Thank you for your thoughtful response, Abigail. I read that article, DMPS backfire. One thing I noted about it was that the woman received an injection of DMPS. According to Dr. Cutler, injection or IV of DMPS or DMSA is a no no. Too much, too fast. DMPS is the chelator of choice in Europe, especially Germany (from what I've read). You're right, it all depends on the body; some react badly to DMSA; some to DMPS. I always question everything my doctor says and look for actual experiences that people have had. My doctors have been wrong numerous times and have given me things to try that have done a lot of damage. The most progress I've attained has come from studying other peoples experiences and then trying what they've had success with.
I made sure that all the mercury was out of my mouth before starting any chelation. I don't understand the problems with ALA. According to Dr. Cutler, it is the key to chelation. I've found very few people who have the hair loss side effect. It is definitely a result of mercury as it flares when mercury is stirred up in my body.
I also have leaky gut. Unfortunately, everything I've tried to heal that problem (probiotics, digestive enzymes, l-glutamine, coconut oil) causes my hair loss to explode also. Have you every heard of anything like that? or have you experienced problems with leaky gut?
I'm upping the Algin - it does seem to help. thanks again for the feedback.