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By Daniel More, MD, About.com Guide to Allergies

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome

Saturday March 17, 2007
Does exposure to odors, pollutants and cigarette smoke make you sick? Are you extremely sensitive to certain smells, such as cleaning agents and chemicals? Do various medications and foods make you ill with various, non-specific symptoms? Do doctors tell you that they can't find anything wrong?

If so, you may have multiple chemical sensitivity syndrome. Learn about the most common causes, as well as the methods that are used to diagnose and treat this controversial disease.

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March 29, 2007 at 2:02 pm
(1) Joe says:

I have MCS and the traditional tests say that I don’t have allergies. The traditional tests are more controversial because everyone close to has seen my allergic reactions. When traditional doesn’t work then seek alternatives.

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