I see your point SoSick. It didn't come on that drastically for me. I caught briefly on the shout box something about mercury causing pain btw. Wanted to ask you about that. I have had 2 accidents. The first one - falling holding my infant at the time damaged 3 discs in my low back. It has literally hurt to sit ever since. That came on suddenly but was, obviously, an injury. I was only 31. My car wreck a couple years ago gave me severe whiplash and I now, also, have 3 herniated discs in my neck (well - 2 now - one is now gone and there is a post-surgical titaniam plate there - I'm a good weather predictor - hurts like hell before a storm) so have real physical reasons for my pain. Its not just from FMS, but I have the syndrome and all that goes with it. At least that's what I figured out and, of course the oh so scientific test to see if you hurt at certain points (yes). But i don't dwell on it a lot. Except have been in more pain lately - but I've also eaten a lot of offenders and been too sedentary since summer started. (And maybe the heat is affecting me??) Some theorize FMS happens with people who deal with chronic pain, too, cause it often starts after injuries. I want to have hope I can alleviate this. Someone on here said, too, discs can heal if you get the mercury out. I've heard that, but disease does exist even without mercury.

My only point is that I would still use chelators more consistently. Of course you still have amalgams. Maybe Algin? I don't know. You apparently got results so can't blame you. I would just rather err on the side of caution. The long term results are what you want to achieve with some relief in the mean time. You know I take medications I would rather not, too. I know that long term I'm doing damage, too. But i have to be able to function. My only consolation, really, is that this body is temporary. I can function although am still limited. I don't exactly tear through the house cleaning daily like the hubby would like. He helps me a lot, though. I have in no way chelated enough to make much of a difference so am not a role model for that. (Am NOT mercury free). Whether I got the amalgam out or not, I still have it in my glands, etc. But I'm not doing further polluting as far as I know. I haven't had a hair test done or anything to see where I am. I need to detox...I know that. Just be careful... The amalgams are going to keep emitting. Maybe algin is a better solution for you right now??? You can use that safely. Definitely not a perfect world. I just fear you could be doing long-term damage and with mercury it is not pretty. Not trying to scare you either...Or be contrary. I honestly care.