Overcome Mold-Related Illnesses

Mold intoxication is an inflammatory immune system response also referred to as Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). This exaggerated response occurs due to a defective gene that overreacts in the presence of mycotoxins (mold) in the environment. 

Mold intoxication is not the same as a mold allergy, but those suffering from allergies, asthma, respiratory illnesses, or weakened immune systems are at an increased risk of developing a mold-related illness. 

“I would personally like to welcome you to the first step on your journey to recovery. I know it has been a long road getting here. When I started The Lyday Center, I had one goal in mind: Healing the world one patient at a time.

I want you to know I am committed to finding whatever 'mystery illness' is causing you pain, and curing it. Not just putting a bandaid or a label and sending you on your way. I promise to really LISTEN to you and your body, to discover the underlying issues and provide a personalized treatment plan to get you well. I want to thank you in advance for finding me, and I look forward to speaking with you in person as we begin your amazing journey to health and wellness!”

Dr. Tami Lyday, The Lyday Center

Signs and Symptoms of Mold Exposure

Mold can cause many health effects. For some people, mold can cause a stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing or wheezing, burning eyes, or skin rash. People with asthma or who are allergic to mold may have severe reactions. Immune-compromised people and people with chronic lung disease may get infections in their lungs from mold. Some other common symptoms includes:

  • Abdominal Pain

  • Aches

  • Appetite Swings

  • Blurred Vision

  • Confusion

  • Cough

  • Decreased Learning of New Knowledge

  • Diarrhea

  • Disorientation

  • Excessive Thirst

  • Fatigue

  • Focus/Concentration Issues

  • Headache

  • Increased Urination

  • Joint Pain

  • Light Sensitivity

  • Memory Issues

  • Metallic Taste

  • Mood Swings

  • Morning Stiffness

  • Muscle Cramps

  • Numbness

  • Pain (Sharp)

  • Red Eyes

  • Shortness of Breath

  • Sinus Problems

  • Skin Sensitivity

  • Static Shocks

  • Sweats (especially night sweats)

  • Tearing

  • Temperature Regulation Problems

  • Tingling

  • Tremors

  • Unusual Pain

  • Vertigo

  • Weakness

  • Word Recollection Issues

Testing and Treatment for Mold Illnesses

We make the healing process easy, convenient, and effective for our patients struggling with mold-related illnesses.

Book Appointment

When you make your appointment, you'll be asked to complete a health questionnaire and, possibly, additional questionnaires if so indicated by your illness. At your first appointment, plan to spend 90 minutes meeting with Dr. Lyday. She offers both in-person and virtual visits.

Lab Work

Depending on what Dr. Lyday feels is needed, blood will be drawn or a urine test done and lab work will be ordered. You may need to take preliminary medication prior to lab work to help your body release toxins into your samples.

Personalized Treatment Plan

Everyone’s treatment plan is personalized to their healing journey. In general, after the first visit, we will schedule another appointment to review lab work. Then, depending on what we find, we will start you on medication, diet changes and arrange visits every 3 months until all primary concerns are addressed and the patient is well on the path to resolution.

Follow-up Appointments

Once a patient is stable, you will meet with Dr. Lyday every 6-12 months virtually to evaluate current fitness. Expect to continue treatment for 2-3 months for every year you were unwell.

Types of Mold

There is always some mold around. Molds have been on the Earth for millions of years. Mold can get in your home through open doors, windows, vents, and heating and air conditioning systems. Mold in the air outside can be brought indoors on clothing, shoes, bags, and even pets.

Mold will grow where there is moisture, such as around leaks in roofs, windows, or pipes, or where there has been a flood. Mold grows on paper, cardboard, ceiling tiles, and wood. Mold can also grow in dust, paints, wallpaper, insulation, drywall, carpet, fabric, and upholstery.

Molds come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and while some may think that color can serve as an identifying characteristic, unfortunately, it is not. The main means of identifying molds involve looking closely at the structure, spore, and growth morphology, which isn’t easily done without access to a lab. Color isn’t a good distinguishing characteristic of mold or toxicity because one patch can have multiple colors or change color for several reasons. 

    • Acremonium- Risks: Exposure to this type of mold is dangerous. Risks can include bone marrow and immune system diseases, as well as impaired brain function.

    • Alternaria- Risks: Symptoms of asthma

    • Aspergillus- Risks: Minor risk, however, more severe reactions include respiratory infections, allergic reactions, and inflamed lungs.

    • Aureobasidium- Risks: Eye, skin, and nail infections.

    • Chaetomium- Risks: Skin and nail infections.

    • Cladosporium- Risks: Respiratory and breathing issues.

    • Fusarium- Risks: Skin infections and allergic reaction symptoms (i.e. sore throat, runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing, etc). Prolonged exposure to fusarium can cause other severe and life-threatening conditions, such as bone infections or a brain abscess. Eventually, the toxins can damage nervous systems and lead to potential hemorrhaging and internal bleeding.

    • Mucor- Risks: Asthma and/or flu-like symptoms. In severe cases, it can cause mucormycosis—a fungal infection, which can damage and infect your eyes, nose, sinuses, lungs, and brain.

    • Penicillium- Risks: Unlike the antibiotics produced from this, these mold spores can easily move throughout the home in the air and be inhaled, causing respiratory problems, pulmonary inflammation, asthma, and potentially chronic sinusitis.

    • Stachybotrys (AKA Black Mold)- Risks: Severe health troubles (i.e. trouble breathing, fatigue, sinusitis, and depression), as well as neurological problems and pulmonary bleeding.

    • Trichoderma- Risks: Can cause sinusitis, allergic reactions, and other health problems.

    • Ulocladium- Risks: Can cause severe reactions like hay fever, skin infections, asthma symptoms, and trouble breathing.

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