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Denture Cream Neuropathy

What is Neuropathy?

Neuropathy is a nervous system disorder, which can include damage to any nerves outside the brain and spinal column. Its effects may range from mild discomfort to far more serious consequences including limited paralysis.

It has a wide variety of causes, including poor nutrition and trauma, though most commonly associated with diabetes. However, a growing segment of the sufferers of neuropathy have developed the condition as a result of denture cream side effects. There is no test specifically for neuropathy, so it is diagnosed through observation of associated symptoms.

How Denture Adhesives Cause Neuropathy

Denture cream neuropathy is caused by the zinc, which is found in denture creams. Denture wearers, especially those who use excessive amounts of adhesive to help secure poor fitting dentures, are exposed to high levels of zinc.

Manufacturers of denture cream claim that one tube should last its user up to 10 weeks. However, a 2008 medical study showed that many users were going through up to two tubes per week.

Which Denture Creams Contain Zinc?

There are two major brands used by the majority of denture wearers, PoliGrip and Fixodent. Both of these brands contain zinc, and there are no warning labels indicating the potential harmful effects of exposure to zinc. While zinc is essential to our bodies, high levels of zinc can eventually lead to serious complications.

Symptoms of Neuropathy

If you are using denture cream and begin to experience a combination of any of the following symptoms, you should consult your doctor immediately. These may be signs of neuropathy:

Numbness or a tingling sensation in the hands and feet (there may be a loss of mobility in the arms and legs and hands and feet)
Decrease in coordination, poor balance
Abnormal blood pressure and heart rate
Decreased perspiration, constipation and urinary dysfunction
Loss of cognitive function

Contact a Denture Cream Attorney

If you or a loved one is feeling denture cream side effects, and believe you may be suffering from denture cream neuropathy, you should contact an experienced denture cream attorney. A denture cream attorney will be able to help you understand your legal rights and will help you recover all the compensation you are entitled to by law.

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