I just wanted to write a post to give hope to you all.
I had two amalgam fillings removed and root canal treatment about five years ago from a dentist who didn't use the proper protocol . I didn't realize at the time how dangerous it was and felt fine for about six months until I started to go rapidly down hill first with depression which was followed by a breast lump, over active thyroid, low platelet count, kidney stones and the usual mental symptoms that we all know so well.
Finally my nutritionist mentioned that I may have mercury poisoning and had various tests done (hair analysis and lymphocyte sensitivity test) which showed that I had high levels of mercury as well as other heavy metals in my body.
I went to see a mercury free dentist in May 2006 in Brighton UK who gradually removed my amalgams in the proper way. I felt dreadful afterwards as it affected my nervous system and made my brain fog and depression so much worse but was warned that this would probably happen.
The symptoms carried on for about a year until I went to see another nutritionist in London who specializes in heavy metal poisoning and she put me an a hardcore supplement programme for two months. (ALA, MSM, methione, glutathione,Acidopilus, Magnesium, Vit C)
After it was finished I slowly started to feel better with more energy and days when the brain fog and depression lifted. That was a year ago and I have been feeling better and better as the weeks have passed especially since the beginning of January when I've had about two short lived brain fog moments. The only supplement I take now is Alpha Lipoic Acid which seems to keep the fog at bay and acidophilus.
I have tons of energy, have never felt more confident and the depression I've had for most of my life has gone. I used to be such a shy person but not any more. I'm now the person I've always wanted to be and have finally found myself. It's such a wonderful feeling.
Please don't think that this post is written to gloat or make anyone feel worse about themselves. I just felt that people need to know that you can come out the other side healed and a healthier and happier person as a result. What we have all suffered can only make us stronger and wiser. Don't ever give up hope.
Much Love
Lucy