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Could exposure to heavy metals cause dementia?

Posted by gcranor @gcranor, Mar 15, 2023

How can you determine exposure to heavy metals (JP-5 jet fuel) and celalube (hydraulic fluid) could be a cause my dementia? JP-5 has lead in it and I was 17 years old working on the flight line for three years and the hydraulic fluid was found to be to corrosive and had to be changed to glycol.

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gcranor | @gcranor | Mar 21, 2023

What is the effect, if any breathing heavy metal at young age? I worked on a flight deck for years starting at 17 and had no protection from breathing all the heavy metals in aircraft fuel.

I was also exposed to nitro glycerin in its per form for 3 years could that chemical cause dementia like issues.

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Amanda Roe | @amandajro | Apr 1, 2023

Hello @gcranor. There seems to be urine tests that could help you confirm both recent and chronic exposure to heavy metals. Have you shared your interest in testing with your doctor?

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Amanda Roe | @amandajro | Apr 1, 2023
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@gcranor

What is the effect, if any breathing heavy metal at young age? I worked on a flight deck for years starting at 17 and had no protection from breathing all the heavy metals in aircraft fuel.

I was also exposed to nitro glycerin in its per form for 3 years could that chemical cause dementia like issues.

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@gcranor, you will notice I have moved this post on heavy metals exposure into your other post to share additional details as members join.

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cgs | @cgs | Apr 2, 2023
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@amandajro

Hello @gcranor. There seems to be urine tests that could help you confirm both recent and chronic exposure to heavy metals. Have you shared your interest in testing with your doctor?

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You have to advocate for yourself as far as asking for tests because they usually just get you in and out and about 15 minutes

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Ingegerd Enscoe, Alumni Mentor | @astaingegerdm | Apr 2, 2023
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You have to advocate for yourself as far as asking for tests because they usually just get you in and out and about 15 minutes

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I agree. You have to request the tests needed to see if you currently still have toxic levels that can cause neurological damage.
I’m used to dealing with lead poisoning in children.
I don’t know what other chemicals you were exposed to but if you can find out then go ahead and request it.

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