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Actor Jeremy Piven is leaving the Broadway show Speed-the-Plow on his doctor's advice after being diagnosed with a high mercury count. Also known as mercury poisoning, a high mercury count can be caused by a number of factors, including the too frequent consumption of seafood, which is known to contain mercury. According to the Huffington Post, Piven's elevated mercury levels may be linked to his love of sushi, as well as his use of certain Chinese herbal supplements.Huffington Post: High Mercury Count: How It Happens (December 18)
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Fast Facts
- It was announced on December 18, 2008 that Jeremy Piven will leave his role as Bobby Gould in David Mamet's Broadway play Speed the PlowHuffington Post: High Mercury Count: How It Happens (December 18)
- Piven's publicist cites Piven's high mercury level as reason for leaving the showHuffington Post: High Mercury Count: How It Happens (December 18)
- Piven began his Broadway run in October 2008L.A. Times: Jeremy Piven abruptly leaves Broadway (December 18, 2008)
- Piven is best known for his role as Ari Gold in the HBO series EntourageL.A. Times: Jeremy Piven abruptly leaves Broadway (December 18, 2008)
- Piven had missed a Tuesday night performance and a Wednesday matineeL.A. Times: Jeremy Piven abruptly leaves Broadway (December 18, 2008)
- Speed-the-Plow also stars Raúl Esparza and Elisabeth MossL.A. Times: Jeremy Piven abruptly leaves Broadway (December 18, 2008)
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Mercury Poisoning Symptoms
- Mental disturbance
- Impaired peripheral vision
- Disturbing sensations
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Feeling of pins and needles
- Lack of coordination
- Trouble performing simple tasks
- Impaired speech
- Impaired hearing
- Trouble walking
- Muscle weakness
- Memory loss
- Mood swings
- Skin rashesHuffington Post: High Mercury Count: How It Happens (December 18)
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