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EP03 - Paralyzed from Metal Hardware: From Full Quadraplegic to Fully Healed!

Season #1 Episode #3

Metal allergies are an often overlooked but serious health issue. In some cases, metal allergies can even cause paralysis. This was the case for my guest today Dana Jeske, a mechanical engineer from Washington State.

At age 49, Dana woke up one morning and found he was paralyzed. He lost feeling from the bottom of his feet, to his hips and from his fingertips to his arms. He also lost feeling in his core and even his head. He was unable to feel anything, including heat or pain.

Due to a fortunate medical coincidence, Dana had the metal removed and made a remarkable partial recovery. He was subsequently tested for a metal allergy, which confirmed the diagnosis. At this point he had additional metal removed and FULLY recovered, never to experience another paralytic episode. 

Dana's story is an example of just how serious metal allergies can be. Metal allergies can cause paralysis, as well as other serious health issues. It is important to be aware of the symptoms of metal allergies and to seek medical attention if you experience any of them.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How medical professionals often overlook a metal allergy.
  • Why you shouldn’t just accept your diagnosis blindly.
  • How there is nickel even in stainless steel.
  • The important role of testing for metal allergies. 
  • How removing metal hardware can heal you.

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***Many WONDERFUL, supportive special-interest communities exist for metal allergies and diet, hardware issues, medical devices, etc., online and on social media. They have many resources and often act as a collective think-tank. I owe many parts of my recovery to knowledge obtained in such groups. Search keywords to join these groups and find your tribe!***

 

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