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Old 07-01-2009, 10:48 AM   #46
doublea
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But, sometime there is a but.... Few days ago I was cleaning some parts using paint thinner, for a reason I can justified, I didn't put glove wich I always do normally, but I guess because I was just putting a bit of thinner on a rag to clean it seem that I didn't care to take the precaution of putting gloves.

Long story short I have intoxicated myself, so the last 2-3 days I had violent headache, yesterday alone I had to take 8 x 500MG aspirine to get rid of the headache, today I'm feeling better but I'm still tired after a good night of sleep. This morning I called my friend ( he's a doctor ) and he confirmed that thinner and similar solvent are quickly absorb true the hand skin and get in your entire system, it could take anything between a couple of days to a couple of months to evacuate from the body.

A person in good health would probably see his immune system get rid of the toxine in few days, but someone who's health is a little fragile can suffer months before getting back to his normal state. I hate myself for doing such a stupid thing, but I've learn a big lesson and trust me I will never ever touch any chemical without glove and breathing mask.

I hope my own mistake find you all well.

Cheers to all.

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