boric acid

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Hi Holly, Hope you had a nice Christmas. Have you tried Bill's Borax

H202 mixture to compare it to the liquid Roache Prufe mix? I did and

the results seem very similiar. I made a smaller batch: 1 tablespoon

borax, 8 oz H202 and 16 oz water. I was thinking it might be a little

safer and you might not need to poof your hair and body with the BA

powder. I still could taste metal in my mouth after a couple of hours

with the borax mix on my scalp and feet so it's probably not right

for me. just a thought, always thinking of your safety.

bob

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> > > > M, please vacuum this up asap, everywheere you put it. You

know

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> > > > care about you and do not want to see you doing anything to

> hurt

> > > > yourself. We will keep fighting to find a safe way to get

these

> > > > buggers. Your body is telling you this is not good for you,

> > listen to

> > > > it.

> > > > L/bob

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EEK! That's bad because I find I get the best sleep when I cover myself head to toe in Borax and sleep on more Borax :-(From: Bessie Glavas <bessieglavas@...>bird mites Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 12:48:36 PMSubject: Boric acidI just saw a posting on Morgellons Disease Research Message Board, where the poster said

she'd been using boric acid as part of her protocol with good effect.Then another poster came on with the following. The article is dated Jan 30, 2009 - I shouldn't get "paranoid" but you think about everything with this madness:http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002485.htmBorax poisoning Definition Return to top Boric acid is a dangerous poison. Poisoning from this chemical can be acute or chronic. Acute boric acid poisoning usually occurs when someone swallows powdered roach-killing products that contain the chemical.Chronic poisoning occurs in those who are repeatedly exposed to boric acid. For example, in the past, boric acid was used to disinfect and treat wounds. Patients who received such treatment over and over again got sick, and some died.This is for information only and not

for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.Poisonous Ingredient Return to top Boric acidWhere Found Return to top Antiseptics and astringents Enamels and glazes Glass fiber manufacturing Medicated powders Skin lotions Some paints Some rodent and ant pesticides Photography chemicals Powders to kill roaches Note: This list may not be all inclusive.Symptoms Return to top The main symptoms of boric acid poisoning are blue-green vomit, diarrhea, and a bright red rash on the skin. Other symptoms may include:Blisters Collapse Coma Convulsions Drowsiness Fever Lack of desire to do anything Low blood pressure Significantly decreased urine

output (or none) Sloughing of skin Twitching of facial muscles, arms, hands, legs, and feet Home Care Return to top If the chemical is on the skin, remove by washing the area thoroughly.If the chemical was swallowed, seek medical treatment immediately.Before Calling Emergency Return to top Determine the following information:The patient's age, weight, and condition The name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known) The time it was swallowed The amount swallowed Poison Control Return to top The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You

should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.See: Poison control center - emergency number What to Expect at the Emergency Room Return to top The health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Treatment depends on the individual symptoms. The patient may receive:Dialysis Fluids by mouth or IV Tube through the mouth into the stomach to wash out the stomach (gastric lavage) Note: Activated charcoal does not effectively treat (absorb) boric acid.Outlook (Prognosis) Return to top The infant death rate from boric acid poisonings is high. However, boric acid poisoning is considerably rarer than

in the past because the substance is no longer used as a disinfectant in nurseries. It is also no longer commonly used in medical preparations. Boric acid is an ingredient in some vaginal suppositories used for yeast infections, although this is NOT a standard treatment.References Return to top Goldfrank LR. Ed. Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. 8th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2006.Cain WS. Sensory and associated reactions to mineral dusts: sodium borate, calcium oxide, and calcium sulfate. J Occup Environ Hyg. April 2004; 1(4): 222-36.Matsuda K Toxicological analyses over the past five years at a single institution. Rinsho Byori.Oct. 2004; 52(10): 819-23.Update Date: 1/30/2009 Updated by: E. Duldner, Jr., MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Samaritan Regional Health System, Ashland, Ohio. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare

Network. Also reviewed by Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. ------------------------------------