Guest guest Posted November 27, 2002 Report Share Posted November 27, 2002 If I remember right, toulene is used in the manufacture of breast implants. And a number of women have MS like symptoms--including me--that reverse upon removal of implants. Mercola.com Dr. ph Mercola All Health, No Hype FREE Weekly Health Newsletter Your Email Address: Previous Newsletters Issue 380 November 27, 2002 My New Nutrition Plan Toxic Mercury in Fish State Health Rankings Improve Your Health with EFT Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Scelerosis Risk Risk of Stillbirth Lessened Gene-altered Corn Contamination Running Postpones Disability Living Fuel SuperFood Health Resources Eating Plan Less Grains / Sugars More Omega 3 More Water Emotional Health Effective Sleep Home New Patients Recommended Products Exposure to Organic Solvents May Heighten MS Risk Consistent exposure to organic solvents such as toluene, white spirit and xylene may increase a person’s risk of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a recent study. The study followed close to 12,000 painters, who are known to be exposed to organic solvents, from 1970 to 1986. Construction workers, 36,899 of them, and 9,314 food-processing workers, who were not thought to have been exposed to organic solvents, were also followed. After a review of participants’ disability pensions at the end of the study, results revealed that nine painters, 12 construction workers and six food workers had been diagnosed with MS. The cause of MS, which occurs when the body's immune system attacks the protective myelin sheath surrounding nerve fibers in the brain and spine, remains unknown. Symptoms of the disease include muscle weakness and stiffness, balance and coordination problems, numbness and vision disturbances. The study showed that painters had almost double the risk of receiving a disability pension because of MS than the combined group of construction and food processing workers. Researchers believe the findings indicate that exposure to organic solvents might increase the risk of developing MS, though more research is needed to fully address the association. Epidemiology November 2002;13:718-720 DR. MERCOLA'S COMMENT: Typically solvent exposure is more strongly associated with another neurological illness, Parkinson’s Disease. However, it is clear that these toxic chemicals can play all sort of havoc with the human brain. Please see the other article on MS in this issue that addresses my current strategy for treatment. Return to Table of Contents #380 Privacy/Security Current Newsletter Contact Info ©Copyright 1997-2002 Dr. ph Mercola. . This content may be copied in full, with copyright; contact; creation; and information intact, without specific permission, when used only in a not-for-profit format. If any other use is desired, permission in writing from Dr. Mercola is required. Disclaimer - Newsletters are based upon the opinions of Dr. Mercola. They are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and they are not intended as medical advice. They are intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Dr. Mercola and his community. Dr. Mercola encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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