Re: Manganism Organization

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On 9/26/05, Robert Mckay wrote:
> THIS ARTICLE IS BEING PROVIDED COURTESEY OF
> www.manganism.org
> contact@manganism.org
>
> There are currently over 6,000 individual manganism
> lawsuits filed and pending with the court. Currently, all
> cases have been centralized and grouped into multidistrict
> litigation.
>
> If you have signs of manganism and have not filed suit,
> contact us immediately and we will provide you with a FREE
> case evaluation.
>
> http://www.manganism.org
>
> What is Manganism?
>
> Manganism is characterized by mental difficulties and the
> impairment of motor skills. Manganism is similar to
> Parkinson's Disease and is often misdiagnosed as
> Parkinson's, however the pathology of the two conditions
> are very different.
>
> Manganism is often refered to as manganese poisoning or
> manganese toxicity. Manganism is also sometimes called
> Parkinsonism.
>
> What Causes Manganism and Who is at Risk?
>
> Manganism is caused by an individual being exposed to high
> levels of the heavy metal Manganese.The most common type
> of worker to be diagnosed with manganism are miners,
> welders and agriculture workers. With that said, it is
> also alarming that the use of manganese is widespread,
> making manganism a continued concern.
>
> Manganism Symptoms
>
> The most common manganism symptoms observed are as follows:
>
> Muscle stiffness and soreness, Fatigue and weakness,
> Speech disturbances, Loss of coordination, Abnormal walk,
> Tremors, Leg cramps or weakness, Fixed facial expression,
> Impotence Difficulty breathing, Difficulty swallowing,
> Slow and clumsy movements, Stooped posture, and Mental and
> emotional disturbances.