I don't know if this will help anyone else, but for me, 600-800 mgs of magnesium, 3,000mg minimum of vitamin C with bioflavonoids, and a minimum of 6-8 capsules of Algin make all the difference. The Algin and magnesium are especially important!

After I had my amalgams removed, my anxiety and stress levels dropped dramatically. Now that I'm being re-exposed to mercury from the local coal-burning power plant, I'm noticing some of my mercury symptoms returning. The #1 symptom is anxiety/stress.

I know that people on this forum have experienced a lot of different reactions to chelation, whether it's using DMSA, ALA, chlorella, cilantro, etc. For me, I'm very hesitant to do much chelation at all, especially since even the amount of cilantro in Mexican salsa throws me off.

Perhaps taking supplements to build up your body first might work better than trying to chelate the mercury while you're in a weakened (physically or mentally/emotionally) condition. I know I hate feeling ill. So, if it takes me a lifetime to very slowly eliminate the mercury in my body in order to not have to feel sick while chelating, I'd rather take it slow and be functional.

In any case, hang in there! We're all here to help however we can, even if it's just to say you're not alone. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />