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Hello. I'm new to this group. Not really sure where to start.

I've been diagnosed with having heavy metal toxicity through a urine toxic metal

test. Mercury was off the chart, but I also have toxicity for arsenic, bismuth,

cadmium, lead, thallium, tin, tungsten, and creatinine.

I have significant health issues aside from heavy metal toxicity, such as

candidias, pituitary tumor, migraines, galactorrhhea, hypothyroid, allergies to

molds-grasses-trees-weeds-dusts-etc, unspecified d/o of adrenal gland disorder,

fibromyalgia, asthma, amenorrhea, endocrine disorder, hormone deficiencies,

bacterial imbalances in the GI tract, compromised immune system ...okay, I'm

tired. That's enough for now. There's too much there already.

The huge problem that even brought about the testing was the compromised immune

system and candidias. I have had the candidias since 1997 with no clearing up of

it. It's gotten worse rather than better. I've never been able to go off the

medication or diet without the candidias flaring up-getting worse. It is taking

me longer to recoup from illnesses such as the common cold. Even worse to recoup

from are things such as bronchitis or anything that requires an antibiotic.

Migraines are horrible even though I am not having them 24/7 anymore, but I'm on

a good dose of meds. However, I shouldn't be having them with what I'm on and so

it's at the best it can be.

I'm tired, though. I have to push to get through the days. At this point I have

seen a specialist and will be starting chelation as soon as the medication comes

in. I can't do the DMSA or the DMPS b/c it will be too taxing on my body. When I

did the provocative test over the course of three days I was deathly ill on the

medication and was thrown into a constant migraine. I remained very ill for two

weeks after. I wasn't even taking in the amount of medication that would be

given in one day on the protocol. So the doctor has decided on NDF. If I can

tolerate this, then this is what we'll try. I also have to see a specialist to

consult on amalgam removal. Since I have such chemical sensitivity, I'm told

that they will have to find a replacement material that I'm not allergic to.

They'll also have to build up my body to handle any removal and do this slowly

since my system is weak.

I'm being tested for food sensitivities to be sure I'm not eating anything on my

limited as is diet that would not be good for me.

I am fortunate in that I have a good team of doctors who work together and there

is a blend of eastern and western medicine. I see a chiropractor and massage

therapist weekly and an acupuncturist every three weeks. I have eleven doctors

all together-- one general practitioner and the rests are specialists.

Right now I do feel overwhelmed, though, with the thought of chelation. I guess

it's b/c I don't know what to expect. I have read some. To be honest, a lot of

what I read scares me. I've been through so much physically and yes, I have

tolerance, stamina, and conviction. But I've been taxed physically, emotionally,

spiritually these past two years trying to get the migraines under control. It's

been 12 years that I have had the candidias. My life is " doctor appointments "

and pills and a special diet and basically tolerating not feeling well on a

daily basis while working and trying to live a quality life. The thought of " one

more thing " is just mind boggling right now. I know I will handle it. I'll

adjust and make it fit. Emotionally right now I'm frazzled. I think I need time

to make sense of all this.

Thanks for listening,

Ali