An LLMD I spoke to said that he has seen quite a few people with excessively high mercury levels due to amalgam fillings.

He went on to say that while it's important for everyone, it is especially important for Lyme patients to be aware of mercury poisoning and its effects, as it can hamper recovery if the body is being affected by this and also because some Lyme patients have hightened chemical sensitivities.

Aside from having your fillings changed, I read that they also do something called chelation therapy.

Does anyone have any experience with this? What is chlelation therapy?

You might want to reconsider having your fillings removed. My LLMD told me that it will just release the mercury into my body. He has me on NAC and MedCaps, both made by Xymogen (non-prescription). Once I'm feeling better (my adrenal glands are shot) he's going to put me on chelation therapy. You should be able to find a doctor who knows what that is. It's just capsules, and there are no bad side effects. I also think you can't take your Lyme meds while doing the therapy because the chelation will prevent absorbtion.

Hope that helps you.

My doctor's website: www.neuraltherapy.com/articles

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SYMPTOMS OF CHRONIC MERCURY TOXICITY:

Central Nervous System

Irritability
Anxiety/nervousness, often with difficulty breathing
Restlessness
Exaggerated response to stimulation
Fearfulness
Emotional instability
Lack of self control
Fits of anger, with violet irrational behaviour
Loss of self confidentce
Indecision
Shyness or timidity, being easily embarrassed
Loss of memory
Inability to concentrate
Lethargy/drowsiness
Insomnia
Mental depression, despondency
Withdrawal
Suicidal tendencies
Manic depression
Numbness and tingling of hands, feet, fingers, toes or lips
Muscle weakness progressing to paralysis
Ataxia
Tremors/trembling of hands, feet lips, eyelids or tongue
Incoordination
Myoneural transmission failure resembling Myasthenia Gravis
Motor neuron disease (ALS)
Multiple sclerosis

Head, Neck, Oral Cavity Disorders

Bleeding gums
Alveolar bone loss
Loosening of teeth
Excessive salivation
Foul breath
Metallic taste
Burning sensation with tingling of lips, face
Tissue pigmentation (amalgam tattoo of gums)
Leukoplakia
Stomatitis
Ulceration of Gingiva, palate, tongue,
Dizziness/acute, chronic vertigo
Ringing in the ears
Hearing difficulties
Speech and visual impairment
Glaucoma
Restricted, dim vision

Gastrointestinal Effects

Food sensitivities, especially to milk and eggs
Abdominal cramps, colitis, diverticulitis or other GI complaints
Chronic diarrhea/constipation

Cardiovascular effects

Abnormal heart rhythm
Characteristic findings on EKG
Abnormal changes in the S-T segment and/or lower
Broadened P wave
Unexplained elevated cholesterol
Abnormal blood pressure, either high or low

Immunologic

Repeated infections
Viral and fungal
Mycobacterial
Candida and other yeast infections
Cancer
Autoimmune disorders
Arthritis
Lupus eryth
Multiple sclerosis
Scleroderma
Amyolateral sclerosis (ALS)
Hypothyroidism

Systemic Effects

Chronic headaches
Allergies
Severe dermatitis
Unexplained reacxtivity
Thyroid disturbance
Subnormal body temperature
Cold, clammy skin, especiall hands and feet
Excessive perspiration w/frequent night sweats
Unexplained sensory symptoms, including pain
Unexplained numbness or burning sensations
Unexplained anemia
G-6-PD deficiency
Chronic kidney disease
Nephrotic syndrome
Receiving renal dialysis
Kidney infection
Adrenal disease
General fatigue
Loss of appetite with or without weight loss
Loss of weight
hypoglycemia

Thanks for the input.

I will definitely do some more reading on this. Honestly, will the exhaustive (not to mention exhausting) research into medical conditions never end!

So many of the mercury symptoms sound like Lyme symptoms. I wondered about removal releasing more toxins then if they're left alone, will read more about that. Also wondered about doing all this during Lyme treatment. Good to know that about the medications.

Thanks for the extensive info.

Wow, this mercury business is rather scary.

I thought I just took a simple blood test, got a yes or no answer, then just had my fillings changed.

I didn't know about all that!

And having the blasted Lyme too, how can you get rid of the mercury without causing a relapse? And yet if it's that dangerous, the mercury has to go.