What is the correct amalgam removal schedule?

[Guest guest]

I have 12 mercury fillings in my mouth and have been sick for almost a

year. The naturopath diagnosed me with mercury poisoning after doing

the Mercury challenge test. My level was 82 when it should have been

less than 3.

My question is what is the recommended schedule for mercury removal?

My naturopath is suggesting that I wait six months after taking oral

EDTA etc (Essential Daily Defence formula) and then remove slowly

quadrant by quadrant as he suggests?

After reading Andy's book just recently I have realized that this plan

doesn't make any sense. So do I get them out all at once so I can

start chelating with DMSA or would this level of exposure be too much

of a shock? Please Help!

[Guest guest]

Well, I had 11 amalgams plus a crown (actually there were two crowns, one was

over amalgam and one was not; I'm counting the crown over amalgam as amalgam).

Mine were done by quadrants. There was 3-4 weeks between each quadrant. We

started in August (2005) and finished (the amalgams) in October. Then the

non-amalgam crown (over a broken front tooth) was done by itself. I noticed

some improvement after each quadrant was done. But then in October when all the

amalgam was out I was encouraged to take a homeopathic/chlorella detox solution

which really screwed me up big time. I only took it for 4 or 5 days, but the

damage was significant. It was like my health jumped off a cliff. And I had

already been disabled to begin with...

So. I think your naturopath's recommendation is pure horse shit. Don't take

the EDTA at all. Don't take ANY detox before the amalgams are out. Don't wait

six months before removing the amalgams - unless money or health dictate the

wait. DO start on Andy's supplement regimen as soon as you can.

And you absolutely must find a mercury-free/holistic/biological dentist to do

the revision work. I found mine by requesting the list of dentists from the

DAMS organization. If you are in New England, the Groton Dental Wellness Spa is

excellent. If your amalgams are more or less spaced out over your mouth, the

quadrant plan should be ok IF you have a good dentist.

After reading Andy's book you probably already know that the challenge test was

meaningless and potentially harmful. When I first joined this list and then got

the book I stalled and stalled before getting the hair test. I figured that I

already knew I was mercury poisoned so why did I need the test? Then I did it

and it provides so much information that I wished that I had done it sooner.

> I have 12 mercury fillings in my mouth and have been sick for

> almost a year. The naturopath diagnosed me with mercury poisoning

> after doing the Mercury challenge test. My level was 82 when it

> should have been less than 3.

>

> My question is what is the recommended schedule for mercury removal?

>

> My naturopath is suggesting that I wait six months after taking

> oral EDTA etc (Essential Daily Defence formula) and then remove

> slowly quadrant by quadrant as he suggests?

>

> After reading Andy's book just recently I have realized that this

> plan doesn't make any sense. So do I get them out all at once so I

> can start chelating with DMSA or would this level of exposure be

> too much of a shock? Please Help!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

I am no expert but I did my dental work first. I am glad I did. I did

a quadrant at a time spaced three months apart because my symptoms

flared so badly after each removal (and that is with following the

protocols!)

Supplements really helped me feel better during this time. I don't

think any doctor ND or otherwise really know much about mercury - they

haven't spent the time with the research etc. My ND had recommended

all sorts of things that are generally known to be less than helpful to

mercury toxic people.

My two cents.

[Guest guest]

>

> I have 12 mercury fillings in my mouth and have been sick for almost a

> year. The naturopath diagnosed me with mercury poisoning after doing

> the Mercury challenge test.

No more challenge tests - the dose of chelator used is way too high

and can lead to significant, sometimes permanent, worsening.

> My level was 82 when it should have been

> less than 3.

>

> My question is what is the recommended schedule for mercury removal?

>

Each person must decide how fast to remove amalgams depending on their

health circumstances. The more frail the person the slower the

removal process.

Most important is to find the proper dentist. Make sure that he/she

uses all the precautions to protect you from exposures. Find a

dentist who has years of experience placing composites and who has a

good track record (satisfied customers).

Vitamin C IV on the days of removal can be very beneficial.

It's a good idea to start on Andy's basic supplement list.

> My naturopath is suggesting that I wait six months after taking oral

> EDTA etc (Essential Daily Defence formula)

No EDTA. It makes mercury poisoned people worse.

> and then remove slowly

> quadrant by quadrant as he suggests?

>

Removing by quadrant often works well. That's what I did. I spaced

each quadrant by a month because I was anxious to get them all out.

> After reading Andy's book just recently I have realized that this plan

> doesn't make any sense.

>So do I get them out all at once

Getting them all out at once may be too much stress. I would consider

one quadrant at a time or slower.

J

so I can

> start chelating with DMSA or would this level of exposure be too much

> of a shock? Please Help!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

>

> I have 12 mercury fillings in my mouth and have been sick for almost a

> year. The naturopath diagnosed me with mercury poisoning after doing

> the Mercury challenge test.

No more challenge tests - the dose of chelator used is way too high

and can lead to significant, sometimes permanent, worsening.

> My level was 82 when it should have been

> less than 3.

>

> My question is what is the recommended schedule for mercury removal?

>

Each person must decide how fast to remove amalgams depending on their

health circumstances. The more frail the person the slower the

removal process.

Most important is to find the proper dentist. Make sure that he/she

uses all the precautions to protect you from exposures. Find a

dentist who has years of experience placing composites and who has a

good track record (satisfied customers).

Vitamin C IV on the days of removal can be very beneficial.

It's a good idea to start on Andy's basic supplement list.

> My naturopath is suggesting that I wait six months after taking oral

> EDTA etc (Essential Daily Defence formula)

No EDTA. It makes mercury poisoned people worse.

> and then remove slowly

> quadrant by quadrant as he suggests?

>

Removing by quadrant often works well. That's what I did. I spaced

each quadrant by a month because I was anxious to get them all out.

> After reading Andy's book just recently I have realized that this plan

> doesn't make any sense.

>So do I get them out all at once

Getting them all out at once may be too much stress. I would consider

one quadrant at a time or slower.

J

so I can

> start chelating with DMSA or would this level of exposure be too much

> of a shock? Please Help!

>

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