Thank you for the links...I think I had come across the first one in my searches, but I don't know that I saw the second one. The second one is very interesting.

My doctor didn't say anything about long term usage, I'll need to ask her about that. The 4 month thing is very encouraging.

I've also been considering seeing a mercury specialist, who actually might know more about it, although after reading your links, it seems my doctor knew at least enough, lol.

I'll ask my dentist on Wednesday as well. I know he recommended selenium, but I HAVE seen some negative things about that.

As far as feeling well...so far I've felt fine after each removal. I had 11 or 12 amalgams all except for two of which have been redrilled at least twice and had gold crowns over 5 amalgams. My dentist decided to remove them in quadrants, so I've had 3 quadrants out so far. Two in November, the third a couple of weeks ago, and the last one coming up on Wednesday.

I start the pectasol the day before the removal and continue for 4 or 5 days afterwards.