[TheForge] metal fume fever

[Tod Estes]

Lee,
Good info, and it wasnt all that long ago that we lost a member of this list to
metal fume toxicicity. Not only the worst 24 hours that you can spend but also
may be the some of the last few hours if in large doses.
Quoting lee robbins <naturadoc1 at yahoo.com>:

> HI all,
> i have been a lurker for years and have leaned a gerat
> deal from you all.
> This is my first posting and i was unclear of the
> mechanics. Ii finally have to weigh in on a subject
> that of Zinc fumes. As an emergency physician i have
> seen people with metal fume fever due to zinc fumes.
> It is like the bends; pain in all muscles , nausea and
> dizziness and can be the worst 24 hours you can spend.
>  I stay away from galvanized steel  except to join it
> with nuts and bolts. it does come off with
> hydrochloric acid i believe and would like to know
> more about a vinegar treatment that was mentioned.
>
> Lee Robbins MDMa.
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Tod Estes

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