Re: Question about using DMSA after ALA-only protocol

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> Hi everyone,

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> I have a question about adding DMSA to my chelation schedule, after

> about 20 rounds of ALA only. Based on the logic of Andy's suggested

> DMSA/DMPS-then-ALA sequence, I did not think there would be any

issues

> with adding the DMSA 1+year later on (long after the fast pools have

> been addressed), but I had some problems with my first round of

DMSA/ALA.

TK--- 1 year - 2 years it can still cause problems.

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> I used DMSA (25 mg) in conjunction with ALA (50 mg). I realize that

> maybe I should've started with 12.5 mgs of DMSA, but I figured that

> since I have been easily tolerating 50mg of ALA, that 25mg of DMSA

> would be ok. Since that round, I've noticed many redistribution

> symptoms (which I've never experienced before after the ALA rounds).

> Is this because of the DMSA, and if so, is it because my starting

dose

> was too high?

TK--- ALA is the chealtor of choice and what is going to get you

well. If you can use it alone you do not need either of the other two

especially if you can use 50mg without problems, just keep going with

the ala.

Some people just do not tollerate either DMSA or DMPS.

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> I'm pretty much just past the 1-year anniversary of my amalgam

> removal, so could the redistribution symptoms be coincidentally

> related to a dumping phase?

Since doing some ALA-only rounds, I've

> been able to clear up most of the symptoms, but I'm hesitant to try

> the DMSA again.

TK--- stick with the ala as it is what is necessary to get you well.

Any insight would be much appreciated.

>

> Thanks,

> Jo

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