I don't know how to respond to the ones who haven't been successful on Andy's protocol. However, I was directionless and partially and confusingly informed until I combined this book with all the other research I was doing.

In fact, the book was able to help me leave my doctor who wanted to do the monthly IV DMPS and find a D.O. who specializes in mercury detox and autism. I ended up going with the oral DMPS. I was doing "okay" on DMSA, but a lot better on DMPS.

I began chelating on Andy's protocol March 16th DMSA 12.5 mg every 3/4 hrs (no ALA). Three weeks ago I began chelating on DMPS 50 mg, no ALA. Last week I was able to add the ALA 25 mg and now can chelate up to 10 days on 4 days off and feel so much better. I am also going to begin 2.5 cortisone doses for a couple a months while my adrenals are healing as the herbs were not enough.

I can tell you that mentally I feel so much better. Physically, I have days that my body "sings" and other days I am pooped, but no where near the fatigue I had for the past several years. What I am most thankful for is that my new doctor was very aware of Andy's protocol (the one that I left was not and was scared to try anything other than what he knew), and was willing to let me try DMPS right away. He also partners with a doctor of Naturopath. I was so blessed to stumble upon them in a "Healthy Times" newspaper at my local health store.

I also wanted to add that the forum for Andy's protocol is also quite helpful and has helped me understand why I was having gallbladder and liver issues. I also see a lot of people on that forum making significant progress and being cured.

So, while I cannot report that I am cured, I can report that from the decision to follow Andy's protocol things are now finally turning around, I can see the light. I hope this helps others...

Gabriella