I haven't done a hair test in a long long time. My blood levels were extremely high after a DMPS challenge test, but I've heard that isn't very exact. Just shows you dump a lot. But obviously there was a lot to be dumped! I knew nothing about chelating at that point, but had had all my amalgams out. (And not the right way).

I, too, have had lots of jaw issues. Some were structural, but I still grind at times. And have noticed times of salivating more. I use to have to wear a bite splint to even eat with and that was awful. Then had to wear braces. Now I can eat without the brace.

I cry a lot, but just wrote it off to being the emotional type and hormonal. It seems like a literal release valve. I'm sure it is that, too... I cry happy or sad...

I tend to not want to dwell on these things, but I have got to keep a focus on this. I'm going to need to use baby steps to get back on track, though. Change some habits...add some supplements and slow detoxers. Otherwise I just can't handle it. I'm back to the hot flash part of my cycle so certainly sweating....

You have developed a lot of insight about all this Bex and JK and, of course, Russ. Thanks for sharing. I'm learning a lot on here. I seem to need to hear the information repeatedly to get it back into my head. And am taking things that I need from everyone elses experiences. I wish I could contribute more that way, but am afraid I'm going to have to get my own act together first. I'm beginning to go downhill, though, and can't waste any more time.