I have been getting silver fillings since I was little. Never noticed any real problems.I have been constipated my whole life and always had stomach aches. Untill teenage years started getting dizzy all the time, found out I have bad TMJ. And always felt suicidal.Started having kids then problems started up with o.b. problems and bad stomach problems, had a few laproscopic surgeries to find problem,the only thing they found was scar tissue which they took out. Kept getting worse so went to a different dr. after 5 years pre cancer uterous cells ,the new dr. gave me a hysterectomy and found 4 cysts on 1 overy that was the size of a goose's eggs- he took that out. Well fast forward to kids teenagers now. I have been in 3 car accidents, 2 shoulder surgerys on 1 arm, and 2 cysts surgurys on one ear. I started out at 135 pounds. Then after last wreck got up to 142 pds by the time they beleived I was really hurt (1 year later) and went in and put yes more metal in. They took out hip bone taken out and fused into spine and 4 titanium rods, a bracket, and 4 screws. I got up to 168pds after 6 months,no one knew why.well after 6 months was feeling better thought I could paint the ceilings, ever heard that what goes up must come down? Back to surgery- took out all metal (another year later) So for about 5 years they had me on loratab, oxicodone, norontine(seasure meds), arthritis meds, anti-inflamatories, anti-depressents,muscle relaxers, you name it. Well starting 2 years ago started having bad chest pains, ended up going to e.r about twice a month for about 6 months thinking I was having a heart attack. Finally I said stop the bus I want off. I stopped all meds- even hormones. against every drs. advise.Oh god thank you the chest pain stopped! But heres where it all goes down hill... Maybe this stuff has been going on for awhile and did'nt know it because the drugs? So since then Had diarrhea for 3-4 months, finally regular now. But now I weigh 127. Have a hard time eating I get so sick, have terrible stomach pain, periphial nuropathy, restless leggs, had that metal taste in my mouth for most of the year but now its gone, but the worst is you say brain fog? this is beyond that. I am fine in the morning but as the day goes on and the more I eat, I have to go lay in bed away from everyone cause I can't figure out whats even going on or what everyones talking about. Ive even driven the wrong way on one way streets a few time. But I get this depression like I can't live like this I need to die. But then in the morning I wake up with such bad anxiety attacks I am scared Im going to die. Im not sure if Im coming or going? Been to every specalist in town, even gone to mayo clinc, everyone says your tramatic childhood is screwing up your body, thats all thats wrong with you. So I have been going to a counselor for 5 months, mentally feeling better but guess what it has not fixed any physical problems. Gave up on drs. have gone to 4 different naturalpaths. One says I felt better after I did eat right for my blood type- thats what you need. Another said parasites take these- took them $600, knew I was going to die.never been so sick in my life, another one said depression, and one said he had his fillings out and was all better. I know this is so long but it seems like everyones own problem just happens to be what is wrong with you. Finally found physician that tested me for IGg food allergies, allergic to alot of foods, been on that diet for over a month still not feeling better. I am also chemical sensitive bad. cant stand any smell. but I do not have a problem with too much saliva. had a hair test a year ago it did not show any mercury, just way too much copper. my toungue is coated, and now they say I have fibromyalsia. Does this sound like a far reach looking a mercury? HELP PLEASE
thank you carey oh I forgot I bruise very easy and have alot of headaches.

Hello Alone_In_Idaho. Welcome to our forum.

I'm so sorry to hear about the many pains you have been through. I truly feel so bad for the suffering, both emotional and physical thay may very well have been unnecessary.

I think the first thing you need to know is that you are not alone. Many people have "mystery" illnesses, and I mean many, these days and are struggling to find out what is at the source. They go from doctor to doctor and take one drug after another.

In case you haven't see it, here is a link to my story. It was written before I realized the emotional effects that mercury had on me so there is little information about that in there. Nevertheless, there is a lot of info about the physical effects:

http://herballure.com/mms

Just about everything you mentioned in your post I've seen related to mercury toxicity in one way or another. From the coated tongue to feeling suicidal, these are symptoms I've had. They went away soon after I had my silver fillings removed in July of 2000. Now, I'm a new person and I don't feel suicidal anymore. Emotionally, I've never felt stronger, not even close.

I can relate to a lot of your story because I thought that a difficult childhood also was my problem, but come to find out, my ability to deal with those issues soared and not they are not issues at all. They were easily overcome after my amalgam removal.

Depression could be mercury because mercury interferes with T3 (thyroid hormone) production and blood sugar, not to mention ATP production, all of which can be related to depression.

Easy bruising can be related to lack of Vitamin C, which is blocked by mercury and can, therefore, cause easy bruising.

Mercury also causes poor short-term memory and is believed to be linked to Alzheimer's and other diseases that are often categorized as psycological.

Parasites and candida can also be facilitated by mercury. I had terrible candida issues until the day after the mercury was removed. The issues went away within 24 hours never to return.

I could go on and on but to be honest, I see that you have a number of symptoms that are associated with mercury toxicity. I normally recommend that those who are mercury toxic take Vitamin E with Selenium to protect the brain agains mercury-induced oxidative damage, and take Vitamin C to protect the body against the same.

Finally, for some relief of symptoms, I would take Algin, which absorbs mercury in the intestines to prevent reabsorption. Algin has been a great help to many on this forum.

In your case, you could take magnesium for constipation and headaches.

If you're interested and want to determine for yourself if mercury is causing these issues, I would seriously look into the best book I've found on the subject. Here's a link:
Amalgam Illness: Diagnosis and Treatment

I love this book and highly recommend it to anyone looking for answers about this very important subject.

There is more that can be done for your symptoms but I'll leave it there for now.

If I can help further, please feel free to post and I'll do whatever I can.

Hang in there and let us know what you decide to do.