Guest guest Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 Hi Pam, I have tried, and am currently on several natural type adrenal support supplements, including an adrenal glandular (for several years), and more recently trials with Seriphos, licorice root extract, and several others. I have not tried hydrocortisone, although my mother has offered to send me some of her prednisone for a trial to see if there is any boost or discernable difference in my situation. I may take her up on her offer if I don't get any relief soon. I have been diagnosed hypothyroid since '98, and have been on meds since - currently, 1 grain Bio-Throid (like Armour) twice/day, and 5 mcg Cytomel with my morning thyroid meds. Mt latest thyroid tests show T3 in mid-range, and T4 low normal (a result of T3 supplementation my doc says, but it has never been high). My TSH is WNL also. Thanks for asking. Any thoughts are appreciated. Donna in NC Re: amalgams/chelation > > I tend to think it is adrenal related. > > Hi Donna > > Have you tried anything for the adrenals at all, low dose > hydrocortisone or adrenal glandulars to see if it helps? > > Have you had your thyroid function checked and were your results in > the high range rather than the low range (T3 and T4)? > > Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 Don, I have not had an ASI. Do I need a prescription for one? I hear it mentioned alot, but don't remember which lab. Yes, I do have low blood pressure - very low. I don't want to use hydrocortisone either. I'm considering a week long trial just to see if there are any noticeable differences, then perhaps I can get one of my doctors to listen to me. In the meantime I am having to self-diagnose as best I can. Mercury is definitely a problem, and makes it difficult to tell what is what. Donna in NC Re: amalgams/chelation > Hi Donna, > > Have you had an Adrenal Stress Index (ASI) test? Also, do you experience low blood pressure? > > I'm taking glandulars too, but so far they haven't helped my low BP. My local doc is talking about hydrocortisone too, depending on the results of the ASI. However, in his book " Chronic Fatigue Unmasked 2000, " Dr. Poesnecker warns against the use of hydrocortisone, instead recommending ACE. He thinks it is far to strong and his arguments make sense. So, I contacted him and will soon begin > treatment with him. > > BTW, I had a ton of mercury in my mouth too. All of it was removed, but not safely. > > - don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Oh no, this is a question and answer forum that I pasted from a question and answer forum by Andy Cutler and Amy Holmes.I was supplying information to another member who started chelation while she still had a amalgam filling. Jada <paxlforme@...> wrote: For whomever had the question about a child with one filling that you could not get replaced... Have you seen a holistic dentist? Usually a mercury conscious dentist will replace it at your request because they know the hazards of it. Is is baby tooth? What we did: As her baby teeth with amalgam became loose, we went to the dentist saying it was hurting a lot and she could not chew, and it was taking forever to come out.....so he numbed it and pulled it for us. The adult molar with one amalgam: We went through three dentist until we found one that would take it out. I told him she didn't like the look of it and wanted a white filling. I went through quite a few dentists until I found one who would do what I wanted...and why not? I AM PAYING them... > > This is what Andy has to say about chelating with amalgams,basically that it is unsafe with amalgams and for 3 months after removal of amalgams.This is what I was referencing in an earlier post. > How long to wait after amalgam replacement before chelating: > for DMSA: at least 4 days > for ALA: at least 3 months. ALA has specific risks because it crosses the blood-brain-barrier. It is riskier if used soon after mercury exposure (such as soon after amalgam > > Q: My child has only one amalgam filling, and I can't seem to find a dentist who will agree to replace it. Can't I go ahead and chelate? Absolutely not. You cannot start chelation if there are any silver amalgam fillings present. The chelator will remove mercury from the filling and deposit it in your child's body, making him even more toxic. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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