Jinx this is the first time ive ever responded to one of your posts but i believe im pretty much in a similar position to you. Chelation with the big hitters leaves me in a disasterous state. ALA is like poison to me and i refuse to take it. I always think diet is the most important and making sure your liver is healthy. If you can tolerate a liver flush do it. No amount if chelating is going to help if your endocrine system is messed up like mine. Every day for me is a nightmare but slowly slowly less so. Im using the natural HMD homeopathic thing right now as its the only thing that works for me in any way. DMSA is too harsh and ALA..well i wont go there again. If you have candida really bad and have the money i recommend so much Formula SF722 it absolutely wonderful and saved my life. Seriously there are no side effects and that is something in itself. Drink lemon water every morning to help clean your liver. PM me if you want to talk about it because i think we are in the same boat with regards to chelation problems. Love and light..stuart