Solvent Neurotoxicity

Although SNFTAAS initially focussed on the health industry's use of glutaraldehyde (also a sterilant e.g. Cidex, for medical instruments), it has become increasingly obvious that SNFTAAS was a chemical support network waiting to happen. It has and it is. Many of the effects of toxic chemicals are similar and frequently those affected are accused of malingering; of it being "all in the mind", pre-, mid- or post-menopausal, stress related, or from depression or an "illness belief". Those affected are often misunderstood or ridiculed or subjected to enormous pressure to return to work before they are able (if at all).

Symptoms (most common first) include: headache, sore throat, voice change or loss, constant humph, catarrh, unexpected tiredness, fatigue, sore/watery/gritty eyes, irritability, anxiety, depression, loss of concentration, short-term memory loss, reactions to other chemicals, dizziness, blocked nose, rhinitis, mouth ulcers, bad/metallic taste in mouth, lip sores, chest tightness, shortness of breath, chest pains, asthma, sinusitis, nasal discharge, nose bleeds, ulceration of nasal mucosa, itchy burning skin, rashes, dermatitis, aching joints and muscles, fibromyalgia, uncontrollable twitching, heart arrhythmia's, palpitations, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, tinnitus, earache, pins and needles, numbness in fingers and toes, Raynaud’s Syndrome, menstrual irregularities, pain/difficulty urinating. Other areas of concern include liver damage, cancer, teeth and gum problems, reproductive effects and lack of interest in sex.

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Contents of this article.

P 1.   Glutaraldehyde

P 4. Silver Recovery and GA Exposure

P 5. Marj A Gordon Memorial Seminar: Airborne Contaminants from X-Ray Processing

P 6. Skin Exposure linked to Respiratory Sensitisation
       X-ray Processing Chemicals and/or Fumes

P 8. Chemicals Potentially in the X-ray Environment

P 9. Glutaraldehyde in Theatre and Sterilising Environments    Components of Glutaraldehyde-Based Sterilising Solutions
including Butyraldehyde, Methanol; MAG Mem Seminar: Occupational Symptoms in Endoscopy Nurses Exposed to Glutaraldehyde and Latex

P 10. Chemicals Potentially in Theatre and Sterilising Environments

P 11. Formaldehyde: Levels; Formaldehyde Effects

P 12. Formaldehyde Use

P 13. Products Containing Aldehydes

P 14 Methanol; Aspartame

P 16. The Cancer Debate; Formaldehyde and Benzene in the Environment

P 18. Other Aldehydes; Anaesthetics

P 20. Methylmethacrylate; Ethylene oxide Synergistic Effects - the Cocktail

P 21. Research on Synergies

P 22. Individual Susceptibility; Symptoms Associated with Glutaraldehyde/Darkroom Disease

P 25. Networks; Glutaraldehyde-Induced Neurotoxicity

P 27. Neuropsychological Reassessment of Three NZ Nurses

P 29. Formaldehyde Neurotoxicity

P 30. Chemical Assaults on the Brain

P 31. Rehabilitation

P 34. The Solvent Connection

P 36. Parkinson's

P 37. Recent Findings - Fragrance Products

P 38. Air Fresheners - Gasoline

P 39. Carpets; MCSS

P 41. A Review of MCS

P 42. TILT ; Time Dependant Sensitisation; No Cures for MCS

P 43. CFS

P 44. Establishing Chemical Sensitivity - Skin Prick Testing

P 45. Haptens and Challenges

P 46. Chromosome Testing; Porphyrins

P 47. Aliphatic Volatile Solvent Testing (2 methyl-pentane, n- hexane)

P 49. On-going Research

P 50. Stress; Health and Safety

P 51. Legal Settlements

P 52 Conclusion

P 54. General Bibliography; Further Reading; Websites

P 56. It's All in the Mind!