Question 1

if i drink sulfur water, will i get sick?

Accepted Answer

No: Small amounts are safe.

Question 2

would a brita filter out the sulfur in water?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Reviewed Zerowater filter with Brita filter.  No listing for sulfur in water in either.  Hydrogen sulfide smell or like rotten eggs can be due to contamination in the well.  Seek a water treatment professional or well water testing facility to ask about chlorine correct of the well.
Dont want coliform contamination.  Hope this is useful.

Question 3

i am being put on lasik for water pills, is there sulfur in it? need to no,

Accepted Answer

Yes a form of Sulfa: Lasix (furosemide) does have sulfa in it but it is a form of sulfa often tolerated by those with sulfa allergy.
Sulfa medications fall into two major chemical formats and one form is much less allergenic. As opposed to sulfa antibiotics which many are allergic to, this other form includes lasix, thiazide, migraine medication imitrex, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory celebrex, (celecoxib) and diabetes: diabeta.

Question 4

for the past 2 months my urine has a very strong scent of sulfur/ rotten eggs. im a 45 year old female in a 7 year same sex relationship. im starting to get worried, because it started out of nowhere with no diet change and i consume enough water?

Accepted Answer

: I've never found  pathology in patients whose urine smells like sulfur. Other than checking for a bladder infection, dietary factors, certain medications or supplements being taken and not taking in enough daily fluids, I had no further advice for them. Would a urologist have more advice for you?

Question 5

my urine has been smelling very strong and like sulfur lately. i drink approx. 200 oz. of water a day but work outside on my feet in the heat. ???

Accepted Answer

Urine odor: Urine odor is usually due to something you have had to eat.  For instance many people right after the have asparagus have a strong odor to their urine.

Question 6

i am breaking out in hives and blister like bumps after showering. there is sulfur in the water. i am allergic to sulfa meds. it does me the same way.

Accepted Answer

Sulfur allergy: I am breaking out in hives and blister like bumps after showering. There is sulfur in the water. I am allergic to sulfa meds. It does me the same way. ANS: not certain what the question is here. It is unlikely that allergy to sulfur containing meds is the same as sulfur in water. 
But check with the local health and water authorities for more information. Let us know what you learn.

Question 7

my pee has been smelling like sulfur, i got blood work done and my thyroid level was super high. i drink plenty of water my urine is almost clear. sometimes the smell will go away, but come back?

Accepted Answer

: In generally healthy people without kidney disease, urine odor depends almost entirely on foods and fluids consumed.

Question 8

what is the next for scabies when ivermectin, permethrin, sulfur lotion, benzyl benzoate don't work? 8 years now. bugs still create tunnels. borax, water & peroxide solution helps to sleep. i use sanding sponge in bath to sand tunnels like dirt?

Accepted Answer

: 8 years is a long time to have scabies. Best to see a certified Dermatologist &amp; have a new Baseline Assessment of the rash/lesions on the skin. Then follow the instructions as completely as possible including washing &amp;decontaminating - clothing, beddings, towels, scarfs, hats, shoes and all potential hiding places for mites &amp; bugs. Also have Family/Friends/Personal contact intimates cleanse simila

Question 9

does water and lemon in the morning effects health on bad way ???!

Accepted Answer

No. That's fine.: Drinking water is fine.  Adding some lemon for flavoring is fine.  However, adding too much lemon can lead to sour stomach symptoms, especially in people who already have some stomach reflux or acidity problems.

Question 10

what are the health effects of air pollution and water pollution on children?

Accepted Answer

Research ongoing: there have been any studies over the past decade looking at effects of pollution on children. Some studies have looked at associations between pollution exposure in-utero and after birth with asthma, development, school performance, as well as many others. While nothing is 100% certain, it is better to have less exposure to pollution than more exposure.

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If i drink sulfur water, will i get sick?

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Would a brita filter out the sulfur in water?

A member asked:

I am being put on lasik for water pills, is there sulfur in it? need to no,

A member asked:

For the past 2 months my urine has a very strong scent of sulfur/ rotten eggs. im a 45 year old female in a 7 year same sex relationship. im starting to get worried, because it started out of nowhere with no diet change and i consume enough water?

A member asked:

My urine has been smelling very strong and like sulfur lately. i drink approx. 200 oz. of water a day but work outside on my feet in the heat. ???

A member asked:

I am breaking out in hives and blister like bumps after showering. there is sulfur in the water. i am allergic to sulfa meds. it does me the same way.

A member asked:

My pee has been smelling like sulfur, i got blood work done and my thyroid level was super high. i drink plenty of water my urine is almost clear. sometimes the smell will go away, but come back?

A member asked:

What is the next for scabies when ivermectin, permethrin, sulfur lotion, benzyl benzoate don't work? 8 years now. bugs still create tunnels. borax, water & peroxide solution helps to sleep. i use sanding sponge in bath to sand tunnels like dirt?

A member asked:

Does water and lemon in the morning effects health on bad way ???!

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What are the health effects of air pollution and water pollution on children?

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