Hair test just posted, comments invited

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Hi All,

I discovered this wonderful group several months ago, by way of AMC.

I was reading AI at the time, then bought HTI, and had this test done

in January. It appears to meet 2 counting rules.

http://www.livingnetwork.co.za/files/hairtest_163pdf

I'm 58 and was diagnosed with MS just a year ago, after an attack of

stabbing pains in my arm. MRI and lumbar puncture were done to

confirm the diagnosis. A year earlier I was diagnosed with peripheral

neuropathy, with somewhat numb-like paresthesias on the bottoms of my

feet. That had started just after surgery to remove an ovary with a

rather large cyst, which in turn had followed a long period of

extremely heavy menstrual bleeding.

At present I still have the paresthesias in my feet, and similar

sensations in my hands have been added, along with (since last

summer) balance problems and " rubbery legs. " Other symptoms include

tinnitus, low body temp, brittle thinning hair, short-term memory

problems, difficulty concentrating, etc. I took Rebif injections for

7 months ending in January.

I'm in Seattle, so have been to see , who recommended

kelp for mild hypothyroid, in addition to the usual supplements Andy

recommends in AI. I'm also in the midst of having my remaining 7

mercury fillings (plus one metal crown) removed, and hope to be done

with this by the end of June, then start chelating with the proper

protocol.

The previous several years I had been feeling generally unwell,

especially with digestive problems and low energy. I had read a lot

(of course!) and tried many supplements, including, at various times

alpha lipoic acid, chlorella, and cilantro. I didn't even know I was

mercury toxic, but had read how great these were supposed to be for

everybody! So now of course I wonder if their use could have made me

more mercury toxic than I already was.

I'm also trying the BBD (best bet diet for MS), though I haven't yet

totally avoided all the forbidden foods, but I'm getting there.

(, I'm glad you said it helped your walking issues----it gives

me hope!)

Anyway, I've been spending a great deal of time reading the posts

here and the archives, and learn more every day. Of course I forget

it right away!<g> There are so many knowledgeable and helpful people

here, I'm just very impressed, and feel lucky to have found this

place.

Thanks,

Alice