clairetoo
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posted on 22/4/14 at 05:39 PM |
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Lead poisoning ?
A bit of history first - I have been suffering migraines for a number of years , and despite the NHS's best efforts , no cause has been found .
These have been getting steadily more frequent over the last couple of years , and are currently running about 5 a week - not a severe as they used to
be , but enough to leave me bedridden far too often .
Today I was reading something on-line about how they recon the reduction in lead in petrol (and in the environment as a whole) has lead to a fall in
crime rates (weird , but that not the whole thing....)
They also listed common effects of lead poisoning - one of which was headaches in adults .
That was my `light bulb' moment..........I only ever get these headaches at home - never on holiday , never while staying away from home , and
then it hit me.......my 1937 semi has lead pipework coming into the house (the main water supply)
I have been drinking a lot of (tap) water trying to stay hydrated to stave off the headaches , and it hasnt worked........could it all be down to
low-level lead poisoning , building up over the 17 years I've lived here ?
I've decided to switch to bottled water as a temporary measure , untill I can get something done about the lead pipe - but I dont know where I
stand on getting it replaced as far as the stop cock in the street ?
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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gregs
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posted on 22/4/14 at 05:56 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by clairetoo
A bit of history first - I have been suffering migraines for a number of years , and despite the NHS's best efforts , no cause has been found .
These have been getting steadily more frequent over the last couple of years , and are currently running about 5 a week - not a severe as they used to
be , but enough to leave me bedridden far too often .
Today I was reading something on-line about how they recon the reduction in lead in petrol (and in the environment as a whole) has lead to a fall in
crime rates (weird , but that not the whole thing....)
They also listed common effects of lead poisoning - one of which was headaches in adults .
That was my `light bulb' moment..........I only ever get these headaches at home - never on holiday , never while staying away from home , and
then it hit me.......my 1937 semi has lead pipework coming into the house (the main water supply)
I have been drinking a lot of (tap) water trying to stay hydrated to stave off the headaches , and it hasnt worked........could it all be down to
low-level lead poisoning , building up over the 17 years I've lived here ?
I've decided to switch to bottled water as a temporary measure , untill I can get something done about the lead pipe - but I dont know where I
stand on getting it replaced as far as the stop cock in the street ?
Best of luck with it - assume you're severn trent, in which case they should replace FOC -
linky
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r1_pete
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posted on 22/4/14 at 06:00 PM |
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You could well be on to something Claire.
Migraine is connected to nervous system disorders..
One of the effects of lead poisoning is to cause nervous disorders.
Definitely worth the bottled water experiment, and talking it through with your GP or better still getting a referral to a specialist....
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clairetoo
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posted on 22/4/14 at 06:02 PM |
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Thanks for that link - its amazing the things they dont tell you...........I had no idea !
Just had a call from severn trent - they are coming tonight to do a water quality test , to check for bacteriological contaminants - and lead !
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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wylliezx9r
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posted on 22/4/14 at 06:11 PM |
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My wife had similar symptoms to what you describe for about the last 10 years. Went to the doctors etc etc but nothing was found. I read a book called
grain brain which describes the problems gluten can have on the body including migraines amongst lots of other things. I told her to give it up gluten
and see what happens, Within a couple of days the migraines stopped and have never come back.
[Edited on 22/4/14 by wylliezx9r]
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
George Best
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twybrow
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posted on 22/4/14 at 06:12 PM |
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I also have lead from the stop cock to the house. I was advised that it is only new lead that poses any risk after this many years, the lead will have
formed oxides on the inside of the pipe, therefore preventing any less contamination. There are treatments that can be used that you inject down the
lead pipe and it lines the lead with a nontoxic layer. Good luck getting some answers - migraines are no fun at all.
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clairetoo
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posted on 22/4/14 at 06:47 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by wylliezx9r
My wife had similar symptoms to what you describe for about the last 10 years. Went to the doctors etc etc but nothing was found. I read a book called
grain brain which describes the problems gluten can have on the body including migraines amongst lots of other things. I told her to give it up gluten
and see what happens, Within a couple of days the migraines stopped and have never come back.
[Edited on 22/4/14 by wylliezx9r]
I dont think its any kind of food allergy - I spent a few months several years ago recording absolutely everything I ate or drank , and came to the
conclusion that there was no pattern - either it was everything , or nothing !
I have tried avoiding just about everything - from caffeine to dairy products , red meat to alcohol , and no change........even prescription migraine
preventatives have no effect .
Fingers crossed that this time I have stumbled upon the answer
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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SteveWalker
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posted on 22/4/14 at 06:56 PM |
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It's possible, but unlikely. If you are in a hard water area, the scale coats the inside of the pipe and prevents any lead absorption. If you
are in a soft water area, then this does not happen, but water companies use dosing systems to add chemicals to prevent the lead absorption instead -
I spent some time designing some of the control panels for these dosing systems over a decade ago.
[Edited on 22/4/14 by SteveWalker]
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David Jenkins
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posted on 22/4/14 at 06:57 PM |
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I believe that you can ask your water supplier to analyse your water, if you ask them nicely - might be worth a go?
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wylliezx9r
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posted on 22/4/14 at 06:58 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by clairetoo
quote: Originally posted by wylliezx9r
My wife had similar symptoms to what you describe for about the last 10 years. Went to the doctors etc etc but nothing was found. I read a book called
grain brain which describes the problems gluten can have on the body including migraines amongst lots of other things. I told her to give it up gluten
and see what happens, Within a couple of days the migraines stopped and have never come back.
[Edited on 22/4/14 by wylliezx9r]
I dont think its any kind of food allergy - I spent a few months several years ago recording absolutely everything I ate or drank , and came to the
conclusion that there was no pattern - either it was everything , or nothing !
I have tried avoiding just about everything - from caffeine to dairy products , red meat to alcohol , and no change........even prescription migraine
preventatives have no effect .
Fingers crossed that this time I have stumbled upon the answer
Have you eliminated gluten though ? My wife was amazed she never thought it could of been that.
[Edited on 22/4/14 by wylliezx9r]
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
George Best
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clairetoo
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posted on 22/4/14 at 07:03 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by David Jenkins
I believe that you can ask your water supplier to analyse your water, if you ask them nicely - might be worth a go?
Thay are coming round tonight to do just that ....................
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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clairetoo
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posted on 22/4/14 at 07:07 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by wylliezx9r
Have you eliminated gluten though ? My wife was amazed she never thought it could of been that.
[Edited on 22/4/14 by wylliezx9r]
Just one question.......what is gluten ? How would I know if I've eaten it on a specific day ?
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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wylliezx9r
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posted on 22/4/14 at 07:17 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by clairetoo
quote: Originally posted by wylliezx9r
Have you eliminated gluten though ? My wife was amazed she never thought it could of been that.
[Edited on 22/4/14 by wylliezx9r]
Just one question.......what is gluten ? How would I know if I've eaten it on a specific day ?
Unfortunately its in everybody's favourite foods, bread, pasta, cereals etc. If you do a quick Google search it'll give u all the types.
Also do a Google search containing the words gluten and migraines, I think you'll be surprised.
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
George Best
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kingster996
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posted on 22/4/14 at 07:19 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by clairetoo
Just one question.......what is gluten ? How would I know if I've eaten it on a specific day ?
Bread mainly. Gluten is found in Wheat, so bread, cereals, flour etc. (daughter-in-law is Gluten intolerant)
I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure
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onenastyviper
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posted on 22/4/14 at 07:22 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by clairetoo
quote: Originally posted by wylliezx9r
Have you eliminated gluten though ? My wife was amazed she never thought it could of been that.
[Edited on 22/4/14 by wylliezx9r]
Just one question.......what is gluten ? How would I know if I've eaten it on a specific day ?
It is a protein, typically found in grains such as wheat, barley etc.
The Coeliacs society https://www.coeliac.org.uk/home/ should have more info
"If I knew what I was doing then it wouldn't be called research would it?...duh!"
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clairetoo
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posted on 22/4/14 at 07:27 PM |
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So.....theres more than a fair chance I've eaten gluten while on holiday in Europe.....and yet I've never had a migraine while on holiday
, only at home ?
I had started to think it was something in my house , but just couldnt put my finger on what .
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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jacko
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posted on 22/4/14 at 07:47 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by clairetoo
So.....theres more than a fair chance I've eaten gluten while on holiday in Europe.....and yet I've never had a migraine while on holiday
, only at home ?
I had started to think it was something in my house , but just couldnt put my finger on what .
Claire i have the answer stay on holiday 365 days
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StevieB
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posted on 22/4/14 at 07:57 PM |
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I've had similar issues, but mainly at work and when I wake on a morning. I've been suffering stress, so that's a clear cause but
there are a lot of things that start to contribute.
I've been seeing a chiropractor and things have gotten a lot better after getting my spine adjusted (thus relieving the pressure on my nervous
system) and doing a lot of stretching to even out my posture, especially when sat at my desk. I also find spending a lot of time on the iPad creates
tension at the back of my neck and causes some jaw clenching.
You do right to look at things around the home if that's the pattern causing migraines, and getting the pipes checked is a no brainer if
they'll sort it for free. But look at other things that you make a habit of at home - posture, computer habits, flickering TV etc etc.
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garyo
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posted on 22/4/14 at 08:01 PM |
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Have you thought about weighing yourself in? Leads worth a fortune!
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Jed
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posted on 22/4/14 at 08:01 PM |
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This reminds me of a lead poisoning case I heard many moons ago where it was traced to the lead based glaze on some jugs/mugs that had the persons
daily breakfast fruit juice in it. Apparently the acid in the fruit juice was bringing the lead out.
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clairetoo
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posted on 22/4/14 at 08:04 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by garyo
Have you thought about weighing yourself in? Leads worth a fortune!
Well , I have been getting heavier..........
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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David Jenkins
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posted on 22/4/14 at 08:09 PM |
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This is an extreme result of celiac problems that popped up on Reddit just today:
Celiac disease & brain
It's rather melodramatic to think that this is your problem! However, it is an indication of how celiac disease can affect the brain.
I'd stick to trying to find a simpler cause though - lifestyle, something in your home or work environment, or similar.
For one of my son's friends, the cure for migraines was to stop eating chocolate & cheese.
[Edited on 22/4/14 by David Jenkins]
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gavin174
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posted on 22/4/14 at 08:10 PM |
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anything to do with welding...
do you use an air fed mask?
I am assuming you dont do any welding on holiday!!
http://www.essexkitcarclub.com
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dave r
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posted on 22/4/14 at 08:12 PM |
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certainly round this way, the water company doses phos acid into the water, to stop lead coming out of the pipe.....
most companys are slowly replacing the lead out in the district too
as said before, the old lead pipes are scaled up so wont be leaching out into the water
I'd love to give my imaginary friend a great big hug,
but this jacket makes it impossible.
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plentywahalla
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posted on 22/4/14 at 10:14 PM |
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Are you aware of the link between low energy lighting and migraines?
possible 'light bulb' moment!
[Edited on 22/4/14 by plentywahalla]
Rules are for the guidance of wise men ... and the obedience of fools. (anon)
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