Excess zinc from chronic denture cream with high zinc content can cause neurological conditions/MS

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Many doctors are not aware that denture creams can cause zinc poisoning, copper

depletion and neuropathy. Because of this, a patient exhibiting numbness or

tingling in the extremities; muscle weakness, muscle spasms, or difficulty in

moving; or any other of the problems typical of denture cream neuropathy may not

be correctly diagnosed.

Our denture cream neuropathy lawyers are aware of several instances where people

suffering from zinc copper deficiency were misdiagnosed with other disorders

that involve destruction of the myelin sheath. Some of the demyelinating

diseases most often misdiagnosed in patients with denture cream neuropathy

include:

Multiple Sclerosis: People with denture cream neuropathy are often suspected to

be suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. This is not surprising, as Multiple

Sclerosis affects more than 400,000 people in the U.S. Many of the symptoms of

Multiple Sclerosis are identical to those of zinc copper depletion. Multiple

sclerosis can be difficult to diagnose early in the course of the disease,

because symptoms often come and go — sometimes disappearing for months.

Demyelinating Syndrome: This syndrome is often associated with other diseases,

such as lupus. Typical symptoms include odd sensation in legs, arms, chest, or

face, such as tingling or numbness, or weakness; blurriness or double vision;

loss of dexterity; and coordination problems.

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP): A rare neurological

disorder in which there is swelling of nerve roots and destruction of the myelin

sheath over the nerves. This disorder causes weakness, paralysis and/or

impairment in motor function, especially of the arms and legs. Sensory loss may

also be present causing numbness, tingling, or prickling sensations. The motor

and sensory impairments usually affect both sides of the body, and the degree of

severity may vary.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A disorder in which the body's immune system attacks

part of the peripheral nervous system. Early symptoms of this disorder-such as

varying degrees of weakness or tingling sensations in the legs-are similar to

those caused by zinc copper deficiency. In many instances the weakness and

abnormal sensations spread to the arms and upper body. These symptoms can

increase in intensity until certain muscles cannot be used at all. When severe,

a patient may suffer life-threatening paralysis.

If you or someone you know has suffered from symptoms of a demyelinating disease

and use denture cream, you should ask you doctor to test the zinc and copper

levels in your blood. That way, your doctor can rule out denture cream

neuropathy before you begin any treatment.

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