Neurologic & neuropsychiatric syndrome features of mould & mycotoxin exposure, Dr. Larry Empting

Summary of research & findings

• Exposure to mould, mycotoxins, and water-damaged buildings can affect the human nervous system

• The review highlights many people exposed to mould develop neurological and psychiatric symptoms—such as pain, tremors, balance issues, memory problems, and “brain fog”—which can mimic conditions like migraines, Parkinson’s disease, or dementia

Summary of key points

• Mould and mycotoxins can harm the nervous system in sensitive individuals, causing both neurological and psychiatric problems.

• Symptoms often mimic other illnesses, including:

  • Pain syndromes (migraines, facial pain, muscle pain)

  • Movement disorders (tremors, jerking, tic-like motions)

  • Balance and coordination issues (ataxia, unsteady gait)

  • Cognitive problems (“brain fog,” memory loss, confusion, delirium, dementia-like states)

• Not easily explained by standard diseases – symptoms are often similar but not identical to classical neurological conditions.

• Environmental link is clear: symptoms improve when patients are removed from mould-contaminated environments and worsen upon re-exposure.