Is Chuck’s condition a real thing?

A look into the mysterious—and controversial—condition that may explain Chuck’s space blanket. UPDATE, 3/3: On Monday night’s episode of Better Call Saul, “Alpine Shepherd Boy,” Chuck confirms that he indeed does suffer from electromagnetic hypersensitivity .3 Mar 2015

Chuck is semi-reclusive and believes that he suffers from electromagnetic hypersensitivity . He was amicably divorced from Rebecca Bois, who was unaware of his EHS, a few years before the events of Better Call Saul.

EHS is a self-reported condition that hasn’t been proven by science . It’s defined by unpleasant symptoms, like headaches and pain, triggered by exposure to electronic devices. Recent research has found no evidence that EHS exists.

While cross-examining Chuck, Jimmy claims that he lied about doctoring the Mesa Verde files because he was worried enough about Chuck’s state of mind to tell him what he wanted to hear. He presents Chuck’s EHS as a mental illness , illustrating his point using Mike’s pictures of Chuck’s house.