A GREAT website is www.stopthethyroidmadness.com.

When I first began researching mercury poisoning I noticed I was really only interested in anything that had to do with chelating. However, as I have chelated and some of the symptoms have left I kept having this feeling that other things needed to be addressed.

I finally went to the website mentioned above (recommended on Andy Cutler's adult chelation and frequent-dosing forums) and was completely enlightened. I, too, was diagnosed with Hashimotos thyroid disease. After reading everything on the website, yes, it took an afternoon, but was worth every minute, I know this is part of the whole picture.

I just started hydrocortisone 3 weeks ago and had another feeling that maybe I was not on enough of the ARMOUR thyroid meds (right now on 1.5 grains and the suggested minium dosage is 3 grains spread out over the day, just like the hydrocortisone).

I added just 1/2 a grain and noticed an immediate increase in energy. I am not saying this is the answer for everyone, however, I am encouraging the review of the website to all.

If you are like me, I have only been able to digest so much at a time and consider what other issues might be going on along with the mercury poisoning, or as a result of the mercury poisoning. As I take the time to review all the suggested websites and reading, it has given me power to understand and discuss with my doctor my needs and possible treatments.

If you can, please take the time to review the above website at least to review the symptoms and see if this might be you:

hyper or hypo thyroid and/or adrenal insufficiency.

Another thing the website does is a good job of tying the two together, since many folks tend to have both.

Gabriella