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What should I do if I am suffering from welding rod manganism?
Consult your doctor if you believe you may be suffering manganese poisoning. Make sure that your doctor is aware of similarities between manganism and Parkinson's disease. If you, or someone you love, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's, talk to your doctor about possibility of manganese exposure. Some doctors may not be aware of risk associated with manganism. You may wish to consult a specialist who is familiar with manganism, its symptoms and its treatment.
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Is there a test for manganese toxicity?
Yes. Doctors working with patients who have manganism can administer a test to determine extent of manganese poisoning, as well as likelihood that illness is result of manganese exposure.
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Can anything be done to cure health effects of manganism?
Not yet. The disease can, however, be managed to some extent; although, like Parkinson's disease, there is no known cure at this time. Manganism is considered a chronic condition, in that it remains with sufferer for rest of his or her life.
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What are my welding rod litigation rights on manganese exposure?
Courts have begun to award damages to those plaintiffs who can demonstrate that their health issues are result of manganese exposure and toxicity.
Michael Monheit, Esquire is the managing attorney for Monheit Law, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Monheit Law, P.C. concentrates its practice in the field of plaintiff personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. They can be found at http://www.monheit.com