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What do a bug bite, a hair salon, and over 50 mysterious health symptoms have in common? Join Kathleen Wallace and Dr. Steven Bock as they share how Kathleen, a successful salon owner, developed Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) due to Lyme disease and occupational exposure to beauty industry chemicals.
This moving interview captures Kathleen’s losses-her marriage, business, and home-as well as the hope and renewed life purpose she found as a result of Dr. Bock’s expertise and compassion. Gain valuable insights into Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and the urgent need for awareness and support for individuals with invisible disabilities.
Episode Highlights:
· Kathleen Wallace shares the symptoms that plagued her for years and how she finally received a diagnosis from Dr. Bock. (3:14)
· Dr. Bock describes what Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is. (7:41)
· Dr. Bock explains why MCS is not understood or acknowledged by more of the medical community. (11:45)
· Dr. Bock explains treatment options for MCS. (13:20)
· Dr. Bock describes how frequently other illnesses coexist alongside MCS, and the order of treatment. (14:56)
· Kathleen describes what it’s like to live with MCS. (18:18)
· Kathleen describes the measures she takes to combat her symptoms. (22:22)
· Dr. Bock shares how chemical exposures in various situations, including on September 11th and related to Gulf War Syndrome, have kicked off MCS in some individuals. (25:03)
· Dr. Bock discusses if MCS is curable, and first steps to take to find help for MCS. (28:08)
· Kathleen describes how life has changed since being diagnosed with MCS, and what has helped. (30:43)
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