How can i sue if i live in a lead poisoning apartment?

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I share a three bedroom apartment with a friend. The lease is under my friend's name. The city came to check the apartment and have confirmed lead poisoning in my room and even the inspector told me that indeed their is serious lead poisoning. The problem is the lease under my friend's name and she is aware of lead poisoning but doing nothing about it. In the meantime I need to know my options. Dont get me wrong I am in good terms with my friend and always pay the rent on time. Your comments appreciated.
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What are the differences between a stomach virus and food poisoning?

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What are the differences? Like what symptoms do you have when you just have a simple but ugly stomach virrus that will go away on it's own...and some thing like food poisoning?
Viral enteritis is usually a one-day wonder and hurts no-where near as bad, whilst food poisoning can last for around a week and is really nasty.

Both are characterised by vomiting, mild to intense abdominal pain, nausea and diarrhoea.  (+ info)

What are possible mold poisoning treatments?

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I believe I have symptoms of mold poisoning. My apartment does show signs of mold. Landlords are aware of mold problem. My health is taking a turn for the worse. What are the treatments and how long will it take to rid my body of the mold toxins?
Call your local Board of Health Officer. He'll come and inspect your apartment for anything. The landlord will have to take care of the problem and he'll be taken to Housing Court. It's the law.  (+ info)

What do you take for a mild case of food poisoning?

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Ate something bad that is not bad enough to go to the hospital. What should you take to alleviate the mild food poisoning?
PEPTO  (+ info)

How long before food poisoning symptoms show up?

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My friend has just eaten some frozen food that was apparently defrosted by mistake and left in the freezer overnight and then turned back on, so the food was then re-frozen. She's just eaten it and is panicking in case she gets food poisoning. How long before symptoms should show up? What can she do if she starts vomiting, etc?
By now your friend would probably have forgotten all about her re-frozen pizza, but here's some info for you anyway
Onset of food poisoning symptoms can be anywhere from 1-2 hours to a day or so. This is because the symptoms could be produced by the toxins made by bacteria, or by the bacteria themselves. Toxin-mediated food poisoning is generally much faster and more dramatic. Rehydration is the key; if she can't keep stuff down at all, has severe abdo pain or if there's blood etc, she should head straight to the hospital. By the way, frozen food is generally OK to be refrozen ONCE if it's been kept at refrigerated temperatures (i.e. if the temperature does not reach a level at which bacteria can multiply). So if the freezer was incompletely defrosted and the compartment was kept closed, she would probably be OK! (I hope so!)  (+ info)

What are the short and long term effects of acute morphine poisoning with administration of naloxone?

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I have been to several sites with this question, trying to learn as much as I can and understand what is going on.

One day post-op for neck surgery on C3,4,7 & T1 with titanium cage enclosure plus removal of multiple bone spurs on spine (front and back incisions), my husband was rushed to SICU due to acute morphine poisoning because of PCA by Proxy (his mother).

His resuscitation required three different attempts with three different medications, the first one being Naloxone. My husband was in SICU for 5 days and endured horrible withdrawals.

Why did he have withdrawals? What are possible complications of acute morphine poisoning? He has been discharged from the hospital, his neurosurgeon is reluctant to prescribe anything to effectively manage his pain. He is also experiencing night terrors when he dozes, but has insomnia.

Any information about acute morphine poisoning, and the antidotes, and the after effects of both will be greatly appreciated.
WOW - PCA overdose by proxy. Never thought I'd hear of that! PCA stands for "Patient Controlled Analgesia", not "Patient's MOM".

The problem with any opiate overdose is that it suppresses the breathing drive in the brain control center. As long as his oxygen levels didn't go down AND STAY DOWN for a prolonged period, there really isn't any long term damage to morphine overdose.

Naloxone reverses the effects of morphine, so a side-effect of Naloxone is acute morphine withdrawl. You can't really adjust the Naloxone dose to just reverse a little of the morphine.

Probably now he's just having problems with pain control since the docs are worried about another overdose, this time with oral medications.  (+ info)

How much tuna would one have to eat to get mercury poisoning?

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My mom says if I eat too much tuna I'll get mercury poisoning. Is this true, or a myth? I imagine you'd have to eat 100's of pounds of the stuff before you got sick.
Well first off, tuna is a very healthy food. For you to get mercury poisoning you would have to eat more then your body weight in one sitting. You will get sick from the amount of food before you get from the mercury. Its just a wives tale your mom is probably just exaggerating. I say keep up with the sea food, its healthier then most other meats and with the omega-3 fatty acids they are super good for your health and heart. Hope this helped :)  (+ info)

How can I cure a poisoning curse without western doctors?

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I think I was the victim of a poisoning curse. I'm feeling very weak, I lost my appetite several days ago, and have very bad aches. I don't believe in doctors what should I do? Would it be ok for me to eat the contents of a Brita water filter so the charcoal could filter out the toxins?
I do not think ingesting the charcoal will solve your problem. If you do not want to see a "western doctor" then is there an alternative medical person you would trust? If yes, discuss your symptoms with that person.

Was there anything that you ate or did just before you lost your appetite and started feeling achy? You might have eaten something or been in an environment that created the problem. I don't believe in curses, but each person to his/er own credo. If there was a food or environmental thing, then speak to a pharmacist about antidotes.

Good luck and hope you are feeling well soon.

I forgot about the bezoar, but if you can find one, it will not do any harm.  (+ info)

Is it possible to give a tick alcohol poisoning before you have alcohol poisoning yourself?

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I had a tick on my leg just this morning, and because the tick uses my blood to feed itself, I was wondering if ticks could get alcohol poisoning. I guess it's important to know if the person consuming the alcohol is at risk too.

By the way, I won't try this out, and neither should you. This is just curiosity.
no... you become poisoned by alcohol before it enters your bloodstream.  (+ info)

What are the chances of dying from alcohol poisoning?

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Last night, I drank about 6 glasses of wine. I was really out of it, and I don't drink often either. This morning, I woke up nauseous and with a really bad headache. I'm not too sure if this is alcohol poisoning or just a really bad hangover. It's been about 15 hours since I drank. I still have a horrible headache, but I can breathe fine and such.
My questions:
How long usually until someone dies from this?
What can I do to feel better? (from nausea and headache)
Does it sound like it's just a hangover or poisoning?
I think you probably just havea hangoversince it's been 15 hours, but it would be best to monitor yourself. If you have any symptoms, you should visit the physician immediately.


Symptoms
By Mayo Clinic staff

If you drink, have friends who drink or have children of any age, know the signs and symptoms of alcohpoisoning:
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■Confusion, stupor
■Vomiting
■Seizures
■Slow breathing (less than eight breaths a minute)
■Irregular breathing
■Blue-tinged skin or pale skin
■Low body temperature (hypothermia)
■Unconsciousness ("passing out")
It's not necessary for all of these symptoms to be present before you seek help. A person who is unconscious or can't be roused is at risk of dying.

When to see a doctor
If you suspect that someone has alcohol poisoning — even if you don't see the classic signs and symptoms — seek immediate medical care. In an emergency, follow these suggestions:

■If the person is unconscious, breathing less than eight times a minute or has repeated, uncontrolled vomiting, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. Keep in mind that even when someone is unconscious or has stopped drinking, alcohol continues to be released into the bloodstream and the level of alcohol in the body continues to rise. Never assume that a person will "sleep off" alcohol poisoning.
■If the person is conscious, call 800-222-1222, and you'll automatically be routed to your local poison control center. The staff at the poison control center or emergency call center can instruct you as to whether you should take the person directly to a hospital. All calls to poison control centers are confidential.
■Be prepared to provide information. If you know, be sure to tell hospital or emergency personnel the kind and amount of alcohol the person ingested, and when.
■Don't leave an unconscious person alone. While waiting for help, don't try to make the person vomit. People who have alcohol poisoning have an impaired gag reflex and may choke on their own vomit or accidentally inhale (aspirate) vomit into their lungs, which could cause a fatal lung injury.


Binge drinking — rapidly downing 5 or more drinks in a row — is the main cause of alcohol poisoning. Alcohol poisoning can also occur when you accidentally ingest household products that contain alcohol.

A person with alcohol poisoning needs immediate medical attention. If you suspect someone has alcohol poisoning, call 911 or your local poison control center right away.

Treatment consists of providing breathing support and intravenous fluids and vitamins until the alcohol is completely eliminated from the body.



Risk factors
By Mayo Clinic staff

A number of factors can increase your risk of alcohol poisoning, including:

■Your age.
■Your sex.
■Your size and weight.
■Your overall health.
■Your food consumption. Having food in your stomach slightly slows — but doesn't prevent — alcohol from entering your bloodstream.
■Your drug use.


Alcohol poisoning treatment usually involves supportive care while your body rids itself of the alcohol. This typically includes:

■Careful monitoring
■Airway protection to prevent breathing or choking problems
■Oxygen therapy
■Administration of fluids through a vein (intravenously) to prevent dehydration
Adults and children who have accidentally ingested methanol or isopropyl alcohol may need kidney dialysis — a mechanical way of filtering waste and toxins from your system — to speed the removal of alcohol from their bloodstream


Lifestyle and home remedies
By Mayo Clinic staff

Home remedies for sobering up abound, but most are ineffective, and some can be dangerous. Here's what doesn't work:

■Black coffee
■A cold shower — the shock of cold can cause a loss of consciousness
■Walking it off
■Sleeping it off — you can lose consciousness while asleep
If you suspect that someone has alcohol poisoning, here's what to do:

■Stay with a person who is vomiting and try to keep him or her sitting up. If the person must lie down, make sure to turn his or her head to the side — this helps prevent choking. Try to keep the person awake to prevent loss of consciousness.
■Don't be afraid to get help for a friend, even if you think it won't be appreciated. Friends don't let friends drive drunk, and they also don't let them die of alcohol poisoning.  (+ info)

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