Re: Progress report - positive news/ irregular periods post amalgam removal

[Guest guest]

The timing of this previous post is a little uncanny as I was just

now about to write a post on here about how my periods have become

noticeably more IRREGULAR during, and post, amalgam removal.

Prior to amalgam removal, my periods were somewhat/relatively

regular, as far as I could tell (probably not pinpoint-precise on

schedule, but more or less ok).

Then I started the process of amalgam removal in May (safe removal w/

holistic dentist) -- got 4 out in 3 days time, then took a break for

over a month, and then finished getting the other 4 out in early July.

Around that time (May or June), when half the amalgams had been

removed, I completely skipped a period, which *never* happens (so in

other words, didn't have a period for over 2 months, instead of the

usual 1 month). And since then, periods have been a week or week and

a half late.

Someone I know told me that shortly after she got her amalgams

removed, her periods became like clockwork (not sure how bad they

were before). She was a little surprised that the opposite effect

happened to me.

Does anyone have any thoughts as to what happened?

My theory was: b/c 4 amalgams were " suddenly " removed from my body

after 27 long years of being there, it threw my body into a state of

confusion/flux. Mostly celebratory (I definitely went through a

brief honeymoon period just 3 days after this happened -- even with

the other 4 amalgams still in place), but also confusion/things

getting wonky for a while.

Eg. another " bad " effect I got right after amalgam removal was that,

in a blood test done a few weeks later, my glucose (blood sugar) was

elevated above the normal reference range for the first time ever

(130, instead of the usual 85 - 99 or so). I believe (and am hoping)

this is just another example of my body being in a bit

of " shock " /confusion after the amalgam removal, and that things will

normalize again in short order.

Does my theory about the body getting confused/wonky right after

amalgam removal make sense to others? Have others experienced what I

did?

PS. Congrats, Katharine, on the improvement with your periods. I

know how heartening that must feel -- and it's encouraging news to

the rest of us too. I have also experienced some mild improvements

in the brief 2 weeks that I've now been chelating, and am hopeful

about what the future may bring.

Suzanne

>

> Often on these boards, people express frustration that there are not

> enough success stories posted. People chelate, get well, go on with

> their lives, and stop posting here. To this end, I would like to

> share some positive news with you. I'm, not sure how much

> consolation this story will bring to the male readers here

but.... ;-)

>

> I am a little over 1 post amalgam removal. I started with DMSA

about 6

> days after amalgam removal and added ALA after 3 months. I am now at

> 25mg DMSA and 50 mg ALA.

>

> I am 37 years old and have always had very irregular periods...and I

> mean irregular, with periods coming sometimes only every 3-6 months

or

> even less frequently. The only time my periods were regular was

while

> I was taking hormal contraceptives.

[Guest guest]

> Does anyone have any thoughts as to what happened?

Hi Suzanne

The one thing that ALL dental work does, and especially mercury removal, is

stress the adrenals.

Your adrenals produce female sex hormones and support the cycling process.

During stress you will shunt hormones towards the stress pathway and away

from the sex pathway.

Supporting your adrenals usually is the answer, and often pregenolone is the

key.

>

> Eg. another " bad " effect I got right after amalgam removal was that,

> in a blood test done a few weeks later, my glucose (blood sugar) was

> elevated above the normal reference range for the first time ever

> (130, instead of the usual 85 - 99 or so). I believe (and am hoping)

> this is just another example of my body being in a bit

> of " shock " /confusion after the amalgam removal, and that things will

> normalize again in short order.

Adrenals also play a role in glucose control - cortisol is a glucocorticoid.

Adrenals are so often the key.

Mercury has a particular affinity for messing with the adrenals.

DeanSA

[Guest guest]

Suzanne,

Unfortunately, I can't tell you whether or not your theory is correct

or exactly why this caused a change in your cycle. I've been tracking

my basal body temperatures for purposes of birth control for the last

year. I did 2 rounds of low dose DMSA before ovulation one cycle and

my ovulation was definitely delayed as shown by a late temperature rise.

My normal ovulation date is at about cycle day 16, but during

chelation it did not occur until cycle day 22. My own theory has to

do with the stress of chelation and it's overall impact on the cycle.

It is interesting that someone else has noted an impact on their

cycle. If you don't already, tracking your BBT is a great way to get

an idea of the stress your body is going through.

Good luck!

>

> The timing of this previous post is a little uncanny as I was just

> now about to write a post on here about how my periods have become

> noticeably more IRREGULAR during, and post, amalgam removal.

>

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[Guest guest]

I know for me it was having two root canals done at age 16

that made my cycle went out of wack.. SHortly after I lost my

period for a whole year.. It was at this time that my nervous

system started going into even more overdrive as well.. with

problems sitting still, anxiety etc... things that I later found

tied in with my high arsenic levels as well..

Nanci

[Guest guest]

My normal ovulation date is at about cycle day 16, but during

chelation it did not occur until cycle day 22.

------I find this fascinating. I check my BBT daily, as well. Too early in the

chelation

journey to notice a change, though ( only 1 two-day round, so far). Out of

curiosity, how

long was your luteal phase on that cycle? In other words, after you ovulated on

day 22,

how many more days before your period arrived? Was that cycle longer overall

than usual,

or did you make up for it with a shorter luteal phase?

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> > The timing of this previous post is a little uncanny as I was just

> > now about to write a post on here about how my periods have become

> > noticeably more IRREGULAR during, and post, amalgam removal.

> >

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