Hello everyone, I am new here. I have come to the conclusion that I think I have mercury poisoning. I have several questions. Also, I have ordered Andy Cutler’s book, but it has not arrived so, if many of these questions are answered in his book, just let me know so I do not wait your time. Also, after my questions, I will give you a few of my symptoms and how I came to this conclusion.

1. What is the best way to test your mercury levels so that you know that you really have mercury poisoning?
2. While you are detoxing, do you need to frequently test your mercury levels so that you know if the levels are going down?
3. Do you need to be followed by a doctor, or can you just follow what Andy Cutler says in his book?
4. I read on this forum and found the link were several products such as the DMSA can be bought without a prescription. Has anyone ever bought them without a prescription? And if so, can you tell me where you had luck with a reputable place? I know there is so much fraud out there these days when it comes to medications and supplements.
5. Do you think it is possible to get rid of my symptoms through detoxing, if I do have mercury poisoning?

Thanks in advance! Now for a little history of myself:

In August, 1999 I started feeling down and depressed like I never had before. I did not understand why. I just did not feel right. I felt different and did not feel like myself. I felt like I wanted to withdraw from everything. Then I started getting ocd where I have a fear of germs, especially anything medical. I could not understand this especially since I never used to be like that before and worked in a hospital for years. I was extremely scared and did not understand what was going on. I thought I just needed a break and was stressed from remodeling my house, working forty plus hours a week and night school. Over the years I have been searching with my symptoms getting worse from irritability, fast heart rate to becoming extremely tired without warning. I had bouts where I would not leave my house for months.

After going to one doctor and getting treated basically like I was crazy, I did get diagnosed with Grave’s Disease, but only after I demanded that certain tests be run. So I am battling the symptoms of Grave’s Disease and ocd. After much research and reading on my own, I think I know the cause.

Looking back, in August, 1999, I had a crown replaced on my front tooth. I thought since I am there, I will get my mercury fillings replaced with porcelain because it will look better and I had also heard that people feel better after they are removed. Well, I wish I never would have had this done, because this is where my HELL began. As I read up on mercury poisoning, it all adds up. They say that certain precautions should be taken when removing mercury from your mouth. From a special barrier being placed in your mouth, having the fillings removed a few at a time and a special medication given immediately afterwards. None of these were done for me!

I was a very strong and confident person. I miss doing many things that I used to. I find this very embarrassing. Who I am now and who I was before August, 1999 are two different people!

Any help or advise will be appreciated!