My neighbors across the hallway are apparently making and using meth. There is the most horrible smell coming from their apartment. It permeates everything and my friend Cher and I are both staying sick because of it. Even putting rugs under my door and burning a vanilla candle isn't enough to block out the stench.

My eye dr had to call in meds for my eyes. They burn terribly. I'm going to need to use my nebulizer if it doesn't stop. My family Dr is going to prescribe another allergy med.I can't breathe well. I have chronic acute bronchitis and I can't afford to be sick all the time again.

A friend of mine who is a recovered addict can't even visit me now for fear of becoming addicted again. (She still has cravings.) She asked me if I'm having the munchies. I had no idea that the reason I have suddenly started eating everyting in sight, particularly chips, is due to the stench! I also didn't realize that is why I wake up with a hangover effect every morning.

I went down and talked with management. The manager can't do anything. The man's apt always passes inspections and they just can't walk in and demand entry to the apt without a 48 hr notice. She told me to call the police but that the police will come to my door first so he will know who called.

I thought about going over and telling him his "incense" is making Cher and me very ill and would he please calm it down. He and his friends are normally higher than a kite, so I'm not even sure he'll remember I talked to him, although he might.

I don't know what to do as I have no experience in this type of situation. I need you advice.

Thanks,

Jan