Thanks for the reply Bex. It echoes something I read on a website just this morning, including the every-3-hours stuff.

I am very wary of drugs and the thought of DMSA, especially without a doctor's supervision, frightens me. But more than that, I couldn't get it if I wanted to. I don't have £15 or £20 a day. Yes I believe you can't put a price on your health, but things have to be in the realm of the possible.

I wonder if this is available on the UK NHS? My doctor didn't even think mercury was used in fillings anymore, and he gives me odd looks when I talk about the different things I'd done to try to alleviate the depression.

I'm frightened. My IBS is back today, never has been a problem since I changed my diet, though I only got bouts of it to begin with after my fillings were put in. I am feeling faint and fatigued, and getting a lot of anxiety at night. I am counting the days until the Algin comes.

Not everyone takes DMPS or DMSA, is it possible to do OK without them?