jinx I doubt most people who followed your situation for even a little bit are annoyed by your posting. I mean I can see where newcomer would read one post and get put off, but It's obvious to anyone who pays attention that your state is rather dire. Even if I can't say I've been as bad as you, I've had enough a taste to know how messed up this mercury stuff can get. I'm happy to read todays post, not cause it's a great thing to lose teeth, but at least in this case it's progress. Just keep fighting as long as you can! Good luck with the chelation.