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Posted: 3/24/2002 8:27:13 AM EDT
I passed my heavy metal poisons test, I have no heavymetals in my body.
I have been around a lot of heavy metals when I was able to work. I am disabled and have some of the symptoms of HM poisoning. I finally got a Dr. to test me and low and behold, I passed with more than flying colors. I have been exposed to [b]VERY HIGH[/b] amounts of lead, cadmium, mercury, and the list goes on. I was sure I was poisoned, but the results on mercury were, [b]"Under the normal limits."]/b] This makes me wonder about all the, [b]"EPA scares"[b/] on these deemed health threats. They make it sound like one quick exposure will kill you. I had heavy daily exposures for a period of a good solid 10 years. When I told this to the Dr, he laughed and said the test doesn't even show a scratch on my body. What's going on here, is the EPA really lying to us for some reason?
All's I can say is, shoot normal, be happy, and don't worry about lead poisoning unless it's being administered by the ole' fire stick...  [BD] [BD] [BD]
Link Posted: 3/24/2002 8:33:01 AM EDT
[#1]
The Government would not lie to its citizens!
Link Posted: 3/24/2002 8:34:22 AM EDT
[#2]
I don't know about you, but I'd always rather err on the side of caution when it comes to introducing toxins into my body. So if the EPA/OSHA is a little over zealous in their warnings I think I can live with it.

Another thing is, the lower the standards are set by the EPA/OSHA the easier it is for them to fine (tax) nonconforming businesses/corporations for violations.
Link Posted: 3/24/2002 8:49:34 AM EDT
[#3]
What kind of music do you listen to?  Any heavy metal in your ears?  That can cause you harm too.  [;)]
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