So far I have done 5 rounds in a row of 3 days on and 4 days off of 50mg ALA every 3 hours. I think I need a break though, and don't want to do chelation next week. I am afraid if I take a week off though, it might grow to a few weeks off. The ALA is making me feel sick physically, but does improve my mood. It gives me muscle ache and muscle weakness. It reminds me of how I felt years ago when my illness was at its worst. Is this due to the elevation of my blood mercury levels while taking ALA? Would using something else with the ALA help with the muscle ache? I can't imagine going through many months or years of this. Will the symptoms fade with time, or will I need to keep raising the dosage of ALA and keep the symptoms?