Dear
Margaret Diann:
Incredible! I was poisoned by a massive mixture of solvents,
molds, inks and gasses, top them off with massive doses of light
radiation. I was a computer typesetter for a printing company in
Las Vegas (they closed up, opened again under new name). No
windows, duct work or fresh air. I was pulling 14 - 20 hour shifts
on many occasions. Chemicals saturating the floor, a common occurrence
due to bad equipment and lack of maintenance. My employer forced
me to clean a metal plate developer (size of a small car) without any
protection. I was up to my wrists in the green solution for over
61/2 hours. I lost all feeling in those areas that were submersed.
The lead printer came in and found me there and freaked and told me to
get out, that it was toxic. Too late. The moment I submersed
my hands under water (activator) my hands started ballooning and
swelling. I was not permitted to seek medical attention.
That evening, I went to our local medical facility, I was told that I
was "sensitive" to the solution. Approximately 2 weeks
later, my front teeth started leaking pus and a specialist removed two
top teeth and all of the supporting bone and also connecting bone
underneath nose.
My health rapidly declined. I was
told by one doctor that my lungs were severely burned, my esophagus had
scar tissue on it, sinuses were blistered. I was put many
medications that never helped. I was diagnosed with Bronchitis and
Pneumonia, Allergies and thousands of other things. I started
falling down and dropping things and after falling down the stairs at my
home several times and breaking both ankles, we moved out. We were
sure that the house was making me sick. In that time, I lost my
gallbladder, it was full of a "sweet-smelling green fluid" he
had never seen before. I became Diabetic and was diagnosed with
Solvent Neurotoxicity by several specialists. One
NeuroPshyciatrist told me after many days of terrible testing that I had
the IQ of a 4th grader and I would never recover. I was told many
times that the myelin was dissolving and my spinal fluid that was taken
by UCLA MC confirmed the diagnosis.
This printing company and KODAK have NEVER accepted any responsibility.
There were no warning labels, nothing. The company did get fined
into oblivion by OSHA, which did absolutely nothing for me. My own
attorney quit and said I had "no real proof" of any toxic
poisoning. My case folded because I couldn't do anything else.
Before I worked for Today Printing in Las Vegas, I was a Gold Medalist
for the US. I was a published writer and poet, I owned several
businesses. I was born ADHD which was a blessing but once
poisoned, I became lethargic and nearly comatose. I was told that
I would never recover, my hair would never return, I would never walk
again (due to my bones fusing in spine) and there was no hope,
"you're going to die." In fact, I was told this by a
local Hematologist less than a year ago.
I read somewhere on the Internet that the chemicals store in our body
fat. What could I do? I had plenty by this time. I did
the only thing I could think of. I flew to Mexico and got the
Lap-Band put in on October 14, 2005. I was 298 pounds. I
instantly started pouring off sludge. There are no words to
describe what came out of me...really there isn't but it was vile.
Each day, I feel better, my migraines are only coming once or twice a
week, instead of all day, each day. I am only on 10 of my Lantus.
I no longer take my Neurotin AND I am no longer using my electric
wheelchair! I walk on my own. My hair is growing out, thin
but it is growing. It's past my shoulders now and while it came
out white, I put some natural coloring on it, heck I'm only 42!
The sores that covered my entire body and scalp are clearing up!
My Dermatologist stated that she was shocked that my body is repairing
itself. She diagnosed me last month with Granuloma Annulare;
something Diabetics with Hyperthyroidism get. Speaking of
Hyperthyroidism, my swelling is completely gone AND I stopped taking my
Propythiouracil! I have still needed the Hormone patch, the hot
flashed are extreme, I was told made more severe by the chemicals.
In one of my earlier blood tests, while still living in Nevada, the
tests proved severe poisoning. I was told that even my DNA was
affected by this toxic soup. The mylan was dissolving and showing
up in my spinal fluid and in 2005, I fell and was sure I broke something
in my hand. The doctor pointed out on my x-rays that both hands,
up to my wrists are full of tumors and my bones are full of major holes.
The images look like moths have been at them. One tumor completely
fills my right ring finger knuckle. He told me that he cannot
operate, I would lose my entire finger. He won't biopsy, it would
also destroy my finger. My joints have ached terribly since the
poisoning, x-rays show massive white growth in my joints.
Diagnosis? Rheumatoid Arthritis!
How is this possible when I was the
Heavy Weight for the US Women's Freestyle Team? No, it was from
the chemicals. I had one injury due for Arthritis, my right knee,
I blew it out at the Pan Ams in Venezuela. *I met with a
specialist who informed me that the chemicals will continue to "eat
away" at my bones and supporting tissue until I die, that I will
end up in a vegetative state. He told me husband that he needed to
place me in a home for care, that we should pick out my casket and
funeral attire. I swear these doctors get off on telling people
this line!
So, here I am 97 pounds lighter, hair down to the middle of my back,
clear skin (scars but better), I can see better (must still wear black
sunglasses), walking without a cane or any other assistance. Sure,
I fall sometimes, I have a nice bruise on my butt from wiping out into
the dogs water bowl but at least no one is helping me anymore.
Is it possible that our fat cells can be part of the problem and
solution? How can I be so sick, cholesterol so high I was "on
the verge of a major heart attack" and now feeling great? My
heart still skips a beat and races, like riding a roller coaster for the
first time but after seeing my blood, full of spikes, how can my blood
be feeding my heart correctly?
This 800 sq ft room was filled with toxic fumes from metal plate
developer, blanket wash, black and full color press inks, fixers,
developers, propane, black mold growing on the walls and ceiling and add
the normal cigarette smoke of the regular 12 employees crammed into the
tiny space. The metal plate developer is much like an X-Ray
machine. The chemicals are not as bad as what I had my hands in
but even those machines are vented and people are not allowed to touch
the materials without protection.
Is it possible that our bodies have the ability to self-heal after such traumatic
injury? Do we have the ability to make a positive correction?
Can stored fat be the major culprit in holding these toxins? Is
there a chance that my body and bones will fully recover? Wow!
I would be a great lab rat! You would think that Kodak would WANT
to learn from me to keep others safe from poisoning...but then that
would make them "responsible" right?
I would love to hear back from you, to get your thoughts on the
possibility of self-repair. I am going to start reviewing your
links of information. Thank you so much for your reply,
information and especially your time. It's not often that you find
someone who is compassionate and caring, you are both. Thank you
so much for helping me with your information. Also, I AM allergic
to Ethanol now, it was one of the main components as well as
2-butoxyethanol and a slew of others.
Like I was told, I should have
died years ago...bang, bang, bang...beating my drum like the bunny!
I have no intention of going anywhere but forward and up! I have
two sons who need me and I intend to get better and make the most of my
life. Think attitude is also a factor in it all?
Thanks again,
Sandy
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