Nerve Damage From Zinc Overdose In Denture Cream Basis Of Suit Say PoliGrip Lawyers
Two lawsuits recently filed in Tennessee could spell trouble for the manufacturers of Fixodent and Super PoliGrip. Lawyers are representing all residents in the state who used these denture adhesives, seeking compensation for injuries caused by zinc poisoning. Most of us use at least one product from the drug store on a daily basis. From deodorant to toothpaste, there is at least one product that we need to use all the time. While most of these are completely safe, there are some that have been shown to cause problems over time. Painful, often debilitating adverse effects can result. One example of this are denture creams, which have recently been linked to heavy metal poisoning in many users. Zinc is included as an ingredient in the paste for two reasons. Primarily, it helps dentures bond to the gum line. This is a special concern for those who might find it too expensive to have new dentures made on a regular basis. Subsequently, they end up using large amounts of the product, and ingesting large quantities of zinc, which can cause serious health problems. PoliGrip lawyers are addressing the pain and loss of coordination some people feel after using these pastes for years. Many people will experience very mild side effects, such as nausea or fevers. They may even think they simply have the flu, until symptoms escalate, or a doctor does some blood tests. However, other victims will experience more extreme, and often debilitating problems. This condition is commonly referred to as neuropathy. It occurs when levels of the metal in the body reach toxic levels, and the balance with copper is thrown off, which damages the functioning of neurons. Here are some common side effects: • Numbness in extremities, especially legs
• Tingling in extremities, especially legs
• Loss of balance
• Loss of feeling or sensation
• Unexplained pain anywhere in the body
• Decreased or shrunken walking stride
• Increased falling or stumbling
• Loss of strength in legs or feet
Since so many people are suffering from these problems, PoliGrip lawyers are working on suits with large classes of plaintiffs specifically designed to obtain recompense for the many victims across the country. They are attempting to provide each person with a financial reward to cover the pain and losses that they have experienced from using the products. The plaintiffs are asking that the manufacturers pay for testing, medical monitoring, and treatment for toxicity cases that may develop in the future. The federal government has also stepped in, requiring that the makers add large warning labels to their packaging for materials containing the potentially toxic metal. Of course, if you experience any of these possible PoliGrip or Fixodent side effects, you should contact your physician. They are the only ones that can provide a real medical diagnosis of the problem, as these symptoms are also common to other ailments and diseases, such as multiple sclerosis. All you need is a simple blood test to check levels in the body. If your doctor has diagnosed you with one of these conditions, and you have used dental adhesives at any point in the past, contact a personal injury medical attorney today. You may be owed recompense from a legal action that is currently underway. If you wait, you may not be able to collect what you are legally entitled to.
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