I heard it turns it into methyl mercury which is more dangerous.
But I have tingling and nerve symptoms so I was told b12 would be good for that. So confusing!
Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :
That's a LOT!!!
I went into remission for 12 years after having mine removed and detoxing. I didn't get sick again until I got bitten again.
Posted by BackinStOlaf (Member # 23725) on :
I am in the process of getting started to get them removed. Hopefully it will help me
Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
BackinStolaf... I also am curious about the methyl murcury. I have 4 and was going to take care of them when I got back from vacation.
Posted by gwb (Member # 7273) on :
Why would taking vitamin B-12 be a problem with those of us with amalgams? ANy links for backing this up?
Gary
Posted by BackinStOlaf (Member # 23725) on :
Gary, I can't link you right now but you can google something like "vitamin b12 turning mercury into methyl mercury"
Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
Hi Gary, This is the first I have heared of a possible issue, so if you find any info please let me know.
I also take B-12 shots.
diane
Posted by hadlyme (Member # 6364) on :
Until my LLMD tells me not to take B12, I will keep taking it. I have many amalgam fillings and no problems.
And I would think that all the LLMD's out there and other GP's that are giving B12 shots in this world, would be saying to remove the amalgam before getting a shot.
Documented Info is needed. ) thanks!
Posted by steelbone (Member # 14014) on :
But there is documented info on how bad amalgams are....
Posted by TF (Member # 14183) on :
When my now famous lyme doc told me to take sublingal vitamin B12, he didn't ask if I had metal fillings first. I had some, by the way.
In fact, near the end of my treatment, I asked him if I would need to get my metal fillings out. He said that, since I was getting better, evidently in my case it was not necessary.
I brought up the subject, not him.
It is now over 5 years since I completed my lyme treatment and I am still symptom-free, enjoying my life.
So, doesn't seem like the B12 gave ME mercury poisoning.
Posted by gwb (Member # 7273) on :
Paul,
You are right about amalgams being bad, that's definitely been proven. The question is, is taking B-12 something we shouldn't be taking with amalgams in our mouths?
I haven't heard anything of this until today. Would like to know more about it if it's true.
Gary
Posted by Dawn in VA (Member # 9693) on :
METHYL B-12 (not other types) can cause the mercury in amalgams to move into CNS areas via attachment to the methyl group (not to the B-12).
There are differing opinions on this. I personally did/do not take it while getting them removed b/f of the extra possibility of mercury dust, etc. getting into my system during the drilling and what-not.
Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :
quote:Originally posted by BackinStOlaf: I am in the process of getting started to get them removed. Hopefully it will help me
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) thanks!