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Pressure In Head, Strong Metallic Taste And Smell. History Of Using Grecian Formula, Laceration On Index Finger Not Healing. Possible Lead Poisoning?

I am scared. Am 53 years old and very level headed, definitely no hypochondriacal tendencies. Do not feel good, very high pressure in head, along with a strong metallic taste and smell. Have been using Grecian formula for almost 3 weeks and have found that it contains a high level of lead acetate. Have been combing it into my hair and then putting in my dentures. I also have a laceration on side of my index finger that is not heali9ng and seems somewhat necrotic. Have no insurance or work, cant afford a doctor. Is it possible that I have lead poisoning. Don't even have the $15.00 for answere, don't know what to do.
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Hi,

The symptoms might be related to lead poisoning, for which you should test the levels of lead in your blood. Most probably, lead has been absorbed by your skin and flowed into the blood stream.

I recommend to stop using this Grecian formula. Depending on the level of lead in your blood or urine, you should start immediate cleansing therapy or just removing the source of lead poison (Grecian formula in your case).

Thank you.
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Pressure In Head, Strong Metallic Taste And Smell. History Of Using Grecian Formula, Laceration On Index Finger Not Healing. Possible Lead Poisoning?

Hi, The symptoms might be related to lead poisoning, for which you should test the levels of lead in your blood. Most probably, lead has been absorbed by your skin and flowed into the blood stream. I recommend to stop using this Grecian formula. Depending on the level of lead in your blood or urine, you should start immediate cleansing therapy or just removing the source of lead poison (Grecian formula in your case). Thank you.