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Topic: Heavy Metal Testing

nhlymeguy
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Member # 30783

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I hear so much about this...is there a blood test that test this?...and is it accurate?

Posts: 222 | From NH | Registered: Mar 2011 | IP: Logged |

Abxnomore
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 18936

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You use a chelating agent, usually DMSA, and collect your urine. Doctor's Data or Genova labs does the testing. Some people do hair tests, as well, from Doctor's data, I believe. Blood tests are used for Lead and Mercury poisoning, which is different.

Yes, it is realiable if done correctly and is an essential part of lyme treatment. If you have heavy metal toxicity, you will most likely never get rid of your lyme disease. If you have an LLMD who does not believe in this type of testing you need to find one that uses an integrative approach.

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