Andrea,
You're very welcome. Sorry I didn't get back with your sooner. I didn't check back until now.

Re:
"Thanks for the reply anonymous regarding the DMSA. Were you at the point where you could not tolerate any vitamins? That is my issue."

I always could tolerate Allergy Research Group vitamins. I cannot tolerate any vitamins, even today, with soy in them. I'm very careful to look for hypoallergenic vitamins.


"How did you do after amalgam removal?"

The day after my amalgam removal I felt worse as I reacted to the numbing injections that the dentist had to use. Unfortuanately, as I'm sure you know, sometimes there is no getting around using things like this. When I had a tooth removed the dentist was so concerned that he called me that night to see if I was okay. On my next visit, two days later, he made me stay in his office until he felt I was safe to leave as I reacted so severely to the anesthesia. (The most caring dentist I have ever been to).


"Did your symptoms or sensitivities get worse right away? Or better? Or the same?"

My symptoms are very slowly improving. Last week I went shopping and ended up at a store that I love but that infuses the air with fragrance. Usually, I would not even try to stay because I will end up sick the next day for sure. To my surprise, I didn't get sick at all...not even the next day. (To be honest, it was a one time deal. I tried it yesterday and felt ill right away. So, I'm still not out of the woods.) However, that was the first time in 20 years that I haven't reacted to perfume. So, it gave me a bit of hope for the future. Overall, though, I feel that my symptoms are slightly better as I am not sick today from yesterday's exposure.

"What symptoms seem to be getting better?"

The one symptom that has improved permanently since the day after I had my amalgams removed is that when I am exposed to chemicals...my eyes do not glaze over. You are probably one of the few who would understand why I'm so happy for this improvement, in that you are chemically sensitive yourself.

I am also able to use two lipsticks. In the past, this would have been impossible.

I wish you the absolute best. It's difficult enough to suffer from amalgam illness, but to add chemical sensitivities to that was almost impossible.