[Jewelry making - Article 00443] - [Orchid] Tested Positive Heavy Metal

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Hello Orchidland,

    I have had some unusual health problems over the last year that have
    had the docs scratching their heads. After much testing (seemed like
    I'd run out of blood), it was decided that since I cut lots of rock
    and work with metal (silver, copper, brass, a little gold, no casting
    or etching), what the heck, I should be tested for heavy metals. As I
    am very safety conscious (I've paid close attention to the advice on
    this forum), I expected nothing of interest to come of it. 

    I was shocked when the results came back. Off the chart levels of
    lead, very high levels of mercury, arsenic and cadmium (even a bit of
    uranium). 

    We're now trying to figure how this could have happened - is it
    something I did/am doing in the shop or more likely something I got
    into somewhere else. 

    Have any of you tested positive for heavy metals (urine and blood
    test, not hair analysis)? If so, did you trace it back to your
    jewelry/lapidary work? How were you treated and how did it work out? 

Thanks,
Karen
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