Re: need direction- after doc appt

[Guest guest]

I had a 2-hr visit with my ND yesterday & am now feeling more lost

than ever. Basically none of my existing treatments are working so

she thinks I should quit chelation & thyroid support (at least to see

how I react) In scanning AI again, I was reading about " old exposure " -

pg 64. I don't know if this presents different problems than someone

with amalagam illness, but I was a dental assistant many years ago so

maybe my disease is unrelated or different somehow and maybe I should

be looking elsewhere for other treatment options? If no real progress

is made with chelation is it possible that mercury isn't my problem?

I initially had the challenge test & had primarily a severe brain

reaction (crying, suicidal, tremendous head pressure)

It would take a book to write about my 16+ years of illness and all

that I have tried, but the frustrating part is that I really haven't

found any relief to date. Further testing would not be informative

because of the volume of supplements I am already on. My adrenal test

was conclusive, although everything I'm doing (HC, ACE, rest etc) is

not effective. I have very hypothyroid symptoms yet Armour & ST3 has

not helped so I'm wondering if it is primarily the adrenals instead

of thyroid? If so, what more can I do? I can detail everything I'm on

or have tried if need be - I do read the posts & try many things.

I understand the individuality of our illnesses and know that this

group is on the chelation path to wellness so there may be biases in

that direction. I was so sure that this was finally " it " in the

beginning, but now have some doubt for myself. Opinions as to whether

I should just hang in there just because of the possibility or accept

poor health as my path in life?

Joy

>

> I have reached my year marker and am evaluating progress or lack

> thereof. I realized in the beginning that I would be chelating for

a

> minimum of 2 years, but believed I would see some improvement after

a

> year on this protocol. I was able to talk to Dr Teitelbaum

personally

> this week & ask his opinion. He believes that metal toxicity is

only a

> piece of the puzzle and wants me to go to a CFS/Fibro clinic for

> further investigation. I'm becoming more skeptical all the time

with so

> many claims that this or that will be the cure. I've been ill for

16+

> years and my hope for ever attaining health is diminishing rapidly.

> Unfortunately like most of you, my resources are limited, so I

can't

> run off to Mayo Clinic (like outsiders are constantly suggesting).

I

> haven't gone into any details here, but how do I know if I'm on the

> right track? Shouldn't I be seeing some progress at this point?

> Joy

>

[Guest guest]

> >

> > I have reached my year marker and am evaluating progress or lack

> > thereof. I realized in the beginning that I would be chelating

for

> a

> > minimum of 2 years, but believed I would see some improvement

after

> a

> > year on this protocol. I was able to talk to Dr Teitelbaum

> personally

> > this week & ask his opinion. He believes that metal toxicity is

> only a

> > piece of the puzzle and wants me to go to a CFS/Fibro clinic for

> > further investigation. I'm becoming more skeptical all the time

> with so

> > many claims that this or that will be the cure. I've been ill for

> 16+

> > years and my hope for ever attaining health is diminishing

rapidly.

> > Unfortunately like most of you, my resources are limited, so I

> can't

> > run off to Mayo Clinic (like outsiders are constantly

suggesting).

> I

> > haven't gone into any details here, but how do I know if I'm on

the

> > right track? Shouldn't I be seeing some progress at this point?

> > Joy

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Joy,

Can you refer us to a post with what is happening to you.. and

or give us a report so that we can judge something you may be

missing .. WE would need to know details like how much

chelators you are using. the supplements you are taking,/have

tried, your symptoms you are worried about. WHat sort of tests

you have had..

I have posted on this forum before and sometimes somebody does

know exactly what to try next when I am stumped.. Rereading

Andys books again is also helpful....

Maybe start with the worst symptoms you have as it can mean

alot of writing to begin with.

How does this sound to you??

Nanci