Re: Headaches due to DMSA 25mg?

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> My husband has been chelating with DMSA. The previous 3 rounds have

> been at 25 mg every 4 hours for the complete 3 days. We started the

> entire chelation process gradually - 6.25mg for two rounds, followed

> by 12.5mg for two rounds, and then the three rounds of 25mg each. He

> had no problem with the first round of 25 mg.

>

> But for the last two rounds he complained after the 5th or 6th dose

> that he had a headache that seemed to initially start between the

eyes

> and then a few hours later also feel it in the middle top part of

the

> head. We thought maybe he was hungry, and it seemed to go away after

> taking a snack, but it came back again. So the suspicion was

> redistribution problems. I almost decided to stop the round, but

> decided to continue with one more dose to see if it got worse - it

did

> not, and actually went away after the 2nd night of the round. So we

> managed to finish the entire round without further problems.

The only

> other glitch was, when we went out to dinner and he could not resist

> eating ice cream. On the way back I sensed (and he confirmed) that

he

> felt on edge.

TK--- sugar and dairy which can both cause problems.

>

> He has had frequent sinus issues a year back, which improved with

> supplements and diet control.

>

> Is this how redistribution reactions are? Should one continue the

> doses to finish the round?

He has been eating gluten and sugary baked

> goods - maybe 2 to 3 times a day - could that be the problem?

TK--- Yes .... These are not healthy, mess up insulin levels which

can cause headaches, gluten is a problem for many, and they will feed

gi pathogens like yeast which cause side effects like

redistribution. Cut them out of the diet.

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> Sorry this was so long. Just want to figure out whether we need to

> take a break from a few rounds or not, or cut back on the dosage

etc.

> We almost began ALA this last week (at 6.25) but decided to wait one

> more weekend. Just as well!

TK-- suggestion - do a few more rounds without the dairy ice cream,

sugar and bakery goods first to see hwo they go. Going slower to

prevent problem is best.

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> Thanks

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