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>--------------------- >Forwarded message: >From: [log in to unmask] (Tebay, Wendy) >To: [log in to unmask] (PDList) >CC: [log in to unmask] (athome), [log in to unmask] (Kirta), [log in to unmask] >(PAN), [log in to unmask] (Return requested) >Date: 95-08-03 12:41:17 EDT > t >input from everyone on the list as to: > >1) what, if any, outside causes (pesticides, metals, solvents, etc) >have they been exposed to that they feel may have played a role; >2) at what age were they diagnosed with pd (the younger they were, >the more likely environment was a factor); >3) what ideas can everyone come up with as to the specific research >areas related to this topic that they think researchers should focus >on in the near future. >>> >Wendy Tebay > > Dear Wendy I mentioned before in my introduction how I suspect my Substance Nigro got reduced, but will repeat it in reply to your request. My career and hobby have been electronics since age 18. I spend hours on end designing and building electronic circuits using a soldering iron and solder. All solder as far as I know consists of a mixture of tin and lead. When you melt it, gasses are emitted straight into your nostrils as you are bend over your work to see what you are doing. Somehow I suspect that part of these fumes are lead-oxide. I had PD symptoms for at least two years before it was finally diagnosed in April 1994 at age 42. Logic states that PD should thus be a common disease amongst electronic technicians, however, I was fanatic and spend entire weekends soldering. Greetings fellow PeeDees, Nicolaas Marais.