Re: testing/chelation questions

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On Wed, 01 Aug 2001 00:44:46 -0500 & Mark

writes:

> I'm just curious about all the testing that I've heard mentioned on

> this list (heavy metals, allergies, urine peptides, etc.). Does

> everyone pretty much do these tests through their DAN! doctor, or do

> you initiate them on your own?

Through my DAN doctor, in Atlanta area. I had mentioned her name to

someone from Texas (sorry I forget to whom!) as possibly being able to do

phone consults, plus all the testing at the neighboring lab they go

through (Nubasx and Metametrix, in Norcross, GA) but asked them yesterday

more specifically, and at least one initial in-person visit is required.

Then the rest can be by phone/mail/fax.

So far, we've only done the food

> allergy testing and that was through our DAN! doctor.

Mine does everything from the heavy metals chelation/allergy

issues/supplements they sell there (probably more expensive that way, but

at least I don't have to " think " myself, and just get what they recommend

for supplements....all top quality stuff like Kirkman's, Thorne, etc.)

My doc recognized my urgency to get the maximum results fast (my son is 8

and 1/2) before I lose my window of opportunity. So we did about 4-5

weeks of " cleanup " ....(my wording, not theirs!).....parasites, bacteria,

yeast issues, started gfcf right away after allergy testing, and then

jumped right into chelating.

He wants to

> give us a chance to implement the diet before doing any more tests.

>

> Second question...assuming that my son has excessive heavy metals,

> what would you/have you done about amalgam fillings?

I've heard elsewhere, I think, that the gases when they are actually

filled are the worst part (ie, already a done deed) and that some can

still seep out through the gums into the bloodstream, but that this

should not be your very first priority to replace them (which can be

done). My son only has one filling, and I'll think about having it

replaced someday, but not right now!

I actually wonder about my husband, who has a MOUTHFUL of metal fillings

and is getting sick a lot, it seems. But we can't afford to do all this

testing on him, too! (not covered by insurance)

> OTOH

Ok, now what's THIS one????????????????????/

[Guest guest]

On Wed, 1 Aug 2001 10:48:53 EDT SCZMS@... writes:

> I keep reading such conflicting reports on chelation. Did anyone

> read the

> feat article written by that dentist?

No, but I'd be interested to, if you could send it to me privately, or

just a link.

Beth R.

efranucci1@...

[Guest guest]

Dr. Vogel, with Maureen Durkin working under him...she is actually the

DAN practitioner and autism specialist. Nubasx Nutritional Clinic (I

think that's the full name) in Norcross, GA, on Peachtree Industrial

(near Spalding Dr.) The lab next door is called Metametrix. They do all

the high-tech stuff that Great Plains Lab does.

On Wed, 1 Aug 2001 16:19:22 -0400 " "

writes:

> Who are you using in Atlanta???

>

[Guest guest]

..... Second question...assuming that my son has excessive heavy

metals, what would you/have you done about amalgam fillings? My son

has 2 fillings in baby teeth that won't fall out for at least 2

years. Has anyone been in this situation? If so, what did you do?

(FYI, he's Aspergers and not too difficult to deal with...yet, so

waiting until they fall out is definitely an option. But OTOH, why

wait if we know there's a problem.)....

Our DAN doctor was reluctant to start chelation until I made

arrangements to have the amalgams replaced. There is some data about

the continuing vaporization of mercury from amalgams.

I don't know if any reports support the concern that chelation pulls

mercury into the body, but I do know that I became ill during

chelation, then discovered a filling that had not been replaced.

Once it was out, the fluey-achiness vanished with the next round of

chelation.

My son (Aspergers, 10 yo) had his 2 fillings replaced at the start of

chelation and made quick progress, especially in terms of reduced

anxiety. Most of the cost was covered by our dental insurance.

Despite inital reluctance by our dentist, he was amazed at the rapid

changes in my kid's behavior and now asks me for articles on the

mercury amalgam issue.