Symptoms of Mold Exposure

Most people don’t realize that mold exposure can lead to serious medical symptoms. These symptoms that are often related to inflammation can effect nearly every part of your body.

Note: Symptoms with a (*) indicate symptoms our family experienced

Digestive System Mold Symptoms:

  • Metallic taste *

  • Abdominal pain *

  • Diarrhea *

  • Appetite swings *

  • Nausea *

  • Rapid weight gain *

  • Gas/Bloating *

  • Gut infection *

  • GI bleeding

  • Constipation *

Musculoskeletal Mold Symptoms:

  • Muscle aches *

  • Joint pain *

  • Sharp pain in muscles and joints *

  • Morning stiffness

  • Inflammation of joints *

  • Weakness *

  • Muscle cramps *

Cardiovascular System Mold Symptoms:

  • Heart palpitations *

  • Vasculitis

  • Edema

  • Irregular heartbeat

  • Heart inflammation

  • Fatigue *

  • POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachychardia Syndrome)

Cognitive Mold Symptoms:

  • Brain fog *

  • Decreased short term memory *

  • Difficulty concentrating *

  • Difficulty learning new information *

  • Word-Finding difficulty *

  • Reduced ability to plan & execute various tasks *

  • Lack of motivation

  • Symptoms resembling Alzheimers & Dementia

Eye & Skin Mold Symptoms:

  • Watery eyes *

  • Itching *

  • Redness *

  • Blurred vision *

  • Spots in vision (floaters) *

  • Eye inflammation

  • Allergies that didn’t exist before *

  • Skin irritation

  • Skin rashes *

  • Static shock *

Respiratory System Mold Symptoms:

  • Shortness of breath *

  • Cough *

  • Sinus congestion *

  • Nasal drip *

  • Bloody nose *

  • Wheezing *

  • Lung sensitivity *

  • Tightening in chest *

  • New Asthma or worsening Asthma *

  • Coughing up blood

  • Black nasal discharge *

  • Fungal Colonization in lungs or sinuses *

  • Difficulty breathing *

Psychiatric & Neuro-Psychiatric Mold Symptoms:

  • Anxiety *

  • Fear *

  • Panic attacks *

  • Mood swings *

  • Irritability *

  • Anger

  • OCD *

  • Reduced ability to cope with stress *

  • Hallucinations *

  • Suicidal thoughts *

Neurological Mold Symptoms:

  • Headaches *

  • Dizziness *

  • Migraines *

  • Icepick headaches *

  • Tremors *

  • Imbalance *

  • Buzzing (vibration) sensations *

  • Vertigo *

  • Epileptic Seizures *

  • Non-Epileptic Seizures *

  • Unusual Seizures *

  • Burning along the spine

  • Sensitivity to light *

  • Sensitivity to touch *

  • Numbness *

  • Tingling *

  • Difficulty walking *

  • Cognitive Decline *

  • Insomnia *

Other Mold Symptoms:

  • Immune dysregulation *

  • Nervous system problems

  • Auto-immune response *

  • Hormone dysregulation *

  • Tinnitus *

  • Urinary tract problems *

  • Night sweats *

Are You Keeping Track of Your Symptoms?

“Reality Check” Symptoms Worksheet Printable