms in 1992 as I was driving by high towers . I experienced excruciating leg pain. The pain would get much worse. I would get brain fog and anxiety . Smart meters in 2012 caused similar symptoms. Smart meters in 2012 caused similar symptoms. I get a sensation of head swelling , brain fog, pins and needles, headache, my balance is off and and I get weak if I spend too much time under high tension wires or near cell towers. These exposures to RF radiation as well as Multiple Chemical Sensitivities that i am diagnosed with overlap to cause adverse symptoms such as motor skills, and speech disruption, headaches that can be debilitating, arthralgias, toxic encepalopathy, increased inflammation, fluctuating pulse and blood pressure, disruption in vision, and various types of pain of various nature, which RF radiation is known to contribute to. The degree of the exposure will determine the severity of the symptoms, and the breadth of the reactions. This disability affects every aspect of my life because I am unable to use cell phones , which produce the same symptoms as above. I have to hard wire my computor with a ethernet cord for protection against EMF . Since the government is installing cell towers every 2 miles it makes it very difficult to avoid radiation from them. I do use certain devices to try to shield myself which helps a little bit . I opt out of the smart meters as you can do that in Arizona . I have been diagnosed by Doctors in the above symptoms. I do feel much better when not exposed to RF, Smart meters, EMF , etc. One time where I uses to live in Northern California , a storm came in and knocked down the electric for 5 days and I did not have any pain and slept 8 hours straight and virtually all symptoms vanished , which shows me how much these electric fields plays big part in our bodies that produce illness in our bodies. I urge HHS to carefully evaluate these experiences and the scientific evidence, identify gaps in current research, give particular attention to children and other potentially vulnerable populations, and establish appropriate federal research priorities regarding wireless radiation and public health. Thank you for providing individuals and families with an opportunity to be heard.

Good afternoon, I am a 33-year-old woman. In 2025, when 5G internet (as well as 5 GHz Wi-Fi) was introduced in my house, I started experiencing headaches on the very same day. Whenever I went outside, away from Wi-Fi, the headache would disappear after a while. As soon as I returned home, it would come back. Around three days after 5G was introduced, I also started experiencing a pulsing sensation in my ears, a symptom I had never experienced before in my life. I also own an apartment where I have to spend several days every week due to work. When my neighbours in the adjoining apartments started getting 5G, I found that I physically could not stay in my apartment for long periods of time. My headaches became persistent and no longer went away easily, even when I was away from Wi-Fi. Over the following months, I also began experiencing regular episodes of tachycardia accompanied by elevated blood pressure, despite never having had any problems with my blood pressure before. I underwent a brain MRI because of my headaches, and some spots were found on my brain. My neurologist told me that, in my case, these spots indicate changes in blood circulation in the brain. On several occasions, I had to stay in a room with an active 5G modem. Each time, the result was a severe headache and dizziness so intense that I felt nauseated, all within less than an hour. I simply had to leave the room and go outside because I physically could not remain there. This summer, I had a three-week holiday that I spent in nature, with almost no internet access. During that time, my headaches disappeared completely. However, as soon as I returned to work and resumed travelling to my apartment, all the symptoms quickly returned. At present, I continue to experience dizziness and frequent headaches, and I have been dealing with tachycardia throughout the autumn. I will leave you my email address in case you have any advice on what could be done to address this problem. I would be extremely grateful for any suggestions. I understand that I need to reduce my exposure to 5G, but this is quite difficult in my situation. Are there any tests that could help identify the underlying cause of this sensitivity? Thank you very much for your time and help.

I know someone who has had their life turned upside down from dangerous frequencies. She can no longer function as she once did due to debilitating symptoms. She suffers MANY health problems affecting her heart, nervous system, suffers seizures, blood pressure anomalies, etc, She can no longer fly or even be near an airport. Her doctor confirms it is due to exposure to radiation from EMF’s, RF’s and wireless radiation exposure. Personally, I also am affected by being in front of a phone screen, iPad, wireless devices. My nervous system goes crazy, heart palpitations, ears ringing, brain fog and much more. I can’t sleep if they are close to me and when I do, I don’t stay sleep. It feels like “restless leg syndrome”

I am submitting this comment in response to HHS’s Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure. I am responding from the perspective of a family member. Upon moving into our new home, the smart electric meter is located on the outside wall of my house opposite where I sleep and have my work desk. I noticed over the course of a few months that I wasn't sleeping as well, a constant ringing in the ears (louder and more often than Tinnitus that I have) and getting daily headaches. I ruled out physical health reasons and did some research into Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure. I then took precautions into my own hands; for one, using a copper layer on the inside wall of the house to shield me from the radiation. Within less than a week, my symptoms lessened and went away. If these somewhat minor health effects are happening to a full grown adult, what harm will it be doing to a small child?