Lead Poisoning
- Almost 2 million children in the U.S. are estimated to be affected by lead poisoning
To protect your child against lead poisoning:
If your residence was built before 1978:
- Have a thorough lead test conducted on your residence by a certified professional
- Contact the National Lead Information Center at (800) 424-LEAD
Mine are high risk circumstances, disabled and home- bound in a home consructed in 1920. There are high levels of lead in the home, I still haven’t resources even for replacing lead pipe plumbing. Although, my consumption of water here is somewhat limited, gourmet coffee brewed morning and again afternoons approximatly 20 cups daily. I do shower daily. My questions are these, I have been on a strong vitamin and supplement regimen 10 out of the last 17 years of my residence here. In that residence I currently have no options. Mentioned regimen consists of Vitamins A, B Complex, C, and E including 1 daily multible. Supplements include CoQ10, Calcium, and Fish Oil. My understanding has been that these are a strong and good aggressive defense and or treatment against lead poisoning, isn’t that correct? I do hope to be tested particularly at my next medical visit. However I do have and have had regular blood testing, wouldn’t danger signs likely be picked up in these? I do have and have not had any evident symptoms of this other than the slight long term memory loss, some slight forgetfullness. I do though understand my age is a factor in these. Disability is a circulatory effective seizure disorder, non-neurological. Absolute neurological health and stability determined after a 5 year examination and diagnosis by a council of several pysicians including neurologists. These approximately 20 years past. Thank You
Craig, I’m very sorry about your situation. I’m not qualified to advise you. Have you contacted the National Lead Information Center at (800) 424-LEAD? I wish you the best of luck.