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Anyone Get Tested For Mercury?

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jasonD2 Experienced
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my doc wants me to do a heavy metal screen but im concerned about potential adverse reactions to the chelating agents...i have to take DMSA and lipoic acid. can these compounds cause any strange or harmful side effects?

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I would get the test done first and then if it is positive ask folks what methods they used to bring those levels down.

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I mean I was concerned about taking them just for the test

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I mean I was concerned about taking them just for the test

Your testing does not have to start with the chelation process, hair, blood and urine can be tested first and then if it is suspected that you need them they can go on to doing tests using chelation.

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What has you concerned about heavy metal poisoning? Just having a few fillings in your mouth is not a reason to suspect this IMHO.

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