LIST OF MAJOR SYMPTOMS

LISTOF MAJORSYMPTOMS:

TOXICITY
SYNDROME
FLUORIDE
CHRONIC
by
MOST OF THE FOLLOWING reversibleill efftcts car'rsed
in
the
workers
fluoride were first recognizedamong aluminum
1930sby the Danishhealth officer Dr. Kaj Roholm.Not all tlte
presentat the sametime.Their severity
symptomsare necessarily
(often
episodic)dependon a persoll'sage,nutritional
andduration
kidneyfunction,amountof fluorideingested'
status,environment,
and other factors.
geneticbackground,
tendencyto allergies,
To test for fluoride intoxication,the fctllowingproceduresntust
be rigorouslyfollowed Avoid all fluoridatedwater (substitute
distilledor other nonfluoridated,low-fluoridewater),fluoridated
fluoride-richfoods (tea, ocean fish, gelatin,skin of
beverages,
chicken,etc.), fluoridatedtoothpastes,and any other sourceof
environmentalfluoride,includingcigarettesmokeand industrial
pollution(seeChapter19,pages376-377,above).If symptomsare
in fact causedby fluoride,they shoulddiminishmarkedlywithin a
week and largely disappearwithin severalweeks.If symptoms
persist,consult a physicianfor possiblealternativeproblems True
fluoride toxicosiscan be reproducedby re-exposureto fluorides
from whateversource.

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Chronicfatiguenot relievedby e
Headaches
Drynessof the throat and exces
Frequentneedto urinate
Urinarytract irritation
Achesand stiffnessin muscles/
In lowerback
In jaws
Muscularweakness
Musclespasms(involuntarytwit
Tinglingsensations
in fingers(eq
Gastrointestinal disturbancel
Abdominalpains
Diarrhea
Constipation
Feelingof nausea(flu-likesymp
Pinkish-redor bluish-redspors(
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Skin rashor itching, especiallyal
Mouth sores(alsofrom fluoridat
Lossof mentalacuity and ability
Depression
Excessive
nervousness
Dizziness
Tendencyto losebalance
Visualdisturbances
Temporaryblind spotsin fl
Diminishedability to focts

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Chronicfatiguenot relievedby
extra sleepor rest
Headaches
Drynessof the throat and excessive
waterconsumption
Frequentneedto urinate
Urinarytract irritation
.
Achesand stiffnessin muscfes/bones
(arthritic_likepain)
In lower back
In neck area
In jaws
In arms,shoutders,
tegs
Muscularweakness
Musclespasms(involuntarytwitching)
Tinglingsensations
in fingerst.rpr.ijivt and feet
Gastrointestinal
disturbances
Abdominalpains
Bloodin stoots
Diarrhea
Bloatedfeeting(gas)
Constipation
Tenderness
in stomacharea
of nausea
(ftu-tike

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acuity and ability to contentrate

_Loss
Depression
Excessive
nervousness
Dizziness
Tendencyto fosebalance
Visualdisturbances
Temporaryblind spotsin field
of vision
Diminishedability to focus (possiOie
retinaldamage)