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Offline JulianCook

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One kidney and anti-perspirants
« on: December 14, 2014, 11:10:31 PM »
Hey folks!
My girlfriend was noticing on the Mitchum anti-perspirant label that persons with impaired kidney function shouldn't be using it. After a quick search of the internet, apparently there are some concerns about the safety of aluminum and one kidney.
Now I'm not sure if I should cut that out or not.
I'd appreciate any thoughts any of you might have on this issue.
Julian

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Re: One kidney and anti-perspirants
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2014, 09:25:12 AM »
As always, talk to your primary care physician. I'd call the nephrologist that evaluated you at the transplant center, too. I did, on just this topic. I was satisfied that the operative word was "function". My function continues just fine, so I don't worry about this. I think the stuff I'm using has a lighter load of aluminum than some, but I think there's some, not none in it. The manufacturers keep changing formulations available for purchase so it's a moving target. Best wishes.
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