Hi there, I did the same thing when I removed most of my fillings. Had most done without precautions. I do not know if any damage was done or not to be honest. Appeared to get away with it, but it's definitely not advisable. I didn't know then about protection during removal, I rushed and got them out. But for some it is totally devastating! But it's done, and the main thing is getting on with trying to heal from this.

INterestingly enough, my last removal (even with protection) was the one that devastated my health (go figure). But again that could be attributed to the fact that the dentist removed the rubber dam, before the assistant used suction on the removed grains of amalgam and I swallowed them.

I was so ill, that I had tremors on the way home in the car and ended up with crying, headaches and after that a very strange thing happened. My face became very pale and drawn, like the cheeks sunken. So either it was the fact that there was suddenly no more amalgam and my body was now reacting and withdrawing, or it was swallowed amalgam that did it. Either way, I was ill.

So I chelated for a bit (the wrong way), and did actually get some relief from that which was great. BUT, one year or more down the track the dumping stage started (which is very common). This is called the second phase of suffering and can happen anytime once all amalgams are out. Your organs start to dump out the storage of mercury and for me it was hell on earth. I can only describe it as total torment because I spent most days in a state of acute detox - crying, salivating uncontrollably, feeling so ill. However, I did not know about andy's protocol at that time and any other attempts at chelation would encourage this process but to an intolerable degree to where I could not handle it. It may have sped things up, but at what cost? Finally found andy's protocol, got on a proper chelation route and I believe that's what got me better in the end. I tolerated the protocol, though it still produced detox symptoms. I could have taken less of a dose and for not so many days when I look back, which wuld have made it much easier.

Your supplement list looks pretty good to me. If you can handle NAC that's great, some cannot because it can mobilise mercury and make people very sick. But it is also very good for the liver, increases gluathione, so can be very valuable. Whatever works! If it keeps you going and aids you in anyway, go for it. It is different for everybody, though andy does have a basic supplement plan that he feels is good for most people.

You can take magnesium on and off round. You do not have to stop it at all. Andy mentions taking supplements the entire time you chelate, as well as on the breaks inbetween.

Symptoms of candida are very similar to mercury, so much so that it can be tough to distinguish at times which one is responsible for what. Though metal detox is pretty obvious, candida is usually responsible for many other symptoms too.

Here is a page I have copied and pasted that will give you some idea of what candida can do:

Symptoms, Diseases & Organ Malfunctions Caused by Candida

By Bee Wilder

July 9, 2006



Allergies, Sensitivities & Intolerances:

· Symptoms that worsen in damp, muggy or moldy places.

· Food sensitivities or reactions.

· Hay fever and asthma.

· Intolerances or allergies to perfumes, odors, fumes, fabric shop odors, grass, cats, dogs or other animals, tobacco smoke, chemicals, smog, molds, dust mites, dust, and other airborne substances.

· Symptoms that increase when the weather is damp, muggy or rainy.



Symptoms:

· Athletes' foot.

· Babies - colic, diaper rash and cradle cap.

· Bruising easily.

· Cheekbone or forehead tenderness, pain.

· Cold hands or feet, low body temperature.

· Cold-like symptoms - excessive mucus in the sinuses, nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs.

· Cravings or addictions for sugar, bread or alcohol.

· Cysts, abnormal formation of - in different parts of the body, especially around the neck, throat, and ovaries, and in the bladder.

· Digestive problems - diarrhea, constipation, abdominal distention, bloating or pain, gas, mucus in the stools, hiatal hernia, ulcers, suffering from food-borne bacteria, i.e. salmonella, E. coli, h. pylori, etc.

· Ears - ringing in the ears (tinnitus), sounds in the ears, ear infections, dryness, itchiness, ear pain, ear aches, ear discharges, fluid in ears, deafness, abnormal wax build-up.

· Eyes - erratic vision, spots in front of eyes (eye floaters) and flashing lights; redness, dryness, itching, excessive tearing, inability to tear, etc.

· Fatigue (chronic fatigue syndrome, Epstein Barr) or a feeling of being drained of energy, lethargy, drowsiness.

· Flu-like symptoms.

· Glands – swollen, too little saliva (dryness in the mouth), blocked salivary glands, swollen lymph nodes.

· Hair loss, scum on the scalp, itchy scalp, scalp sores and dryness.

· Heart palpitations and irregular heart beat.

· Headaches, migraines, brain fog, dizziness, etc.

· Hemorrhoids, and rectal itching, rash, irritation and redness.

· Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), and diabetes

· Hypothyroidism, Wilson’s Thyroid Syndrome, Hashimoto’s disease, etc.

· Irritability, nervousness, jitteriness and panic attacks.

· Male associated problems - jock itch, loss of sex drive, impotence, prostitis, penis infections, difficulty urinating, urinary frequency or urgency, painful intercourse, etc.

· Feeling of swelling and tingling in the head.

· Female health problems - infertility, vaginitis, unusual odors, endometriosis (irregular or painful menstruation), cramps, menstrual irregularities, pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), discharge, painful intercourse, loss of sexual drive, redness or swelling of the vulva and surrounding area, vaginal itching, burning or redness, or persistent infections.

· Fungal infections on the skin or nails.

· Joint pain, stiffness or swelling (arthritis).

· Kidney & bladder - infections, cystitis (inflammation of the bladder with possible infection), urinary frequency or urgency, low urine output, smelly urine, difficulty urinating, burning pain when urinating.

· Lack of appetite.

· Mind & Mood - anxiety attacks, crying spells, memory loss, feeling spaced out, depression (including suicidal feelings), manic feelings, inability to concentrate, mood swings, irritability, etc.

· Mouth sores or blisters, canker sores, dryness, bad breath, a white coating on the tongue (thrush) and blocked salivary glands.

· Muscle aches and pain, numbness, burning or tingling, and lack of strength and coordination.

· Nasal congestion, postnasal drip, itching, dryness.

· Odor of the feet, hair or body not relieved by washing.

· Respiratory - cough, recurrent bronchitis or pneumonia, pain or tightness in the chest, wheezing, shortness of breath, asthma.

· Sick all over feeling.

· Sinus inflammation, swelling and infections.

· Skin – dryness, dry red patches, acne, pimples, hives, rashes, itching skin, eczema, psoriasis, seborrhoea, ringworm, contact dermatitis.

· Stomach - heartburn, indigestion, belching, vomiting, burning, pains, needle-like pains, food seems to sit in the stomach like a lump, etc.

· Sleep - insomnia, waking up frequently, nightmares, restless sleep, etc.

· Sore throat, hoarse voice, constant tickle in the throat, laryngitis (loss of voice).



Autoimmune Diseases, Cancer & the Candida Connection

Many autoimmune diseases and other diseases, such as cancer have a candida connection. Whenever the immune system is severely depressed and cannot function normally it opens up the body to many diseases and malfunctions. Some, but not all, of these diseases are: Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Celiac Disease/Gluten Sensitivity, Crohn's Disease, Epstein-Barr Virus (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), Fibromyalgia (muscle pain & weakened), Thyroid Diseases, HIV/AIDS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis (a neuromuscular disease in which there is a failure of the nerves' ability to stimulate and control the actions of certain muscles), Sjogren's (a condition in which certain glands become inflamed, which interferes with the production of tears and saliva), Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cancer, and many others.



Candida is very opportunist when the immune system malfunctions, with candida overgrowth found in most cases. Therefore autoimmune diseases respond well to the candida program, particularly the diet, because it builds up and strengthens the immune system so the body can heal itself.

Here is one of the most effective ways of finding out if you have candida (considering most blood tests etc produce false negatives). This is Dr Crook's questionnaire/quiz.
http://www.mall-net.com/cgibin/quiz4.cgi?quiz=crook.qa