Test for mold exposure is genetic

The biggest takeaway for me from the weekend was one that I had already known, but it is also one that I cannot reinforce enough how strongly I feel about it. In my opinion based on what I have learned from Dr. Shoemaker's work, everyone with Lyme should have their HLA genetic testing done so that they understand if it is Lyme toxins, mold toxins, or both that they are inefficient in identifying and excreting. This information may change the course of your treatment. Additionally, if one is a mold-susceptible type, I think it is critical to have the ERMI testing done to see if your living environment is save. If one has a mold-susceptible type, an ERMI of < 2 is the goal. Anything higher than that is potentially unsafe and negatively impacting your health.

Ignoring the mold issue while treating Lyme disease is, in my opinion, much like trying to keep a boat filling up with water from sinking by using a cup to dump the water overboard when the boat itself has several holes in the bottom. You just can't win unless we evaluate and address all of the factors involved in our ill-health. Mold is often a very critical and overlooked factor.