Epoxy Resins

A patient who made prosthetic limbs had myoclonic seizures which were triggered by flashing lights and loud sounds. The seizures were originally treated with valaproic acid but she has been seizure free for more than two years off medication. Her independence and performance as mother and swimming instructor seemed impossible shortly after exposure. In 1988 she had severe impairment of balance, very poor verbal and visual recall though she scored well on mental ability tests, block design and Culture Fair, and perceptual motor function was not slowed. Moods states (POMS score) showed high anger and depression. In January 1997 she was exposed to Clearseal (a polyurethane product) being applied to the deck of an indoor swimming pool and had multiple symptoms with extreme fatigue and intense reactions to many chemicals. During three weeks she regained her previous well being. Subsequently reaction time, visual fields, Culture Fair, vocabulary and sway speed with eyes open were within predicted levels. Only sway with eyes closed was abnormal.