hi.....

does anyone here have issues with lead as well as mercury??? does high levels of lead casue similar effects as mercury?????

dont have high levels of lead but do have high levels of cadnium which apparently has the same effect and low levels of mercury but am highly sensitive to it apparently Tracy ps apparently all levels of any heavy metals have same effects!

Here is a text from a governement website:

There are many possible symptoms of lead poisoning. Lead can affect many different parts of the body. Over time, even low levels of lead exposure can harm a child's mental development. The possible health problems get worse as the level of lead in the blood gets higher. Possible complications include:

Reduced IQ
Slowed body growth
Hearing problems
Behavior or attention problems
Failure at school
Kidney damage
The symptoms of lead poisoning may include:

Irritability
Aggressive behavior
Low appetite and energy
Difficulty sleeping
Headaches
Reduced sensations
Loss of previous developmental skills (in young children)
Anemia
Constipation
Abdominal pain and cramping (usually the first sign of a high, toxic dose of lead poison)
Very high levels may cause vomiting, staggering gait, muscle weakness, seizures, or coma

Hi there, DMSA is the best chelator for lead. Just thought I'd let you know. Also, cadmium toxicity can be caused from cigarettes. I smoked a lot of cigarettes on my birthday and 2 months later and I have not recovered. No sign yet of improvement. though I am obviously more sensitive and have big problems eliminating toxins, I've still proved how dreadful these things are.

I have high levels of lead as well as mercury. The list anon gave you is good but if you do a search on lead poisoning on google you will find plenty of info. I find it hard to know what is causing what but the treatment works for both.