Bill, Many welding rods contain manganese. Manganese has been known to cause parkinsonism for years. Will Johnnston A.P.D.A. DelMarVA Chapter Pres. 4049 Oakland School Road Salisbury MD 21804 USA 410-543-0110 ---------- From: Bill Harrington <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Subject: tellerium (?) Date: Friday, February 25, 2000 10:47 AM Hi: REad withi interest letter regartding link of this metal with PD. I took a 10 month welding course back in the late 70's not that long before I was diagnosed. Has anyone else had welding experience and PD? Also, I believe I'm presently suffering from the presence of mold in the hospital i'm living in. Anyone else encountered this? Bill