hi

the arthiritis could also be caused by lyme disease. i have been on the trail trying to find out what was wrong with me and put my symptoms down to mercury poisoning. i have just recently found out that it was lyme disease all along. it may be worth being tested but if the result comes back negative this does not mean you dont have it as the tests are not very accurate. the best tests are igenex and bowen, both in the usa but it should be diagnosed on symptoms.

hope this helps.