Denture Cream Adhesive Lawsuits
Last Updated: March 2009 • 92 Comments
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Fixodent, Poligrip and other denture cream products can cause zinc poisoning and debilitating neurological injury when too much of the product is used. Denture cream lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturers of these products for failing to warn about the potential risks.
STATUS OF FIXODENT LAWSUITS AND POLIGRIP LAWSUITS:
A growing number of cases have been filed against the manufacturers of these adhesives, and denture cream lawyers are continuing to review potential cases on behalf of people who have been diagnosed with zinc poisoning or other neuropathy problems.
MANUFACTURERS: Two of the most popular denture adhesives sold in the United States that contain high levels of zinc include Proctor and Gamble’s Fixodent and GlaxoSmithKline’s Poligrip and Super Poligrip.
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OVERVIEW OF DENTURE CREAM PROBLEMS: Over 35 million Americans, mainly consisting of the elderly, use denture creams or adhesives to keep their dentures in place. High levels of zinc that are contained in these products may be absorbed into the body through the mouth and gums, potentially causing:
- Zinc Poisoning
- Neuropathy
- Myelopathy
- Anemia
- Bone Marrow Failure
- Central Nervous System Deficits
- Hypocupremia
- Other Neurological Injury
ZINC POISONING LAWSUITS: While the body requires small amounts of zinc, serious and debilitating health problems may occur when high levels are ingested. Increased levels of zinc may also cause reduced copper levels in the blood, known as hypocupremia, which may lead to neuropathy and affect the nerves.
According to a 2001 report by the National Academy of Sciences, 40 mg/day is the highest amount of zinc that can be safely tolerated, but the recommended daily allowance is only 11 mg/day for men and 8 mg/day for women.
Researchers have found that denture adhesive creams like Super Poligrip and Fixodent contain zinc concentrations between 17,000 and 34,000 micrograms per gram. It has been estimated that users of these produts may be exposed to about 330 mg of zinc per day, far higher than the recommended amount or what has been determined to be safe.
Zinc toxicity may cause symptoms such as
- Dizziness
- Incontinence
- Lethargy
- Paralysis
- Numbness
- Loss of Sensation
- Tingling in the Hands or Feet
- Muscle Weakness
- Unexplained Pain
Blood tests can determine the level of zinc and copper in the body. It is important for a zinc overdose to be promptly detected and treated to reduce the risk of permanent and debilitating injury.
Comment by Linda on 21 April 2009:
I have been using Fixadent for 14 years. Since Day 1, when the dentist put in my new dentures, he also put Fixadent in my mouth. He was a horrible dentist and the dentures were a mile too big, and I have had to use a ton of Fixadent all these years. Sometimes, it’s so bad, that it makes me gag, but my dentures would fall out if I didn’t use it.
I’m on disability, now, with Arthritis in my knees; but recently, my left arm has been hurting all the way from the shoulder to my hands. It feels like arthritis, but I’m not sure. It just feels like my bones aching. Also, I have seven out of the nine symptoms listed for zinc poisoning, but I’ve never been tested for it. I always attributed the symptoms to other possible causes.
I’ve always worried about the Fixadent going into my body because I didn’t know what it might do. I didn’t know about zinc poisoning. I was always more afraid of it clogging my arteries because I knew that the cooler Fixadent gets, the harder it gets.
There is a lawyer in my area handling these denture adhesive cases. I wonder if I should contact him.
Comment by W.C. on 21 April 2009:
Approximately 10 years ago I began to feel numbness in the bottom of both of my feet. When I questioned a Dr. about this he diagnosed me to have neuropathy. Not being real sure and unfamiliar with this diagnosis I consulted a neuorological Dr. and received the same diagnosis. I have used large amounts of fixodent for years and quite honestly I don’t know how to not use it since I can’t eat if I don’t first secure my teeth. I am now to the point of being able to walk for only very short periods of time. The burning and the pain are sometimes unbearable. I am now on medication for this 1600 mg.per day of Neurontin, but it still is very painful .
Comment by marilyn on 24 April 2009:
My husband has been using poligrip for the past 25+ years. He is 61 years old and has always been in good health. I have noticed recently that in the last 6 or so months he sleeps an awful lot. He sometime goes to bed at 9:00 at night. In the past month, he has complained of his feet feeling like they are sort asleep. Like little pins and needles sticking him. I was getting worry, thinking maybe a circulation problem. Just now wonder if maybe the poligrip is the problem. I’m going to try him on some vitamins with minerals to see what happens.
Comment by kareng on 27 April 2009:
I use the powder form of Fixodent. Does it contain the same ingredients as the cream ?
Comment by Denise on 1 May 2009:
I received my dentures about 8 to 9 years ago and have used fix-a dent all the time. Just in the past 3 months i have been tread for sever pain in my joints, ie: hands, knees feet have a burning sensation on the bottom of my feet. I have been very out going and just seems to me I’ve come to a sever slow down and alot of pain. Sometimes my arms and hands go numb.
Comment by Corina on 4 May 2009:
I HAVE BEEN USING FIXODENT FOR THE PAST 5 YRS. AND LIKE LINDA HAD DENTURES SAME THING WRONG SIZE DENTURE THEY TRIED TO FIX THEM BUT STILL NO GOOD SO I HAD TO USE LOTS OF FIXODENT TO HOLD MY DENTURES OTHER WISE THEY WOULD FALL OUT I TOO GAG ALOT . ABOUT 6-7 MONTHS AGO IS WHEN I STARTED FEELING THE BURNING AND TINGLING IN MY FEET. EVERY MORNING IT IS SO HARD FOR ME TO WALK. DR ALSO GAVE ME NEURONTIN AND A PAIN MEDICENE. NEED HELP.
Comment by Alice on 5 May 2009:
I have been using Poligrip for 10 years. I don’t use a whole lot. I am in my sixties and to date have had no problems.
Comment by Mary on 13 May 2009:
I have using poligrip for six years, and i have had dizziness and awful pain in my arms and burning in my hands at night, keeping me awake.like others i wondered about the product but need it to keep my denture in place. i,ve been to the dr. but was not diagnosed with zinc poisoning. with no medical insurance it cost alot of money and i still dont feel great
Comment by tom s on 14 May 2009:
Ive only been using the cream for about a year now ,and I am feeling unexplained pain ,and Im sleeping twice as much as normal. freinds tell me ive totaly changed my ways ,in not the same person ,guess in not as energenic as i use to be
Comment by Gillian on 24 May 2009:
I have just entered my problems into Google search regarding the tingling in my arms, legs, feet, head etc and burning at top of legs. I came across your site and info regarding Denture Fixatives and nearly fell off my computer chair as I have been using Poligrip Ultra for some time now and never gave it a thought as you would assume that something made to go into the mouth would be safe. I also have an over active bladder which I am about to have some tests to see if any help is available. Also I suffer from back problems which is where I thought the problem lay.
I live in England so obviously nothing can be done through you unless you know of any source in this country for me to find out further information. I am a 70 year old widow and low on income though I am not looking for any gain except to my health.
Comment by Ladonia on 25 May 2009:
I have been using poly grip for about 24 years .Ihave noticed that I have beenhaving a lot of pain in my hands and feet .If i sit for long period of time my feet go to sleep.If I stand up more than 10 munites.I have shooting pains In my feet and legs My hands seam to go to sleep.A Lot.And cramp.
Comment by Carolyn on 3 June 2009:
Are you sure that taking Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics aren’t the culprit?
Eg: Ciprp, Avelox, Levaquin, Norfloxacin,,,any ‘flox’ antiB.
The debilitating symptoms are the same. I have taken both!!….but have always considered myself poisoned by the antiB.
Comment by Luretha on 6 June 2009:
My father has been using Fixadent for the past three years and he too has been having some unexplained pain in his feet, back leg. Up until recently, he was able to walk pretty well and only ocassionally needed to use his cane. However the last two weeks he has been experiencing a high level of increased pain in his back, foot and leg. The hospital ran tests but only found arthitis . I find this info about Fixadent, etc. to be very disturbing because my Dad has no real reason for his sudden pain.
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Comment by Tina on 12 June 2009:
I have used these denture creams for about 3 years or more until I get a new plate but I have a lot of the symptoms you have listed under the Zinc signs & I was just wondering if I may have a case against them also. I was diagnosed with Lupus not long after using these denture products for a while which may or may not be a cause of this & I have a lot of arm,shoulder & neck pain that is constant & I’ve been on flexaril,mobic & other pain meds for a while due to the pain,loss of movement,tingling & burning in my arms & legs and sometimes in my jaw area.
Comment by debra on 16 June 2009:
I’ve used fixadent for 20 yrs. and have had most of the symptoms since starting using this product.
Comment by Elizabeth on 18 June 2009:
I can’t believe that I’ve been suffering for years with my foot in pain and in the last year or two I’ve had numbness,burning, tingling, weird feeling down my arm,leg, foot….I’ve been checked and my heart is good, no breaks or fractures …….Must be stress, panic attacks…. I’ve been using Fixodent for 10 years now…..Hmmm I wonder if that has anything to do with it…
Comment by SHANAZ on 22 June 2009:
I work with diabetic patients and one of my patients mentioned his sugar levels were raised when he used polygrip or fixodent..is it true these denture products can raise sugar levels.
Comment by marsha on 26 June 2009:
I have had top dentures for 30 yrs used fixdent once in a while, in sept i had gotten bottom dentures, I now must use super poligrip twice a day. This past winter I have had such pain in my back and legs I could hardly walk. Had many tests , can’t find any thing.
Now I am getting dizzy spells.
Comment by Angela on 27 June 2009:
I am 39 years old and have been using fixadent for a year and a half now. I was perfectly healthy until about six months ago I started having the most awful feeling of numbness and tingling with burning sensations in my feet first , then my hands. I have a three year old son to raise and take care of. Im just wondering if you stop using will the symtoms go away or is it something that is going to stay with me from now on? Very worried!
Comment by Debra on 1 July 2009:
I have used Fixadent for many years. This past week I would have several spells a day where I am unable to move my arms or legs and cant open my eyes for a few mintues at the time. I can still hear but cant move anything. This just suddenly started happening and stroke and heart attack have been ruled out. I am now wondering if it is the fixadent.
Comment by larry on 9 July 2009:
i have just in the the last several months started to feel the affects of what i thought was neuropothy or maybe even arthritis. But i think this is something different.i have wore dentures for the last 25 years.all of a sudden, my feet,ankles,and calves will not let me sleep at night.I’m diabetic so i know what the affect of diabetes feels like. this is not diabetes.I believe that befores it’s allover with,This debilitating chronic pain will be put in the same catagory as breast implants.silicone seepage into our bloodstream.the manufacturers are probably already aware of it.I’m sure folk have died in the past because of it. But with todays technology we can put a finger on what’s ailing us.We are not dialing for dollars here.This is a debilitating disease.We need to put a stop to this and be compensated for our pain and suffering.
Comment by Jessica on 14 July 2009:
For those of you wondering what other product to use that will not cause zinc poisoning, there is a Polygrip Free out now that is zinc free.
Comment by Shirley on 24 July 2009:
I have been using fixodent since I was 17years old My finger joints lock up where i can no longer bend my left hand. I am on pain medicaton daily to unlock the knuckle joints. I am also on oxygen because of lack of oxygen. I have had to swallow the fixadent everytime i used it.
Comment by Bill on 28 July 2009:
I have been using Fixodent for about 12 years now, and I am having the same symptoms most of you are having. I have severe pain in my feet and hands, numbness in them as well. I wake up at night with burning pains in my feet and hands. I also will have an uncontrolled twitch every now and again, as well as loss of balance. I never would have guessed Fixodent would cause this! I just wonder what else to look forward to??
Comment by Ellen on 4 August 2009:
where in st louis can I get my blood tested for zinc levels?
Comment by Diane on 7 August 2009:
I have been using fixadent for 27 years and just found this sight. When I wake up my hands hurt so bad and feel like they are going to bust open,after I am up for a while and pain meds I get better but the pain in my hands ,back, and feet never go away.can not aford a doctor but I will try to get a blood test for Zinc levels,thought it was just I was getting old and arthrits,my hands are getting worse and the knuckles thorb all the time.the pain is in all my joints but hans ,back and feet are the worse,when I lay down it all thorbs like a dull tooth ack. Hope there is something to do for this,I would like my life back
Comment by Hedy on 14 August 2009:
I started using fixadent approximately 10 years ago. I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma 5 years ago and had a stem cell transplant 4 years ago. Today was a very interesting day. After seeing this site for the first time it really makes me stop and think??
Comment by Lise on 19 August 2009:
In most cases, if you’re dentures are properly made, they should stay in place by suction and adhesives are not necessary.
Comment by Cindy on 22 August 2009:
I have been having most of these symptons over the last ten years, which is how long I have been using Fixodent. I had no idea that it contains zinc and do now understand why I have had the health issues that I have had, especially the neuropathy symptoms as well as bladder incontinence.
I will be calling to schedule a check on the zinc level. I usually use fixodent twice a day for my bottom plate and once a day for my top plate. I do leave my dentures in 24/7 cleaning them as I redo the adhesive and brushing them in between as I would have my real teeth. To think that 10 years of 24/7 with all that zinc going into my system.
This is scary and I wonder if the symptoms are reversible or what the long term effects will be. How did they get by the food and drug administration with this? Especially since it is used in the mouth.
Comment by Alan on 26 August 2009:
I have been and tried all the denture cream products on the market.The only one that lasts and is really good is Polygrip.Could you please tell me where I can buy polygrip zinc free.
The person who mentioned if you have well made dentures you don’t need cream is talking rubbish.All dentures naturally get loose through wear.Incidentally I’m writing from London,England.
Comment by Willie on 28 August 2009:
In the pass 5 years have I have had to be put on potent pain killers and 3 different kings of nerve and depression meds. I am a patient at the pain clinic and although the meds help with some pain I have so much breakthrough pain it is almost unbellievable. I plan on having a blood test run in the next 2 weeks to determine my Zinc blood level. What a miricle it would be to find out that these neurologicial and muscle and joint pain could be a result of Zinc poisioning. That you for bringing this to my attention.
Comment by Roz on 7 September 2009:
I have been using Fixodent Control plus scope flavor added in. Is this
just as bad as the regular Fixodent.
Second question, I have also used Denture Adhesive Cream Targets Brand, On The Tube It Says Compare To Fixodent. Does The Target Brand Cause The Same Problem.
Is There A Substitute That I Can Use That Is Safe! Someone Said There Is Polygrip Zinc Free, Where Can I buy This I live In Atlanta.
The Dentist That Fitted My Bottom Plate Should Go Back To School To Learn How To Fit Dentures Properly.
Thank You In Advance
Roz
Comment by Roz on 7 September 2009:
News Alert
THERE IS A DENTURE ADHESIVE CREAM THAT IS ZINC FREE
POLYGRIP ZINC FREE AND SECURE DENTURE CREAM ZINC FREE
GET INFORMATION ON THESE TWO ON:
SECURE DENTURE.COM THEY WILL GIVE YOU INFORMATION ON
ZINC FREE DENTURE CREAM & ZINC FREE TOOTH PASTE
TO EVERYONE, PLEASE TAKE TIME TO GO TO SITE, IT COULD
GIVE YOU PEACE OF MIND AND HOPEFULLY BETTER HEALTH!
MY QUESTION IS WHY DIDN’T THE ADA
KNOW THAT POLYGRIP OR FIXODENT CONTAINED ZINC WHICH CAUSES ALL KINDS OF PROBLEMS?
WE AS CONSUMERS NEED BETTER LABELING & KNOWLEDGE
OF WHAT GOES INTO PRODUCTS. A LITTLE ZINC WILL NOT HURT YOU, BUT ALOT OF ZINC OVER A NUMBER OF YEARS CAN PROVE HARMFUL.
Comment by Wanda on 10 September 2009:
My Sister-in-law has used Super Wernets Powder for 26 years. Has no problem. Her Dentist recommended it from day one. Please try, don’t think you’ll be sorry.
Comment by Roz on 21 September 2009:
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
THERE IS A ZINC FREE DENTURE CREAM ON THE MARKET FROM A
COMPANY NAMED: SHEFFIELD PHARACEUTICALS
THIS DENTURE CREAM ZINC FREE YOU CAN BUY IT AT
WALMART AT A COST OF $2.98 FOR A 21/2 OZ TUBE
I CALL SHEFFIELD, AND THEY DO CONFIRM THAT IT IS ZINC FREE!
I HOPE THIS WILL HELP!
ROZ
Comment by Roz on 21 September 2009:
UPDATE:
THE ZINC FREE DENTURE ADHESIVE CREAM UNDER THE NAME
EQUATE COMPLETE DENTURE ADHESIVE CREAM
NEWT WT. 2.4OZ
THIS IS WALMART’S OWN BRAND: EQUATE
I DID CALL SHEFFIELD PHARACEUTICALS, AND THEY DID CONFIRM
THAT THE DENTURE ADHESIVE IS “ZINC FREE”
THIS COMPANY ALSO HAS OTHER PRODUCTS!
I HOPE THIS INFORMATION WILL HELP THOSE WHO WEARS DENTURES FEEL BETTER WITH A SAFE PRODUCT THAT DOESN’T CONTAIN ZINC!
Comment by tanya on 25 September 2009:
i have read the comments that others have posted. i have been suffering from all the above listed systems and am now on disability because my dr. don’t know whats going on.
have had paralyzes, tingling, chronic pain, pain down arms, spliting on sides of mouth from denture cream, i am glad to have come across this posting.
Comment by JUDY on 29 September 2009:
Last year I started using Polygrip Free. Every so often I get sick and throw-up as if I’d been poisoned. My legs hurt always and so does my neck and arms. I’ve gone to doctors and the emergency room. They cannot find anything wrong with me. I know the pain is real and no one can give me any answers. When I’m at home I don’t wear my teeth and I feel o-k after a few days. Could this be my problem also.
Comment by George on 29 September 2009:
I have been using Fixodent and Polygrip for the past two years. I had a new lower plate made two years ago and because my gums had shrunk over the years my dentist recommended using these adhesives to keep my plate in. Since I started using the adhesives I also have had tingling in my arms and feet. I know I have arthritis but when I use these adhesives the tingling is greater. I understand there is a new adhesive out now called SECURE. Does SECURE have the amounts of zinc in it as Fixodent and Polygrip?
Comment by DIANNE on 2 November 2009:
I am 52 years of age i have used super poligrip, poligrip, and fixodent and they all do the same thing to me. i would like to know if the sea bons is a good product to use and is safe. i have tingling in the legs foot chornic pain the the feet and hands inside my mouth turns as if i have thrush then my tongue splitsand bleed, the corners of my mouth splits open and that is something that i had neve had is a fever blister and that is what it looks like. my gums gets very sore i have a lots of itching on my face,and down my arms and hands, also my head itches and i donot have dry scalp, its is always in my throat and i am always gagging as if it is in my throat, i have a hard time walking getting up and downi hurt all over.
Comment by phillip on 17 November 2009:
my wife died from side effects from avastin cpt 11 she died from blood clots punture bleeding and the cancer mastastated to 3 diferent places in her body the blood clots could not be desolved whith lovenox she had atotal of 6 treatments of avastin cpt 11 before her death jan 20 2009
Comment by Ruth on 1 December 2009:
I am now 55 and have had dentures (upper) for almost 30 years. I have noticed tingling in all of my extremities, pain and swelling in both ankles frequently with no appent cause, back pain in my lower back and frequent headaches that won’t go away with a few aspirins. Most of this I have attributed to growing older but the headaches and ankle pain are from son=mething else. I have also used adhesive all of the time since my first dentures weren’t fit ‘right”. Does this sound like it could be from using adhesive?
Comment by Jean on 12 December 2009:
I have ben using fixadent for about 15 years. My simptons are somewhat different from what I have been reading. I have developed a tingling sensation in my lower lip. I put the cream on my particle. I also have dark spots on the inside of my lip. My lip seem to tingle or feel numb when I use the cream. I have not bben testes for zinc yet. When I told my dentist about it; he thought it my be a nerve problem.
Comment by Igor on 20 December 2009:
I am 52 y. old and I am using polygrip for 14 years. With time I have developed some thretening symtoms like constant abdominal pain, tingling and periodical numbness in fingers and lips, difficulty in sweating, intolerance to heat, and episodical arithmia. Few times I had seasures during sport exersizes. I checked with doctors, went through thorough heart, stomach, and other internal organ tests; nothing was found. I generally of good health and used to do lots of sport; there is no visible reason of detereorating my health. Recently I discovered all those complaints about the effects of dental creams and polygrip in particular; so I immediately linked my condition to the constant intake of the dental cream. I am going to take tests on the presence of Zn in my blood and urine. If confirmed, I am determined to take an action against the cream producing company.
Comment by paul on 27 December 2009:
used fast teth for years now on oxyegin doe any one else have trouble breathing?
Comment by darlene on 12 January 2010:
I can’t believe that the government could have let this happen . I have been tested and I have neuropthy . Which came from 12+years of using polygrip and fixadent , I now have numbness and constant pain, I only hope that the big companies have to pay for this, people rely on these experts to not market something that will cause longterm and permanent damage. I have a problem walking, I can’t drive, I urge others to get tested because it is a special test
Comment by Debra on 1 February 2010:
I have used denture cream for the past 15 years or so….In 2008 I had a terrible experince…I was getting ready for work, when I was struck with a serve pain in the side of my head that took me to the floor. My boyfriend had to pick me up off the floor. I could not stand on my on… This lead to countless trips to the neurologist here in Lumberton, 1 in Charolette, and 1 at Duke. The diagnose was neuroalgia, and myalgia. And to top it off they threw Fibromyalgia in on top of that. I missed 8 months of work, I was denied disablity…So I had to come off my medicine just to be able to go back to my job. They would not let me return until I came off my medicine. Today, I still hurt, have no energy, I have had a decrease in my vision. But, I have tried to overcome the pain by blocking it out of my mind, when I can. I missed the first 6 months of my granddaughters life…due to the fact I was scared to be alone with her, and I did not have the energy or the strenght to pick her up.
Comment by patty on 1 February 2010:
I used fixodent for 20 years, I have tingling unexplained tingling pains in my scalp and muscle spasms. I too believed the product to be safe because it was made to go into the mouth. 3 Months ago I had a new upper made (I still have my bottom teeth) by a reputable dentist who made me a superb plate that fits like a glove and I have no need for creams or powders now, but my scalp still will hurt and I still have spasms. I will go for a zinc levels test. I thank God I finally found a dentist who knows how to make a denture that truly fits my mouth.
Comment by Mary on 12 February 2010:
Regarding the comment about Super Wernets, I have also used and like the product but recently could not locate it and called the company to find out that the product was no longer available. It has been bought by the company who makes Poligrip. So, if it was safe before might it not now be?
Comment by Kay on 14 February 2010:
WOW! Iam appalled and relieved at the same time that I have found out what is happening to me. I am 60 now and have had to wear dentures most half my life due to an accident in my teens. My gate is way off, my energy levels have plummeted from being an attive dancer, walker, and gardener. Now I have little energy to enjoy any of it. I still do it but not like I once could. I am healthy but my toes are numb, the top of my left foot has what feels like a heavy saddle on it, the pain in my feet is almost debilitating at times. Arms and hands have really weakened and the pain at times is so intense I can hardly stand it. As I read hte enteries here I was given hope and guidance in what I need to do now. I am calling the Dr. to arrange blood tests for the zinc and copper levels. I have relied heavily on Fixadent for over 30 years! It worked but at what a cost! My prayers go out for all that suffer from these effects. God BLess, Witsend
Comment by Fran on 18 February 2010:
I got dentures about a year and a half ago & have used either super polygrip or fixodent from day one. I have constant aching in my back over most of my body, no energy, and occasional tingling in my feet. I am furious that we have been effectively poisoned with the FDAs blessing! I wonder what the cheapest route is for finding testing…I have no insurance and am unemployed.
Comment by TAMMY on 19 February 2010:
I HAVE BEEN USING FIXODENT FOR 6 YRS. IM 35 YEARS OLD HAVE A FULL UPPER DENTURE. I HAVENT BEEN FEELING GOOD FOR AWHILE. I AM TIRED ALOT. I HAVE BEEN TO THE THYROID DOCTOR AND MAY HAVE TO HAVE MY THYROID REMOVED BECAUSE OF SWELLING OF THYROID GLAND AND LARGE TUMERS AND GOITERS . I AM WONDERING IF THIS IS FROM THE FIXODENT? MY THYROID IS LEVELS ARE GOOD. JUST VERY LARGE AND TUMERS. COULD THE ZINC CAUSE YOUR THYROID TO SWELL AND CAUSE YOU TO HAVE TUMERS?
Comment by Robert on 20 February 2010:
Have used Poligrip for many years. Have been diagnosed with Polycythemia. Low Iron. Extremely tired. Numbness in my leg and feet. Shoulder and back pain. Will get tested for Zinc. Shame on the FDA for allowing this product on the market.
Comment by Denise on 20 February 2010:
I have been using Super Poligrip for over a 2yr period and I have bad headaches and my vision is blurry and the dizziness I live in san bernardino county and where can I go to get this checked and I already have sarcoid and is it more dangerous since my immune is already low.
Comment by DEBORAH on 21 February 2010:
I’ve been using Fixodent 30+ years & have had a majority of these problems & was always told they could not find a reason why I had these problems. In the last 5 yrs. or so I’ve had little to no energy to even get out of bed. Was diagnosed w/ depression when I’ve no reason to be depressed. Refused the meds.for that because it made me a zombie & I could not even function to talk or walk. I have numbness of legs & feet & back & sudden unexplained haedaches,
Comment by Rachel on 23 February 2010:
I am posting this on behalf of my Mother in Coventry England. She has had top & bottom dentures for over 40 yrs, and like many others uses way above the quantity mentioned due to her dentures not fitting. Upto 4/5 years ago she was fully active, walked every where, played in a local darts team twice weekly, gardening etc.. Over a period of approx 1 year she was no longer able to throw her darts and had to quit the team; since then she has got progressivly worse, to point now that she is unable to use her right arm and now struggling with her right. She has been tested at hospital and had scans and tests with nothing showing, She was told it was neuropathical and nothing that they can do. Is there any one in England that will take on this case?
Comment by Fran on 25 February 2010:
I just started using poligrip in October 2009. Do these products still contain zinc? Wouldn’t my dentist have warned me about this?
Comment by Ann on 26 February 2010:
I have been using Fixadent for at least 15 years. I have neuropathy in my feet. It is so painful,in the winter it feels like my feet are in a bucket of ice. and in the summer it feels like bees stinging me. A doctor told me that my feet are dead. I am on disability. I am only 55 years old. I cannot take nuerotin because it had terrble side effects, I could not remember how to do the job I had done for 5 years. I then lost my job. Just recently I am having numbness in my neck and between my shoulder blades. I am really scared, I have to use adheisive for my dentures. I cannot believe how many people this has affected so many people. God Bless you all.
Comment by jo on 2 March 2010:
Has anyone else had trouble with chronic eye watering while using these products? Other than the extreme fatigue and aches and pains, I have had chronic and severe eye watering to the point I have had to have others drive me around because I cannot clear my eyes.
Comment by Gustav on 6 March 2010:
I am 88 years old and have ben using Poligrip and other denture ‘glues’ for many years. I play golf several times each week with my wife. I have noticed none of the symptoms mentioned by others. HOWEVER my scores have become non bragable. Many times, weather permitting, I use my pull cart causing me to breath harder than in the past. Age? or Zinc? By the way Zinc and iron are the most needed metals for good body health.
Gus
Comment by kallen9994 on 7 March 2010:
I cant belive what i just read about fixodent and poligrip my doughter told me to look it up.i have all the same symtoms last week i had a MRI on my head to see what was making me so dizzy nothing showed up i am 49 and i have been using fixodent for the past 10 years i thought i was going crazy becouse i am so tired and dont feel like doing anything because i hurt all over my body.i am going to call my dr and get my zinc leval done. thank you all for sharing. good luck katny
Comment by Deborah on 10 March 2010:
I’m 57yrs old and I have upper and lower dentures. I’ve been using fixodent for 5yrs now, I like everyone else have much pain.I was having pain in my bones which the doctor said was fibromyalgia,I have pain in my back by my shoulder blade, which the doctor said I have arthritis. I experience,just recently tingling in both my hands, also a burning in both hands.I also was diagnose with ibs,(irrible bowel systrone) all what I was diagnose is about the same as the zinc poisoning.I haven’t taken any test for the zinc poisoning.I also have some numbness on my right side of my face which no one can explain what it can be. I’m very sluggish, have no energy, I was diagnose with thyroid condition which is undercontrol. What am I suppose to do. Soooo glad that I’m not losing it that other people are feeling some if not all symtoms that I’m feeling. I feel comfort in knowing that IM NOT GOING CRAZY. Thanks sooo much.
Comment by Terese on 11 March 2010:
I too have used polygrip and fixodent for several years. Also i have many of the symptoms which others have experienced. This week i have been to the doctors for a Zinc level test and await the results in about 10 days, hopefully this will explain a lot of the body pain and tiredness that i have most days. I have found on the internet a product called SECURE of which the company assure me there is NO zinc content.
Comment by Hope on 12 March 2010:
I have been wearing dentures about 4 years and using fixodent. Though i suffer from fibromyalgia,heart problems and have chronic pain I have noticed that I am more fatigued than normal and I have been suffering with dizzy spells for no reason. I do have electrical problems with my heart but this is different. My legs and left arm have been paining me something terrible and the pain meds I am on does not seem to be helping. I have had my usual blood work but the doctor said they are normal. I also have been going to the bathroom alot more since last year this has been going on. Can i just go to my doctor and ask to have my blood checked for this and will the insurance pay for it? It sure seems like the american people are being used as ginnypigs, every time you turn around there is a law suit for some medication. Isnt all this stuff suppose to be tested before its put out to the people?! Thank you for listening, good luck to all of you, Hope
Comment by paul on 16 March 2010:
i have used polygrip for about 10yrs now an have had problems for about a yr now with muscle aches an major pain in my arms. i’m always tired now with no desire to do things like i used to. my feet get real tired now where i could walk all day before whatever going on with me no one seens to know vitamins one a day mens 50+ advantage are not helping so i don’t know is it possible poligrip is doing it but no insurance now due to lay-off.
Comment by Just me on 25 March 2010:
I read the comments here and it hurts my head. I too have been suffering from the side effects of this product for the past 5 years. I have seen multiple doctors who were all clueless as to why my copper levels were so low. They finally gave up and reccommended that I take copper suppliments daily. A family member pointed out an article regaurding this poisoning. I couldn’t believe what I was reading. Something as simple as denture adhesive was the culprit ruining my life. I am totally dependant on walking assistance with a cane, which is a major improvement after months being wheel-chair bound. Physical therapy helped me to learn to walk again and also the proper way to fall without injury. It sickens me that this multimillion dollar company turned a blind eye to that fact that their product is paralyzing their consumers. I hope all the lawsuits, including mine, will be approved and this company be forced to compensate all of the victims they have inflicted medical issues to. Not that it would bankrupt them, but maybe teach them a lesson that consumer health is more important than the almighty dollar.
Comment by Bev on 25 March 2010:
I started using denture cream just over three years ago, first on a partial plate, then a year and half ago, a full upper plate. From the first moment I began to use the cream, I felt “off’ – with many of the symptoms as noted but in early stages where they seemed to me possibly I was aging, although I have always been healthy and activity. When I began to use denture cream full time and often two to three times a day, including overnight, my hair fell out in droves, almost overnight. I lost wait and began to have serious stomach pains sending me in agony to the bathroom. I was appalled at the amount of hair on the brush and kept it though I dont know why. My tongue looked black and then my hands and bottom feet felt like they were encased in material that seemed to generate electric shocks. Time after time I went back to the Dentist for refitting, the last time two weeks ago, but he never said anything about denture cream or zinc – and even now, my plate still does not fit well. By the way, I thought temporary meant and as they told me, I would need to get a permanent plate. My symptoms began to concern me, and on most days I felt like the shaking inside of my body was actually visible. I knew nothing about the Polygrip or Fixodent studies, lawsuits, and the like. This past Sunday, I simply googled the symptoms tingling, numbness, pain in hands and feet and literally fell off my chair. I have slowly been poisoned and I as read these posts, I am wondering how many still don’t know or even connect their problems to this disgraceful reality. I called my doctor on Monday and just went in for blood tests – I am now waiting on the verdict but I dont need to, really -and because of two more symptoms of zinc poisoning. First – the increase in burning watery eyes to the point of pain – and Second – which many of you may not know – Pepto Bismal – which I do not use – but the amount of complaints from Pepto Bismal Users who report black tongues – one source suggest it is due to bismuth — hmm – concurrently, the ingredients in this product – which is also pink – contains zinc salts – I am not a scientist although educated, there is a striking resemblance to the color pink of denture cream and the color pink in Pepto so maybe there is a high possibility of a new previously unmentioned symptom (I believe there are more). Any product that is taken internally, although technically topically, should and must have ingredients listed. I think, believe that ALL products should and MUST have whatever ingredient they use listed on the package and the percent. I urge every single denture wearer in this country to get tested as recommended. Some of the health issues are not reversible; however, I am hoping and praying some of them are. Statistics tell us that 35 to 40 MILLION people are Denture wearers – this may just be US statistics. If we approach this world-wide – what can be done?
On an up-note – I am five days of stopping use. My body has slowed down in the amount of time during a day that I experience internal shaking and cold. I do not feel the need to throw up and using bathroom somewhat less. I am feeling less fatigued and more alert. So, I have hope.
Comment by Robin on 31 March 2010:
I started using poligrip , fixodent and anything there is to use I tried since 2002.the lasty several years i have found myself weak, I don’t have strength in my arms like I use to.I also find myself feeling like a ninety year old person when i get out of bed or just trying to stand up.All my muscles hurt my hands and arms get that tingley feeling and I take ibuprophen for the pain, but not much works.I also get that sickish feeling from putting the cream or powder on my teeth and then putting them in my mouth, it makes me gag.Again like you i thought that the aches and pain It was arthritis setting in.My feet hurt so bad, that they next day after beibg off them, they’re still hurting bad.And then when they removed my gall bladder, the creams and powder had glazed my gallbladder all over the Dr. said.
Comment by gayle on 4 April 2010:
I Have used polygrip for 10 years and right after i started useing it i started to get charley horses in my back and in my legs so bad that i have to go to hospital is this something zinc can cause i have to use something to keep my teeth in but if it is this that is causeing this pain i would rather go without teeth then deal with pain ever again
Comment by Nancy L on 9 April 2010:
If a manufacturer tells you that their product does not contain ZINC – ask for the statement in writing!
Don’t settle on just a verbal response.
Comment by bridget on 12 April 2010:
I was searching the internet this weekend and came across denture cream lawsuits. Since I have been a denture cream user for 10 years, I was so concerned because about a year ago I started to feel horrible and Im only 40 years old. I have an active life and the way I was feeling was interferring with my everyday activies. Weak legs, unusal pain, lack of energy. So I go to doc, he runs a battery of tests and came to the conclusion I have Fibromyalgia. Today, I went to see him with my concerns because the symptoms I am experencing are very similar to zinc poisoning. I am being treated for Fibro with Cymbalta, which has helped somewhat but the weakness and lack of energy have not disappeared. I will let everyone know my results by the end of the week. I am curious and so is my doctor.
Comment by Jackie on 23 April 2010:
Reading everyones complaints I am shocked…I have almost every symptom there is listed…I have use super polygrip now for 7 years…and use it about 3 times a day….I had back surgery 2 yrs ago…..I have so much pain now just getting out of bed is a job…I am on disablity….most dr’s say chronic pain syndrome…been to about 25 specialists they are baffled mostly….but then I couldn’t find super polygrip at any store..went on net and this came up about zinc…was shocked …been having so much pain for about 5 years now….leg, back , feet pain….burning on my bottoms of my feet….numbness in legs and feet and tingling…severe headaches…back pain bad….and to top it all off….muscles spasms all the time……..plus I have had ischemic colitis for 3 years now…so sick don’t leave my house most the time…I am a hermit at 44 yrs old…don’t want to get out of bed….good luck everyone…I feel you pain….
Comment by BRENDA on 27 May 2010:
I HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY WORRING ABOUT ALL THESE DIZZY SPELLS AND CLOSE TO PASS OUTS LATELY.WENT TO THE DR, AND THEY COULDN’T FIGURE OUT WHAT COULD BE THE PROBLEM.MY MOST RECENT EPISODE WAS LAST NIGHT IN GROUP,I NEARLY FELL ON THE FLOOR.THEN MY HEAD STARTING HURTING LIKE I WAS HUNG OVER FROM A HARD NIGHT. I FELT LIKE I HAD BEEN SLIPPED A MICKEY OR SOMETHINNG. I FELT CLAUSTOPHOBIC.SHORTNESS OF BREATH,BACK ACHES,I MEAN THE WORKS!!! I HAVE BEEN USING SUPER POLYGRIP AND FIXODENT AND GENERIC BRANDS OF DENTURE ADHESIVES FOR YEARS. SINCE I’VE BEEN WEARING DENTURES IN THE EARLY 2000′S. I THINK GOD HAS ANSWERED MY PRAYERS WHY AM I KEEP FEELING LIKE THIS AND THE DOCTORS CANT GIVE ME AN ANSWER TO MY SYMPTOMS. NOW I HAVE ANOTHER WAY TO APPROACH MY ILLNESS.THANK GOD FOR COMPUTERS.
Comment by cora on 30 May 2010:
I use polygrip and I also have been experienceing some strange feeilngs in my body such as poor circulation in my legs muscle cramps ans sorness in my legs, is this because I use polygrip?
Comment by Mildred on 3 June 2010:
I have been using fixodent for over 25 years because I have no other choice. I have to keep my dentures tighten. When I use it a lot I sometime have problems breathing. My nose stay stopped up. I do have tingling in my feet and hands also.
Comment by ANN on 4 June 2010:
I have been using fixodent and polident for many years. I discovered the burning and pain in and around my dentures mst be related to the denture cream. I stopped using the cream and started using cushoin grip. The burning and pain are almost completely gone. I still have watery eyes, but I beleive this will resolve too. I had even gotten new dentures that didn’t help.
Comment by Phyllis on 10 June 2010:
I’ve been using Fixadent for the past 30+ years. A few years ago, I started feeling a numbness in my left baby toe. Over the years it has progressed to numbness and pain from the bottom of my feet, especially the right foot, to my legs up to my knees. Didn’t know what was wrong, but did know that it was not arthritis. I used to be very active, exercising 3 times a week. Now I can barely walk. I feel life as I knew it is over. Is this reversible?
Comment by Cathy on 1 July 2010:
Ok all, I have had my dentures for almost 10 years, my dentist uses super wernets. I have now had (since getting my dentures) chronic nasal irritation. Never crossed my mind that it may be caused by the super wernets. My nasal passages on both sides are continually broke out, I now have a huge crack on one side. Not sure of the cause, but maybe the super wernets. I don’t know but would be interested in hearing if anyone else has this issue. Never had this problem before the dentures, but started a new job a week after surgery to remove my teeth which required me to use masks, I thought maybe that was the cause. My employer closed the doors over 2 years ago, guess what? My nose is worse then ever and I am still using the super wernets. Maybe I better try using something else.
Comment by angela on 22 July 2010:
i read thru this page its very interesting as i have been suffering with watering eyes, and now my eyes are forming some strange scars tissue across the whites of my eyes and lumps under my eyelids and i am a 43 yr old single mother, i have noticed too everytime i put the denture cream in for my upper dentures that my eyes start burning and watering like today i was at walmart with my older son and his girlfriend and my left eye wouldnt stop watering at all, plus not 5 yrs ago i had perfect vision and now i have to wear reading glasses as my eyes are becoming more and more blurry when i try to read things at all, plus my eyes burn, the eye doctors have given me eye drops to try but they didnt help at all, and they eye doctors never asked me if i was using denture creams not even my family doctor has ever asked me this even though my family doctor knew had upper dentures, and i have several pain all night when i try to sleep, i get severe charie horses in my calves at night to the point i wake up screaming and the muscles in my calves are sunken in tightly in the muscles, its excruiating pain, the past 5 yrs i have had so much pain i had to go on neurontin, and also on oxycontin for the severe chronic pain i suffer with. but my family doctor and myself never associated this all with the denture cream up until now after reading this page while i was just online tonight i saw this page and decided to read it. wow i am shocked, what can i do about this, i think the makers of this denture cream should definanetly be resonsible for my damages and for what they have done to all of us. as now being a single mother and only 43 for me to go from having perfect vision to horrible vision now its unacceptable, plus i get massive migranes to the point i feel i am dying, i was put on imetrex for the mirgrane headaches, and i have started loosing my balance but now knowing what i see on this page and the association with the denture cream and these symtoms i am very concerned that i am not going to wear my dentures anymore as i can definantly now associate the symtoms to everytime i would put the denture cream in, like today i put my top dentures in, and headed off to walmart not even 45 minutes later my left eye was watering, burning and hurting badly that i had to have my older son drive me home and his girlfriend drove his car to my house to pick him up after he dropped me off with my van as i just couldnt drive myself home due to my left eye watering excessively. now that i can see that after putting the denture cream in that only 45 minutes later i had the eye watering i can now see that it had to be related to the denture cream i put in. please if theres some way to get into this lawsuit against the makers of this denture cream i am very interested.
Comment by Katie on 13 August 2010:
I’m amazed at the things I’ve read hear tonight. I am a user of super poligrip for 3 years now. My husband, concerned about the numerous problems I’m having, told me to check out this website. I didn’t realize how many things that I have going on with me can be related to denture cream. I, like many of you, have to use poligrip 2 to 3 times a day. I have had sinus surgery, spots removed from my vocal cords (told they were the changes that come before pre-cancerous changes), high zinc levels, low copper levels, what I thought was stress incontinence, generalized increased pain from my knees to my head, increased migraines, thought I was losing my mind or had early Alzheimer’s disease, increased depression, many days I gag from the denture cream, increased irritability, lack of concentration, numbness in my left thigh, can hardly get up and walk after sitting for a short period of time, I have fallen numerous times, have loose bowels, and now I’ve been told that I have hypoparathyroidism. I would hope that this is my problem, because it would sure be the answer to all these strange issues. God Bless All and good luck!
Comment by shirley on 15 August 2010:
i stopped taking lipator cause i couldnt walk my feet hurt so bad and my knees also my shoulders so they put me on zokor and i was fine
i use the denture creams you talk about and im worried that these products also might have helped in the condition i was in with walking.. and i also started not using these creams you talked about.. around the same time…
Comment by susan on 20 August 2010:
My doctor had me go for nerve test because of the numbing in my fingers, my elbows my nieck. My doctor even thought i did thrush, do to the use of superpoligrip. I also woujd have trouble with my voice and my throut.
Comment by linda on 21 August 2010:
I have experienced what others have posted. I am currently on 4th denture + still have excrutiating pain. I am taking neurontin but it doesn’t help. AT times I have suicidal thoughts because pain is so unrelenting.
Every
aspect of my life is affected. This has been going on for 6 yrs + 4 dentists 2 of whom are specialsts. Does anyone out there know how to treat this.Thanks FDA you are doing a great job for the american public.
Comment by Christine on 23 August 2010:
I have been using polygrip for at least alil over 20 years now ~!I always wandered if it was safe or not ~!In fact I have stated to my Daughter & Sister that this can not be good for you as it is an adhesive like glue you know & when you eat or drink hot food or drinks it melts & obviously we ar digesting this ~!Well I have had joint pain for years always blamed it on the Weather & Arthritis But in the past couple of days I have had a tingling feeling in My left hand baby finger & wedding Band Finger as well as yesterday while i was cooking supper for my family the tingling feeling was travelling in my body ~!I have also lately for like months now waking up with my feet feeling dry & burning feeling Have to wake up several times a night I awaken to massage my feet with Hand cream to cool them ~!Recently I’m awakeining with extremely sore feet like i have been standing on a Bird Perch all night long or like i have curled my feet up all night long~!Which is unusual after a Full nights sleep| I do spend long hours on my feet but generally after Bed rest they are ok Great in Morning ~!
Also My nervous system has been off alot recently like I can not relax at all somedays |!Which is unusual as I am on Valium -Diazepam 5mg usually only require 1/2 a day…But recently i have had to take more …I was blaming this on Menopause but Just lastnight I seen an advertisement on Polygrip So I`m going to have my Doctor check me for zinc poisoning But where in Canada would I start if this is the case I live in Cambridge Ontario which is close to Kitchener,Ontario I|!Is there a Law office here or toronto area dealing with this Matter that you know of ..
Comment by Cheryl on 23 August 2010:
I’ve had partials since the late nineties and I have had to use Polident or Fixadent to keep them in place. Otherwise they will fall out or not stay in place for me to eat, talk or do anything. When I use the Fixodent it makes me sick to my stomach. Sometimes I literally need to take my partials out and pull off all the excess of Fixodent, rinse them off and hope they stay in place long enough for me to get home and take them out. I have several symptoms that are listed also. I started getting neuropathy and really didn’t know the reason why. All I know is that the pain is something I’ve never experienced before and it is awful. I take pain medications and Neurontin. Still the pain is there. Not to mention the burning, tingling in my feet and hands. I also experience, a lot of pain, migraines, depression, irritability, much noticed weakness in my legs, poor circulation, poor concentration. I knew something wasn’t right with these denture adhesives when they started making me sick to my stomach to the point of having to take my teeth out and rinse my mouth and my partials. Also, the last time I had an endoscopy done I had 16 polyps in my stomach. I wonder if there’s any connection with that. All I know is that denture,partial labs need to come up with a better material to make our appliances with so we don’t have to use this toxic material to keep our teeth in our mouths. We shouldn’t have to suffer from all of these side effects.
Comment by Tonda on 27 August 2010:
I have been using a denture adhesive cream for 8 years. I have always wondered what the stuff was made of. But as we all know, No ingredients are listed. For the past 4 years, I have been experiencing all kinds of aches and pains to the point of not being able to walk into the Worldwide store and purchace their storebrand Denture cream. How ironic!!!!!!! Maybe after I get tested for zinc poisining, I’ll have some answers.
Comment by Nancy on 28 August 2010:
I have been out of work for 3 months now and have lost my job
and stil the Dr. cant find out where the pain is comming from
Comment by Linda on 28 August 2010:
I have used Fixadent and/ or Polygrip since 1979 when I received my full set of dentures. I believe it was 1981 I was diagnoised with M.S. I have been taking an Avonex injection since November of 1997. Now I wonder seens how all the sympons are the same that mayby they will find out I don’t have M.S. and I won’t have to take these injections any more Hopefully they have a cure for Zinc poiisning.
Comment by Betty on 29 August 2010:
I consider myself lucky that I discovered the facts about zinc in Fixodent and Polygrip. First I couldnt stand the taste of water- it had a metallic taste. When I was shopping for an adhesive I ran across Polygrip that said “zinc free formula” . So I started researching and found the shocking truth of zinc poisoning. I called Polident customer line only to find that they have a zinc free product, but ARE NOT TAKING THE REST OFF THE SHELF !! So buyer beware!! I also found a brand called EFFERGRIP (by Johnson and Johnson ) in an IGA grocery which is Zinc free.
After only about 7 months on adhesives, I was already experiencing numbness in the feet and hands , and was already feeling unsteady on my feet. and having backaches.. Within a week of discontiuing Fixodent , I was already feeling more like my old self, except for a few numb fingertips. They say the damage is irreversible. I wonder how many people out there are invalids because of denture cream ?? The doctors and dentists aren’t even aware the problem is out there. I was going to a chiropractor and gave him the info.
I am telling everyone I know of the danger of dental adhesives.
Comment by Denise on 29 August 2010:
I HAVE SEVERE NEUROPTHY IN MY FEET NUMBNESS ALSO PAIN AND SHARP STABBING PAINS IN MY LEGS AND SHOULDERS ,ARMS ANDHANDS, IT HAS ALSO GONE INTO THE TOPS OF MY FEET.MY EYES HAVE GOTTEN SO BAD AND BLURRY MY SON HAS TO DRIVE ME MOST PLACES.I HAVE SPELLS OF THROWING UP A LOT AT NIGHT,I HAVE PAIN IN MY STOMACH,BUT WITHIN THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS IVE STARTED TO HAVE REALLY BAD HEADACHES.I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DIABETES AND FIBORMYALGA AND RA, BUT I DONT THINK ANY OF THIS WILL MAKE YOU FEEL AS BAD AS I DO.SOME DAYS I CANT EVEN GET OUT OF BED.I HAVE NO ENERGY,I STAY DIZZY ANDFATIGUED ALL THE TIME,I AM ON DISABILITY NOW, I HAVE WORKED ALL MY LIFE UNTILL 5 YEARS AGO WHEN ALL THIS GOT SO BAD,
Comment by Denise on 29 August 2010:
I HAVE SEVERE NEUROPTHY IN MY FEET NUMBNESS ALSO PAIN AND SHARP STABBING PAINS IN MY LEGS AND SHOULDERS ,ARMS ANDHANDS, IT HAS ALSO GONE INTO THE TOPS OF MY FEET.MY EYES HAVE GOTTEN SO BAD AND BLURRY MY SON HAS TO DRIVE ME MOST PLACES.I HAVE SPELLS OF THROWING UP A LOT AT NIGHT,I HAVE PAIN IN MY STOMACH,BUT WITHIN THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS IVE STARTED TO HAVE REALLY BAD HEADACHES.I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DIABETES AND FIBORMYALGA AND RA, BUT I DONT THINK ANY OF THIS WILL MAKE YOU FEEL AS BAD AS I DO.SOME DAYS I CANT EVEN GET OUT OF BED.I HAVE NO ENERGY,I STAY DIZZY ANDFATIGUED ALL THE TIME,I AM ON DISABILITY NOW, I HAVE WORKED ALL MY LIFE UNTILL 5 YEARS AGO WHEN ALL THIS GOT SO BAD,IM 55 YRS OLD, I HAVE BEEN USING FIXADENT 12 YEARS.THE ONLY THING THAT HELPS CONTROL MY SUGAR IS VINAGER AND WATER ALONG WITH MEDICATION,I READ THAT THIS STUFF CAN EFFECT YOUR SUGAR LEVELS,WHAT EVER IS GOING ON IT IS EFFECTING MY MEMORY ALSO.