• JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works
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    2 months ago

    Would they not be able to go through metal detectors or get MRIs? And is lead poisoning not an issue? Maybe getting it out is more risky, but it seems like there’d be downsides.

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      2 months ago

      Iirc lead poisoning isn’t much of an issue because your body encapsulates it, preventing the body from absorbing it.

      Metal detectors are a non issue. My dad has several pieces of metal in his spine from surgeries. He occasionally sets off metal detectors, but it’s never been a huge issue with security. It’s more common than you think. People have metal plates, screws and general hardware put it surgically for a variety of reasons. It’s fairly common.