Hi Linda

I have heard that L-form bacteria block the thyroid hormone receptors so I am guessing that they block other endocrine receptors too. Vitamin C does not get rid of them and a doctor in the UK working with Lyme has said that all of the chronic fatigue patients he has tested are positive for one strain of bacteria. Anyone with a weakened immune system is a sitting duck and it does not need a tick bite to get the bacteria. It can be passed on through sexual contact, placental transference and insects like mossies. Once a bacteria morphs into the L-form, it can avoid detection by the immune system and therefore anti-biotics are not fully effective. I know it complicates matters to have to think of bacteria as well as mercury, but if taking a few herbs helps to kill them while we are chelating, might cut short the time it takes to regain health. If anyone has ever herxed badly on anti-biotics then it is an indication of L-form bacteria.

I am having a positive response to the foot pads and chinese herbs. I should have been detoxing all of this time, but i got it into my head to wait until the amalgams were out and put it to one side.

I too believe in the body's power to heal itself and am hoping that going in from different angles will kick start things for healing. Taking adrenal glandulars and ACE have knocked me back somewhat. Our body will not get rid of L-form bacteria on its own though even if we get the mercury out until the immune system is working right - chicken - egg.

Linda sugar will stress your adrenals more than anything. Hope you get things sorted out soon.