Do You Have Parkinson’s Disease and May Have Had Exposure to Paraquat?
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What is Paraquat?
According to the CDC: Paraquat (produced for commercial purposes in 1961) is one of the most commonly used herbicides worldwide. It is a highly toxic chemical used for weed and grass control. In the United States, Paraquat is available as a liquid in varying degrees of strength. Paraquat is highly poisonous, and because of this, the form marketed in the United States has added blue dye, a sharp odor, and an added agent to cause vomiting if someone drinks it. Paraquat from outside the United States, however, may not have these extra safeguards. Licensed applicators of Paraquat are the people who have the highest risk for exposure, but are by no means the only people at risk. If you live near industrial farms or have come in contact with people who may have the chemical on their clothes, you may also be at risk of Paraquat exposure. Do you have Parkinson’s and may have been exposed to Paraquat? Don’t wait. Fill this form out now for a free case review.
Paraquat and the Risk of Parkinson’s
According to an article published in Nature magazine: “Several studies have suggested that pesticide exposure and life in rural areas are significant risk factors for Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Among other pesticides, Paraquat (PQ) has been linked to PD by epidemiological studies and experimental work in rodents, in which it causes lesions in the substantia nigra, pars compacta.”
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects your movement. Parkinson’s disease can’t be cured, but medications may help improve your symptoms. The symptoms associated with PD are:
- Tremor. A tremor, or shaking, usually begins in a limb, often your hand or fingers. You may rub your thumb and forefinger back and forth, known as a pill-rolling tremor. Your hand may tremble when it’s at rest.
- Slowed movement (bradykinesia). Over time, Parkinson’s disease may slow your movement, making simple tasks difficult and time-consuming. Your steps may become shorter when you walk. It may be difficult to get out of a chair. You may drag your feet as you try to walk.
- Rigid muscles. Muscle stiffness may occur in any part of your body. The stiff muscles can be painful and limit your range of motion.
- Impaired posture and balance. Your posture may become stooped, or you may have balance problems.
- Loss of automatic movements. You may have a decreased ability to perform unconscious movements including blinking, smiling, or swinging your arms when you walk.
- Speech changes. You may speak softly, quickly, slur, or hesitate before talking. Your speech may be more monotone rather than having the usual inflections.
- Writing changes. It may become hard to write, and your writing may appear small.1
1. Source: Mayo Clinic
Do You Have Parkinson’s Disease and May Have Had Exposure to Paraquat?
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