Hi Cleft Asunder,

I think it's important that people question things, here and elsewhere. I think it's helpful for people to share their experiences, good and bad, and their knowledge. I'm glad you've done all of these things but I would ask you in future to have some consideration for people's feelings and address the issues rather than the personalities -- which you (and all of us here) perceive in one limited way, on this forum.

Many of us have experienced successes and failures on the road to health, and we've spoken with others who have done the same. We can say, "This worked for me, at a certain time" or "This worked for so-and-so but not for me," or "I've read that this can help." I am making progress (on ALA and DMSA) though I have my bad spells. Because I have bad spells, and because I was stuck in a rut at various points, does that disqualify me from giving advice to people or sharing what has worked for me? I don't believe so.

We're all on this journey, at various points and for various reasons. Some here probably aren't even mercury poisoned at all and need to pursue other routes to health. Many others who have mercury poisoning, also have other issues that need addressing. And what works for some may not work for others, though generally there are things you can learn about holistic health that apply to most people, like the vitamin C that Bex recommended.

Have you had a look at Andy Cutler's FDC list? If you have specific questions you might try asking them there, because they have a lot of specialist knowledge and they could cite studies for you. I've read, myself, about people who have been discovered with brain mercury when they have died and been autopsied, so it does exist. My personal symptoms point to it, and it literally took me years of trying dozens and dozens of other things before I felt sure enough about that to carry on down that route. It's hard because there's no reliable test to tell you if you have chronic subclinical mercury poisoning, and where in your body the mercury is being deposited. Sometimes all we've got to go on are our symptoms.

By all means, you are welcome to make contributions here, and I think some of the issues you have raised are interesting. But IMO criticising people personally is not usually the best way to support them.

Regards,
Linda.