Galv fever

[frank horton]

weld that staff outside....if it's raining do something else....

 

[rodslinger5]

Im never welding it again. But nobody has heard of galvy poisoning causing inflammation of gums?

 

[waddycall]

Hey! Rodslinger probably knows the risks, thought he’d taken necessary precautions but is now worried they were ineffective and is seeking advice from others. This forum used to be great for getting a straight answer!

 

[ajlelectronics]

This forum used to be great for getting a straight answer!

This forum is not qualified to offer medical advice. We can only offer experiences and anecdotes.

 

[waddycall]

This forum is not qualified to offer medical advice. We can only offer experiences and anecdotes.

That’s what he’s asking for

 

[Onoff]

I think one side effect is organ enlargement so not all bad.

 

[ajlelectronics]

I think one side effect is organ enlargement so not all bad.

Like Barrel to Church you mean?

 

[Onoff]

Like Barrel to Church you mean?

Pipe to mouth if you're lucky...

 

[Onoff]

Zinc poisoning in dogs lists pale gums as a possible symptom. In the context of wider damage to mucous membranes generally. Bleeding gums isn't a stretch maybe?

 

[rodslinger5]

Zinc poisoning in dogs lists pale gums as a possible symptom. In the context of wider damage to mucous membranes generally. Bleeding gums isn't a stretch maybe?

They're not bleeding only when I floss. Very tender and swollen. Do y'all think it will pass? How should I care for it?

 

[Erie Fred]

Were you fit tested when you got/bought your respirator ?

 

[rodslinger5]

No my boss and foreman are terrible leaders and don't give a **Language**

 

[6ply]

No my boss and foreman are terrible leaders and don't give a **Language**

If you were welding galvanised steel for work and believe you have been poisoned, you really should visit a doctor.

That's not to suggest that you actually have metal fume fever, but I'm not qualified to make that call.

 

[tigdlo]

I can understand getting a bit of reassurance from others that have had the same experience/symptoms as you that eventually passed but no one is able to offer that as your syptoms appear to be a worse or unique, time to go to a doctor and a lawyer as you are in the US.

Let us know the outcome.

 

[fizzy]

They're not bleeding only when I floss. Very tender and swollen. Do y'all think it will pass? How should I care for it?

Mate of mine ran a welding business. Back in the 1980s they used to weld a load of galvanised stuff. I remember him telling me about the effects. He used to drink plenty of milk. People who weld this stuff a lot can actually build up a tolerance to it so I doubt you have done any lasting harm. They reckon it should go within a few days - if not you best go to a doctor. These days companies are well aware of the dangers and shouldn't put their workers in such a position - not in the civilised World at least!

 

[Stupoty]

No my boss and foreman are terrible leaders and don't give a **Language**

You should make a note of it in the work accident book or whatever the equivalent is.

Stu

 

[tigdlo]

@rodslinger5 Hey, are you dead?

 

[Onoff]

@rodslinger5 Hey, are you dead?

Don't joke. One day he'll come back and say yes.

 

[tom2207]

Drink Milk seems to help with Galvy flu

The army welders used to get a pint of milk a day issued to them if they were welding galv ....

 

[ajlelectronics]

The army welders used to get a pint of milk a day issued to them if they were welding galv ....

I would be interested to know the science behind what sounds like an "Old Wives Tale" ?