Scott,

My doctor also hesitated to advise getting my amalgams removed because for some people, they get worse as a result. I think that if you go to a dentist that takes the proper precautions, you don't have to worry a lot. But, it does release mercury into your system in the process, but as long as you have a doctor guiding you in the process, you should be fine. My doctor had me work my way up to 8 caps of chlorella for 2-3 weeks prior to the removal, high doses of vit c for a few days following the removal, along with continuing the chlorella for a while.

My doctor personally felt that it was ok to chelate without removing the amalgams...but I didn't agree, so he guided me through the process of getting them removed. First of all, if the source is still there, as the others said, it's impossible to really get rid of the mercury. Also, every piece of literature I have read on chelation warn not to do it without first removing your amalgams. Some people feel that chelating can pull more mercury from your fillings and into your body. If you're up in the air about it, do some readings from well-known researchers and doctors who are experienced with mercury and chelation.

If your doctor is anything like mine, he will understand whatever decision you make and help guide you through it.

I ended up getting my amalgams removed this summer, with a holistic dentist, and it worked out fine for me. I didn't get any better, but I didn't get any worse. Which was fine with me. I will probably start chelation in a few months after I strengthen some other systems in my body (adrenal, thryoid, hormones).

Good luck with the decision.

~Tia