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chiefboom	Heavy Metal poisoning		Lead	[-]
Posts: 3 Jun 29 12 11:52 PM	Tags : None I'm curently a Air National Guard (active guard reserve) E-9 preparing to retire in the next six months. Eight months ago, I was diagnoised with Parkinson's Disease and sleep apenia. Today, I learned, I have heavy metal posion (Maganese). This causes almost identical affects as PD. Unsure where I came in contact, I have been a in-flight refueler all my career and deployed more times than I can count. I also, did a few special projects for DOD in Bagdad recently. I'm very concerned about the Maganese posioning, my doc said it is very rare. Any thoughts on this subject. I will soon be dealing with the VA. Thanks,
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talonsx2		#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 96 Jun 30 12 9:59 AM	I am unaware of your exact poison (Maganese could it be Manganese?) but, just a thought for you to consider doing some investigating on your own. My wife is really into the natural healing and I can't say that I am totally on board I do believe there are a lot of things that we can take care of ourselves. so in my own research I recently came across a video by Paul Staments on mushrooms; http://www.ted.com/talks/..._can_save_the_world.html Watch the video and form your own opinion, but to me this is amazing. You can find all kinds of Mushroom supplements in the health food stores. Good luck and thank you for your service. Keep up the good fight. Talonsx2
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USNDW		#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 4378 Jun 30 12 11:31 AM	If you didn't have the symptoms or disease when you enlisted, then the VA is going to rate your condition, one way or another. They have codes to use when rating a condition that is not listed in their VASRD or CFR codes. So heavy metal poisening could be listed under a code for Parkinsons if that is the code that most resembles your condition. If you have been diagnosed with PD, then I think that is what the VA will rate your for. You are aware since you are within 6 months you can file a Pre-separation claim right now? Unfortunately the VA has a huge backlog and depending on where you are will determine how long it takes to rate your claim. By starting early you will be able to get it done quicker. Good luck
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The Old Medic		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 6059 Jun 30 12 11:48 PM	Since you are NOT regular Air Force, it will be up to you to prove a service connection. This needs to be investigated, to discover where and when you were exposed to overdoses of Manganese. PLEASE, do NOT follow the advice of talonx2. While he undoubtedly means well, this is NOT what you want to do with a situation like this. Get an IMMEDIATE referral to a specialist in this kind of systematic poisoning. You need to be worked up, and if it is possible, have as much of this as possible removed from your system. They absolutely HAVE to discover what the source of this is. As you said, this is VERY unusual, and not something that would be found in normal products (including the fuels used in refueling aircraft). You do NOT want to wait around for a claim to be approved, or anything else. You need to get on this immediately, and follow through before even more damage is done to your body/nervous system. DO NOT WAIT, DO NOT LET ANYONE TELL YOU TO WAIT, GET MOVING ON THIS AND GET TO THE BOTTOM OF IT BEFORE IT KILLS YOU OR LEAVES YOU PERMANENTLY CRIPPLED. US Army 1959-1969; Germany 1960-63; Medic 1964-69 SFC E-7 MOS: 55G10 (60-63) , 91B40, 91C40, 91F40 (64-69) Registered Nurse, 1968-2005 (Licensed, not practicing after 1975) Ed.D in Rehabilitation Counseling, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Retired, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Independent Social Security Contract Vocational Expert 1983-2005, Contract Medical Expert 1987-2005 60% Service Connected Disabled; Life Member of the DAV since 1980 Edited 1 time by The Old Medic Jun 30 12 11:50 PM.
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talonsx2	Hold on a minute	#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 96 Jul 1 12 10:25 AM	The Old Medic wrote: Since you are NOT regular Air Force, it will be up to you to prove a service connection. This needs to be investigated, to discover where and when you were exposed to overdoses of Manganese. PLEASE, do NOT follow the advice of talonx2. While he undoubtedly means well, this is NOT what you want to do with a situation like this. Get an IMMEDIATE referral to a specialist in this kind of systematic poisoning. You need to be worked up, and if it is possible, have as much of this as possible removed from your system. They absolutely HAVE to discover what the source of this is. As you said, this is VERY unusual, and not something that would be found in normal products (including the fuels used in refueling aircraft). You do NOT want to wait around for a claim to be approved, or anything else. You need to get on this immediately, and follow through before even more damage is done to your body/nervous system. DO NOT WAIT, DO NOT LET ANYONE TELL YOU TO WAIT, GET MOVING ON THIS AND GET TO THE BOTTOM OF IT BEFORE IT KILLS YOU OR LEAVES YOU PERMANENTLY CRIPPLED. I am in no way trying to convince Chiefboom to treat this disease on his own. I am simply offering some advice so that he can be a little more informed. Taking my advice in watching a video and or taking mushroom supplements will in no way harm an individual. (Unless your allergic to mushrooms). Peace out... Edited 1 time by talonsx2 Jul 1 12 10:28 AM.
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Cheyenne		#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2976 Jul 1 12 12:31 PM	The Old Medic wrote: Since you are NOT regular Air Force, it will be up to you to prove a service connection. According to what I read, there is virtually no difference between regular Air Force and AGR. Active Guard Reserve (AGR), also known as "Active Guard and Reserve," refers to a United States Army and United States Air Force federal military program which places Army National Guard and Army Reserve soldiers and Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve airmen on federal active duty status under Title 10 U.S.C., Title 14 U.S.C. Like others, they can retire after 20 years service.
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chiefboom	Reply To Old Medic	#6	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3 Jul 1 12 1:03 PM	The urgency in your medical advice, has actually scared me even more. I was on active duty for 18 years and transfered to the ANG, where I have been active duty guard (Title 32) for the last 19 years. I have never been a tradtional guard member, but instead worked full time military and now have 37 years of active duty time. My job is so unique that everytime I got ready to retire, I was requested to stay, I'm in my mid 50's and still enjoy the flying game (until last week). I have deployed to so many countries (Desert One was my first/Hostgage Rescue In Iran) anyway everything in my life since age 18 is service connected. My neurologist said in 30 years, he has only seen one other case. My Flight Surgeon is researching medical facilities that can help, there are few experts and case studies are slim. We had a discussion about treating me with sodium para-amino-salicylic acid for 15 weeks. According to his research, this would be four days a week of IV treatment and 3 days of rest. I'll keep you posted. Thanks,
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MiltStar		#7	[url]	[-]
Posts: 6839 Jul 1 12 3:41 PM	I for one am glad you are under medical care for your condition. There in not anyone on VBN who is qualified to give bonafide medical advice. The point is you need medical evidence that your condition is service connected from your SMR's (or qualified civilian medical evidence) to prevail in gaining service connection via the VA. It sounds like you might have that under control.
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Vet2112		#8	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2259 Jul 1 12 10:22 PM	chiefboom, I'm just curious... Has your treating physician recommended/started/considered chelation therapy? I ask because as a former federal shipyard employee, when a worker entered into the 'lead work program' our blood was sampled every six months. I recall a few weldors had extremely high levels of lead and manganese from burning through hull plating when scrapping subs back in the 90's. Puzzling since all are required to wear appropriate personel protective gear which includes positive air respirators. They think maybe they were exposed in between breaks. Anyway, two were extremely ill and were treated via chelation. Not trying to scare you, and I'm certain your doc has already counseled you to the effects of heavy metal poisoning, just curious what his/her recommended course of treatment was.
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Rotor Head		#9	[url]	[-]
Posts: 8221 Jul 16 12 8:49 PM	Moved to appropriate forum.
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fenson76	I have manganism from welding	#10	[url]	[-]
Posts: 18 Feb 11 13 2:24 AM	You can get manganese poisoning from jet exhaust. I was an aeronautical welder in the Navy. After 12 years of fighting the VA, I got a letter 2 days ago granting me service connection for Manganese Toxicity. The VA docs have said all along that is what I have but since there is no rating for it in the system...they just kept sending it back to development (11 years). Now maybe they will start treating me. They didn't give me a rating on it yet but I am just glad they recognize it now. The only way you can really prove it is through your service and medical records. Good luck and don't let them scare you away. In the immortal words of Socrates, "I drank what?"
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