The Truth About Natural Gas
Target:
State Lawmakers
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Many customers of natural gas are aware of carbon monoxide and explosion but are not aware they can be poisoned by unburned natural gas. Many gas companies are telling customers that it is safe and non poisonous but that is wrong. Natural gas is mostly methane which is not considered poisonous, it is an asphyxiant, meaning it takes away oxygen and suffocates the living to death. Chemicals that are listed as poisonous are added to the methane, making natural gas poisonous.
Many customers of natural gas are aware of carbon monoxide and explosion but are not aware they can be poisoned by unburned natural gas. Many gas companies are telling customers that it is safe and non poisonous but that is wrong. Natural gas is mostly methane which is not considered poisonous, it is an asphyxiant, meaning it takes away oxygen and suffocates the living to death. Chemicals that are listed as poisonous are added to the methane, making natural gas poisonous.
We the undersigned of (your state) demand our right to know the chemical content of natural gas and a list of health symptoms that can arise from exposure to it.
Thank you for your time
Thank you for your time
We signed the "The Truth About Natural Gas" petition!
# 141:
10:48 pm PDT, Jul 4,
Shawn Chong, Canada
Please don't let the pursuit of money get in the way of making the right decisions and of taking care of yourself and of others!
Please don't let the pursuit of money get in the way of making the right decisions and of taking care of yourself and of others!
# 140:
9:52 am PDT, Jul 2,
Stacie Neveux, California
I am still trying to undertstand why five gas company employees and a code enforcement inspector were unable to detect the leak. I also will never understand why a garage that was converted into a studio by handymen instead of professionals, especially in areas like gas and electricity (health risks) would be allowed by the city to be rented in the first place. On top of all the health problems I now have, they were able to evict me without any proof of the statements they made. I was unable to say anything as Catholic Charities had provided me with a free lawyer, who never entered into evidence proof (finally found) of the faulty heater. Will the poor ever be given the same rights as the rich? Maybe the judge was angered because I was unable to remain concious in HIS courtroom! What is this country coming too?
I am still trying to undertstand why five gas company employees and a code enforcement inspector were unable to detect the leak. I also will never understand why a garage that was converted into a studio by handymen instead of professionals, especially in areas like gas and electricity (health risks) would be allowed by the city to be rented in the first place. On top of all the health problems I now have, they were able to evict me without any proof of the statements they made. I was unable to say anything as Catholic Charities had provided me with a free lawyer, who never entered into evidence proof (finally found) of the faulty heater. Will the poor ever be given the same rights as the rich? Maybe the judge was angered because I was unable to remain concious in HIS courtroom! What is this country coming too?
# 139:
8:15 am PDT, Jul 2,
Donna Walters, New Jersey
# 138:
2:03 pm PDT, Jul 1,
Sue Wright, United Kingdom
At a time when the race is on to try to stop the destruction of all our Rainforests we need to fully understand just how vital EVERY tree on the planet is. Why even begin to contemplate the destruction of such tranquil areas as Oregon? We need to turn around Mr Bush's plans and let him and the world know that we all realise this cannot go unchallenged. Please Mr Obama....anybody! Let living trees stay that way before we no longer have a chance to keep our beautiful Planet from being completely taken over by Climate Change! CO2 emissions are absorbed by the trees, cut down they release it all again by massive amounts. PLEASE, listen to Prince Charles at http://www.rainforestsos.org/ to hear about deforestation to see just why it's not saving Rainforests alone that will make the difference to the future of our Planet. Our future and the futures of our children and grandchildren are relying on us to do the right thing, do we have the right to fail them now?
At a time when the race is on to try to stop the destruction of all our Rainforests we need to fully understand just how vital EVERY tree on the planet is. Why even begin to contemplate the destruction of such tranquil areas as Oregon? We need to turn around Mr Bush's plans and let him and the world know that we all realise this cannot go unchallenged. Please Mr Obama....anybody! Let living trees stay that way before we no longer have a chance to keep our beautiful Planet from being completely taken over by Climate Change! CO2 emissions are absorbed by the trees, cut down they release it all again by massive amounts. PLEASE, listen to Prince Charles at http://www.rainforestsos.org/ to hear about deforestation to see just why it's not saving Rainforests alone that will make the difference to the future of our Planet. Our future and the futures of our children and grandchildren are relying on us to do the right thing, do we have the right to fail them now?
# 137:
3:25 pm PDT, Jun 24,
Shaciarra Drake, Mississippi
# 136:
11:17 am PDT, Jun 24,
Brigitte Huss, Germany
# 135:
12:31 pm PDT, Jun 1,
Jessica Harris, Oklahoma
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11:15 pm PDT, May 31,
Melodie Anne Zinyk, Canada
THis is a message from a citizen of Canada; asking that the MP's who have the power to change the laws about what Natural Gas can do to you, had better convince Big Brother to inform the public, before we all become toxic and dead. We elected you to take care of us not strangle us and deprive us of oxygen. There is no excuse, soap and water, to check for a leak, they have electronic meters that can measure the amount of natural gas in any area. Soap and Water is so, Eighties, this is 2009, Technology saves lives. Bonuses, Raises don't, it wouldn't hurt a few of you to eat a hot dog once in awhile either. |
# 133:
1:02 pm PDT, May 22,
Robert Lasiter, Tennessee
i suspect thousands more with this issue....our stories have many similarities...push forward with this!!!!
i suspect thousands more with this issue....our stories have many similarities...push forward with this!!!!
# 132:
6:31 am PDT, May 22,
Mary Ridchuk, New Jersey
I had vibrations in my home. Called the utility company and they said basically it was not their fault. I have been smelling gas outside my home but I was told it was nothing and 'smell of gas was normal'. Finally, one night the smell was very strong. I called PSEG and they did detect gas. PSEG said it was a minor leak, however, a week later, there were 10-15 PSEG trucks outside my home, 2 excavators, police cars and construction vehicles. PSEG still denied gas leak and said they were repair infrasturcture. One PSEG guy even said I was hallucinating and that I'm a woman looking for attention!
I had vibrations in my home. Called the utility company and they said basically it was not their fault. I have been smelling gas outside my home but I was told it was nothing and 'smell of gas was normal'. Finally, one night the smell was very strong. I called PSEG and they did detect gas. PSEG said it was a minor leak, however, a week later, there were 10-15 PSEG trucks outside my home, 2 excavators, police cars and construction vehicles. PSEG still denied gas leak and said they were repair infrasturcture. One PSEG guy even said I was hallucinating and that I'm a woman looking for attention!
# 131:
8:37 pm PDT, May 21,
Jennifer Cruz, Delaware
I am also a victim of natural gas poisoning! My marrige was so damaged where holding on to a tight string. Due to a 30% gas leak in our home. Where my family and I had already been residing at for almost a year before it was found. I thank god! My daugther was born the same day it was found. which mean I was pregnant during the gas leak! What affects did it have on my baby besides a low birth weight I am greatful that, that was all. My oldest son grades went from A's to just about D's in a instant. I also have two younger boys which one has a learning delay. And is in the process of receiving special education. And now that I've realized alot from the web. I have to find out if my 5 years old son has been affected from it in any ways as well. Sincerly, Mrs. Cruz
I am also a victim of natural gas poisoning! My marrige was so damaged where holding on to a tight string. Due to a 30% gas leak in our home. Where my family and I had already been residing at for almost a year before it was found. I thank god! My daugther was born the same day it was found. which mean I was pregnant during the gas leak! What affects did it have on my baby besides a low birth weight I am greatful that, that was all. My oldest son grades went from A's to just about D's in a instant. I also have two younger boys which one has a learning delay. And is in the process of receiving special education. And now that I've realized alot from the web. I have to find out if my 5 years old son has been affected from it in any ways as well. Sincerly, Mrs. Cruz
# 130:
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4:37 pm PDT, May 18,
Dawn Dzielski, New York
No one but me could smell the leak, and I work from home so I've been exposed for 7 months that I've lived here. Yesterday I had my boyfriend turn off the gas to the stove and the heater. The smell has gotten better and I feel less tired & confused today. I am trying to get the rest of the odor out with a fan right now. The feeling of impending death was so strong & I have been so sick from these gas leaks. My 4 mth old grandson arrives cheerful to my home & about a half an hour later begins crying like he's in pain. I suspect the gas leak was affecting him somehow-headaches maybe? The public needs to know how dangerous these leaks can be to their health. The first thing I read online was that there are no ill health effects to exposure, it is a terrible lie!!! |
# 129:
5:47 am PDT, May 18,
Bangkok Beel, Colorado
The last person to sign was Debby who asked me add my name.I had no idea this gas was so potent! Perhaps this will cause some precautions/warnings so other's do not suffer needlesly!
The last person to sign was Debby who asked me add my name.I had no idea this gas was so potent! Perhaps this will cause some precautions/warnings so other's do not suffer needlesly!
# 128:
11:28 pm PDT, May 17,
Debby Hancock, Colorado
My landlord did not heed my plea to check gas smell in my apartment, I became severely ill, symptoms ranging from dizzy, confused, unable to think, felt like I could not take in air, loss of balance, blurred vision, extreme fatigue, achy joints, a pending sense of death; as time went on I became increasingly more confused, sick, and weak. I went to doctor and was put on oxygen with diagnosis of COPD; at this point I finally got my landlord to call gas company which found two leaks in my apartment, and although since being fixed, I am still not completely well from the natural gas poisoning.
My landlord did not heed my plea to check gas smell in my apartment, I became severely ill, symptoms ranging from dizzy, confused, unable to think, felt like I could not take in air, loss of balance, blurred vision, extreme fatigue, achy joints, a pending sense of death; as time went on I became increasingly more confused, sick, and weak. I went to doctor and was put on oxygen with diagnosis of COPD; at this point I finally got my landlord to call gas company which found two leaks in my apartment, and although since being fixed, I am still not completely well from the natural gas poisoning.
# 127:
1:28 am PDT, May 15,
Teresa Raiter, Minnesota
While installing a cable line around the outside of my house,the installer punctured the natural gas line that goes to my living room fireplace.I have Multiple Sclerosis and have lost my sense of smell so I didn't detect a gas odor.The gas was leaking into my house and into the wall of my son's bedroom.It was also leaking into my caretakers bedroom, located just below my son's room.Over the next 3 months,both of my sons suffered from sore throats,dizziness,severe headaches, and body aches. My caretaker suffered from the severe headaches and also started losing her hair.My MS syptoms became progessivly worse but I attributed the over sleeping,headaches,body aches and severe fatigue to my disease.Then one day my son who had the actual leak in his room,collapsed and was hospitalized for 3 days.Since none of us were awareof the gas leak,my son could only be treated for extremely low blood pressure,a sore throat,and severe all over body pain.He recovered and came home.Within 1 day of returning to his bedroom, he was hospitalized again.He recovered again but his reaction upon returning home wasn't as severe because the weather allowed us to have the windows open in the house.It wasn't until my mother stoped over that she noticed the strong smell of natural gas in our home.I called our gas company and they came out immediatly.The technician went to my son's bedroom first with a 'natural gas detector'.The needle on the gauge went to the highest level.He said that the walls were filled with natural gas.He also checked my caretaker's room and found very high levels there also.He then went around the house and tried to locate the source of the leak.He finally found it outside of the house, just below my son's bedroom window.There he found the gasline that still had the puncture in it where the bracket to hold the cable was.The nail in the bracket was right in the center of the gasline.He said that out natural gas levels were so high that it was a miracle that we weren't blown up.It turns out that the gas was leaking into our home for 3 months before it was detected.The insurance company from Comcast offered to pay for both my son's and my hospital bills but since they were covered by health insurance,the law requires me to return that money to the insurance company.(While I was with my son at the hospital, I went down to the emergency room because I was very sick also but not knowing about the gas leak, I attributed my illness to my disease).Then he disconnected the gasline and capped it off.I have been working for 3 years just to even get the Comcast Cable Company to install a new gasline.They did not like the $900 estimate that I got from my local gas company and it has still not been replaced.I have tried to find an attorney to handle my case because I want my gasline reinstalled, I want to be compensated for pain and suffering,and I believe that I am entitled to punitive damages due to the negligence of the cable company.They told me that if our family had been killed, then my extended family could sue for damages. But since we survived the ordeal,we were due nothing.Unfortunetly,the lawyers that I have contacted said that damages to the health of me and my family would be hard to prove even though I have medical records.What a world we live in!
While installing a cable line around the outside of my house,the installer punctured the natural gas line that goes to my living room fireplace.I have Multiple Sclerosis and have lost my sense of smell so I didn't detect a gas odor.The gas was leaking into my house and into the wall of my son's bedroom.It was also leaking into my caretakers bedroom, located just below my son's room.Over the next 3 months,both of my sons suffered from sore throats,dizziness,severe headaches, and body aches. My caretaker suffered from the severe headaches and also started losing her hair.My MS syptoms became progessivly worse but I attributed the over sleeping,headaches,body aches and severe fatigue to my disease.Then one day my son who had the actual leak in his room,collapsed and was hospitalized for 3 days.Since none of us were awareof the gas leak,my son could only be treated for extremely low blood pressure,a sore throat,and severe all over body pain.He recovered and came home.Within 1 day of returning to his bedroom, he was hospitalized again.He recovered again but his reaction upon returning home wasn't as severe because the weather allowed us to have the windows open in the house.It wasn't until my mother stoped over that she noticed the strong smell of natural gas in our home.I called our gas company and they came out immediatly.The technician went to my son's bedroom first with a 'natural gas detector'.The needle on the gauge went to the highest level.He said that the walls were filled with natural gas.He also checked my caretaker's room and found very high levels there also.He then went around the house and tried to locate the source of the leak.He finally found it outside of the house, just below my son's bedroom window.There he found the gasline that still had the puncture in it where the bracket to hold the cable was.The nail in the bracket was right in the center of the gasline.He said that out natural gas levels were so high that it was a miracle that we weren't blown up.It turns out that the gas was leaking into our home for 3 months before it was detected.The insurance company from Comcast offered to pay for both my son's and my hospital bills but since they were covered by health insurance,the law requires me to return that money to the insurance company.(While I was with my son at the hospital, I went down to the emergency room because I was very sick also but not knowing about the gas leak, I attributed my illness to my disease).Then he disconnected the gasline and capped it off.I have been working for 3 years just to even get the Comcast Cable Company to install a new gasline.They did not like the $900 estimate that I got from my local gas company and it has still not been replaced.I have tried to find an attorney to handle my case because I want my gasline reinstalled, I want to be compensated for pain and suffering,and I believe that I am entitled to punitive damages due to the negligence of the cable company.They told me that if our family had been killed, then my extended family could sue for damages. But since we survived the ordeal,we were due nothing.Unfortunetly,the lawyers that I have contacted said that damages to the health of me and my family would be hard to prove even though I have medical records.What a world we live in!
# 126:
8:38 am PDT, Apr 22,
Kristen Rollings, South Carolina
I have a baby that was born in November 2008. He was almost seven weeks early. My husband and I live with his parents and my father-in-law's shop where he keeps his lawn mower, stump grinder, etc. All through my pregnancy I kept smelling gas fumes and when I brought it to my husband and father-in-law's attention, I was told that I was crazy because they didn't smell anything. Looking back on it, I can not help but to think that my repeated exposure was the reason my little boy was premature.
I have a baby that was born in November 2008. He was almost seven weeks early. My husband and I live with his parents and my father-in-law's shop where he keeps his lawn mower, stump grinder, etc. All through my pregnancy I kept smelling gas fumes and when I brought it to my husband and father-in-law's attention, I was told that I was crazy because they didn't smell anything. Looking back on it, I can not help but to think that my repeated exposure was the reason my little boy was premature.
# 125:
4:20 am PDT, Apr 11,
Patricia O'Hara, Maryland
# 124:
2:19 pm PDT, Apr 10,
Name not displayed, Illinois
I have had a horrific headaces nausea and shortness of breath from the leak under my home.
I have had a horrific headaces nausea and shortness of breath from the leak under my home.
# 123:
8:43 pm PST, Feb 28,
Name not displayed, Tennessee
Me and my family has big medical changes due to the exposure of natural gas, just about every sign or medical thing mentioned on Natural Gas Poisoning has hit one if not all of my family living in my home!! We even have people that would come into our home and leave sick!! My husband works EMS & Rescue and has been specially trained in chemical & hazardous material training and none of the things about natural gas was ever told except get the people from the home or whatever due to the place blowing up!! They risk their lifes everyday, and not told of the effects that this can cause to their health!! EMS & Rescue personal are here to help and protect us so why can't we take the extra steps to protect them like they do for us everyday?? This is a most need to know and stop the deaths to our family and friends!! I wonder just how many Government Officials & Natural Gas People who actually know about this problem have Natural Gas in their home?? You know they know because from what I have read Mr. Bush signed a paper to find out more info to help and that has been over 8 yrs. ago and still nothing!!
Me and my family has big medical changes due to the exposure of natural gas, just about every sign or medical thing mentioned on Natural Gas Poisoning has hit one if not all of my family living in my home!! We even have people that would come into our home and leave sick!! My husband works EMS & Rescue and has been specially trained in chemical & hazardous material training and none of the things about natural gas was ever told except get the people from the home or whatever due to the place blowing up!! They risk their lifes everyday, and not told of the effects that this can cause to their health!! EMS & Rescue personal are here to help and protect us so why can't we take the extra steps to protect them like they do for us everyday?? This is a most need to know and stop the deaths to our family and friends!! I wonder just how many Government Officials & Natural Gas People who actually know about this problem have Natural Gas in their home?? You know they know because from what I have read Mr. Bush signed a paper to find out more info to help and that has been over 8 yrs. ago and still nothing!!
# 122:
6:11 pm PST, Feb 5,
Name not displayed, Alaska
We the people of Alaska demand our right to know the chemical content of natural gas and a list of health symptoms that can arise from exposure to it. My coworkers and I suffered natural gas poisoning at our place of employment for many years. When I began to experience severe vertigo I conducted extensive research on the symptoms of natural gas poisoning. It was only after I informed my supervisor of my conclusion as to the cause of our illnesses, that he ordered an inspection of the boiler room, and that a natural gas leak at the water heater was found. Please help protect the public from this poison!
We the people of Alaska demand our right to know the chemical content of natural gas and a list of health symptoms that can arise from exposure to it. My coworkers and I suffered natural gas poisoning at our place of employment for many years. When I began to experience severe vertigo I conducted extensive research on the symptoms of natural gas poisoning. It was only after I informed my supervisor of my conclusion as to the cause of our illnesses, that he ordered an inspection of the boiler room, and that a natural gas leak at the water heater was found. Please help protect the public from this poison!
# 121:
10:36 pm PST, Dec 18,
Zoe Miller, Nevada
Our allergies and overall feelings of health have been worse since we moved into this house! The leak was detected today.
Our allergies and overall feelings of health have been worse since we moved into this house! The leak was detected today.
# 120:
10:16 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Dorothy Bidou, California
# 119:
5:59 pm PDT, Oct 15,
William Morris, Alabama
My Church Mother has been fight illness for over 8 months. We have smelled natural gas in her home for that long. Now that I have read articles on this subject I have advised her to get her gas range and any other source of natural gas leak fixed immediately. It is a shame that we are made to think that natural gas is not harmful to our health.
My Church Mother has been fight illness for over 8 months. We have smelled natural gas in her home for that long. Now that I have read articles on this subject I have advised her to get her gas range and any other source of natural gas leak fixed immediately. It is a shame that we are made to think that natural gas is not harmful to our health.
# 118:
4:26 pm PDT, Oct 11,
Thomas Morrow, New York
my son had seizures from age 1-2 years old back in 2001-02 and has had many mental issues since the gas leak in our house the need to make further testing availible
my son had seizures from age 1-2 years old back in 2001-02 and has had many mental issues since the gas leak in our house the need to make further testing availible
# 117:
1:46 pm PDT, Oct 3,
Wayne Tweedel, Louisiana
Everytime they add that smell to the natural gas lines it makes me sick. I get terrible headaches that turn into migraines. They added some in our lines a few weeks ago and it made me so sick it knocked me off of my feet and put me in bed. This stuf is very dangerous. Something healthy needs to be done about this. I have multiple chemical sensitivities and this does not help.
Everytime they add that smell to the natural gas lines it makes me sick. I get terrible headaches that turn into migraines. They added some in our lines a few weeks ago and it made me so sick it knocked me off of my feet and put me in bed. This stuf is very dangerous. Something healthy needs to be done about this. I have multiple chemical sensitivities and this does not help.
# 116:
1:46 pm PDT, Oct 3,
Wayne Tweedel, Louisiana
Everytime they add that smell to the natural gas lines it makes me sick. I get terrible headaches that turn into migraines. They added some in our lines a few weeks ago and it made me so sick it knocked me off of my feet and put me in bed. This stuf is very dangerous. Something healthy needs to be done about this. I have multiple chemical sensitivities and this does not help.
Everytime they add that smell to the natural gas lines it makes me sick. I get terrible headaches that turn into migraines. They added some in our lines a few weeks ago and it made me so sick it knocked me off of my feet and put me in bed. This stuf is very dangerous. Something healthy needs to be done about this. I have multiple chemical sensitivities and this does not help.
# 115:
11:18 pm PDT, Sep 29,
Name not displayed, California
I've been severely ill for the past year, experiencing flu-like symptoms such as vomitting, gastrointestinal problems, coughing/excessive phlegm, extreme fatigue, brain fog, aches and pains all over. In addition, my blood work is abnormal and after 10 months of work ups and procedures, they still don't know why! I recently found out I've had a gas leak this entire time. I'm having trouble finding adequate information about natural gas poisoning. I'd appreciate any support in finding out more about how to recover from this illness. My doctor is unsure about it at this point.
I've been severely ill for the past year, experiencing flu-like symptoms such as vomitting, gastrointestinal problems, coughing/excessive phlegm, extreme fatigue, brain fog, aches and pains all over. In addition, my blood work is abnormal and after 10 months of work ups and procedures, they still don't know why! I recently found out I've had a gas leak this entire time. I'm having trouble finding adequate information about natural gas poisoning. I'd appreciate any support in finding out more about how to recover from this illness. My doctor is unsure about it at this point.
# 114:
3:33 am PDT, Sep 25,
Simos Tarabatzis, Greece
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# 113:
5:59 am PDT, Sep 24,
Name not displayed, Massachusetts
# 112:
12:33 pm PDT, Sep 19,
Donna Law, Pennsylvania
I just found out today that my gas has been leaking in my townhouse for over 6 months. When I contacted National Fuel about the smell I was told it was OK. They added a chemical to make it smell that way. No one ever came to check it. My landlord noticed it approx. 6 months later when he was there checking into a water leak. He tested it and it was bubbling, a sign that there is definately a leak. I am upset that I may have contaminated my children with poisonous chemicals that may have a long term affect! I am upset that I have some of the symtoms I am just now reading about! How could this happen? Why did I believe them?
I just found out today that my gas has been leaking in my townhouse for over 6 months. When I contacted National Fuel about the smell I was told it was OK. They added a chemical to make it smell that way. No one ever came to check it. My landlord noticed it approx. 6 months later when he was there checking into a water leak. He tested it and it was bubbling, a sign that there is definately a leak. I am upset that I may have contaminated my children with poisonous chemicals that may have a long term affect! I am upset that I have some of the symtoms I am just now reading about! How could this happen? Why did I believe them?
# 111:
11:31 pm PDT, Sep 18,
Terry Myers, Texas
The time has come for people to know the truth about our environment, the homes we live in, the products we buy and the food we eat. Too much has been kept in the closet for too long and much of it is not only making us sick, but it's making our planet sick. It's time to take responsibility and override the greed to save ourselves and the world we live in. A native American saying is "we have not inherited the earth from our fathers; we are borrowing it from our children".
The time has come for people to know the truth about our environment, the homes we live in, the products we buy and the food we eat. Too much has been kept in the closet for too long and much of it is not only making us sick, but it's making our planet sick. It's time to take responsibility and override the greed to save ourselves and the world we live in. A native American saying is "we have not inherited the earth from our fathers; we are borrowing it from our children".
# 110:
3:48 pm PDT, Sep 9,
Name not displayed, California
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# 109:
8:19 pm PDT, Sep 7,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
I am having horriblel head aches .. I feel as if someone is hitting me in the back of the head with a base ball bat and I am truely very very weak ... I get like this every time I turn my oven on. It is a gas stove .. Do you think my stove is leaking gas?? .. I felt this way the other day and just thought I was coming down with the flu but after sitting outside with friends I felt wonderful again .. now tonight I made muffins and once again feel awful .. Please give me some advice , thank you
I am having horriblel head aches .. I feel as if someone is hitting me in the back of the head with a base ball bat and I am truely very very weak ... I get like this every time I turn my oven on. It is a gas stove .. Do you think my stove is leaking gas?? .. I felt this way the other day and just thought I was coming down with the flu but after sitting outside with friends I felt wonderful again .. now tonight I made muffins and once again feel awful .. Please give me some advice , thank you
# 108:
8:49 am PDT, Sep 3,
Rebecca Wagner, Georgia
I don't have enough room on this page to outline the 2 years of illness and coming to near death from breathing in natural gas from leaks in my house. 2 years later, 8 doctors, 1 surgery later I am at 75% health again. The people who lived there before and after me got sick too, but not as bad as I did. People's lives can be ruined because of this stuff. The public needs to KNOW.
I don't have enough room on this page to outline the 2 years of illness and coming to near death from breathing in natural gas from leaks in my house. 2 years later, 8 doctors, 1 surgery later I am at 75% health again. The people who lived there before and after me got sick too, but not as bad as I did. People's lives can be ruined because of this stuff. The public needs to KNOW.
# 107:
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11:36 am PDT, Sep 1,
Alysia C, Maryland
I almost died in my apartment with my 2 and 3 year old yesturday. There was a natural gas leak in the vent system of my apartment. I had severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, weakness of my limbs, numbness of my limbs, decreased vision, shortness of breath, sore throat, just to name the major symptoms. I called my sister to come get me because I was an inch from consciousness. I was losing life and didn't know why. I blamed myself for not drinking enough water. Everyone kept saying, "drink water, you are just dehydrated." I moved into my apartment August 7th and almost died August 31st. The smell of the gas was unbearable and the technician that came out told me that I was lucky to be alive. Both of my kids became ill with coughing and runny noses and weakness/tiredness. They are now staying with my mother until their health is back to normal. The leak is fixed and I will not allow them to come back home until the smell is gone. I am still here but I can't afford to leave my home. I just moved here and all my money is tied up in this place. I just pray to God and hope for the best. |
# 106:
6:16 am PDT, Aug 22,
Sarah Roll, Indiana
I called the gas company about smelling natural gas when I went to put my two year old daughter to bed. He told us to get out of the house. We did and there was a leak in the meter, which he did fix. When we got back home and tried to put her back to bed, was sreamiong and cring non stop. After three hours of this and her throwing up twice. I too her to the Emergency Room at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. I told them that she had been exposed to gas fumes and was throwing up. We waited two hours in the waiting room, and she fell asleep before a doctor ever called for her so I took her back home. I put her back to bed and 20 minutes later she started cring and getting sick again. I did not realize that the fumes were still lingering in the air. We had opened the windows and it had been five hours since the leak was fixed. Finally, I got her to fall asleep. I laid on the floor next to her because the entire time during this episode she was having a hard time breathing. I thought it was just her trying to catch her breath from crying so badly. Then I learned what Natural Gas does and realized she really was having a hard time breathing because of breathing in the gas. I will make sure that everyone in my city knows that our hospital (by the way they just built a brand new one because they are so great) is full of the most uncaring, unprofessional, golddiggers I have ever met. I would never recommend tha thospital to anyone. In the time we had to wait. I could have driven to Dayton, OH to Riley in Indianapolis and had immediate medical attention for my daughter.
I called the gas company about smelling natural gas when I went to put my two year old daughter to bed. He told us to get out of the house. We did and there was a leak in the meter, which he did fix. When we got back home and tried to put her back to bed, was sreamiong and cring non stop. After three hours of this and her throwing up twice. I too her to the Emergency Room at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. I told them that she had been exposed to gas fumes and was throwing up. We waited two hours in the waiting room, and she fell asleep before a doctor ever called for her so I took her back home. I put her back to bed and 20 minutes later she started cring and getting sick again. I did not realize that the fumes were still lingering in the air. We had opened the windows and it had been five hours since the leak was fixed. Finally, I got her to fall asleep. I laid on the floor next to her because the entire time during this episode she was having a hard time breathing. I thought it was just her trying to catch her breath from crying so badly. Then I learned what Natural Gas does and realized she really was having a hard time breathing because of breathing in the gas. I will make sure that everyone in my city knows that our hospital (by the way they just built a brand new one because they are so great) is full of the most uncaring, unprofessional, golddiggers I have ever met. I would never recommend tha thospital to anyone. In the time we had to wait. I could have driven to Dayton, OH to Riley in Indianapolis and had immediate medical attention for my daughter.
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9:09 am PDT, Aug 19,
June Thompson, Texas
# 104:
9:10 am PDT, Aug 10,
Andi Alnwick, New York
# 103:
8:47 am PDT, Aug 9,
Name not displayed, Illinois
Slow gas leak. Sick for over a year. Connection to oven leaking.
Slow gas leak. Sick for over a year. Connection to oven leaking.
# 102:
10:30 pm PDT, Aug 8,
Carmen Karch, North Dakota
I am extremely worried..for 8 months my daughter and her baby (now 9 mo old)lived in a mobile home with a gas leak..the first time the smell was noticed and the utlity co advised, they came and could find no leak..the home constantly smelled of gas..so yesterday I called the utility co, they came and found two leaks..unhooked the gas stove, and told they would be back the next day to fix it with the proper parts...what kind of health problems should we be concerned about..my daughter was always tired, but feels better since the smell is gone...what should we be concerned about health wise for the two of them..? and where do we go to have them checked?
I am extremely worried..for 8 months my daughter and her baby (now 9 mo old)lived in a mobile home with a gas leak..the first time the smell was noticed and the utlity co advised, they came and could find no leak..the home constantly smelled of gas..so yesterday I called the utility co, they came and found two leaks..unhooked the gas stove, and told they would be back the next day to fix it with the proper parts...what kind of health problems should we be concerned about..my daughter was always tired, but feels better since the smell is gone...what should we be concerned about health wise for the two of them..? and where do we go to have them checked?
# 101:
7:11 am PDT, Jul 25,
Name not displayed, Indiana
I have been extremely, mysteriously ill since moving into my current residence and have eliminated a few possible conditions by frequent doctor's visits and various blood tests. However, yesterday, after calling NIPSCO out to check something I'd suspected years ago, I found out that an old copper-pipe behind the washing machine had a bad gas leak, underneath the floor. Frustrated and relieved at the same time, all I can do now is pray that my children have no long-term effects. We the people of this Earth deserve to know the TRUTH about chemical poisons!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been extremely, mysteriously ill since moving into my current residence and have eliminated a few possible conditions by frequent doctor's visits and various blood tests. However, yesterday, after calling NIPSCO out to check something I'd suspected years ago, I found out that an old copper-pipe behind the washing machine had a bad gas leak, underneath the floor. Frustrated and relieved at the same time, all I can do now is pray that my children have no long-term effects. We the people of this Earth deserve to know the TRUTH about chemical poisons!!!!!!!!!!!!
