I have been suffering from mercury toxicity for about a year and a half now (as far as I know). Although I had symptoms of mercury poisoning for years before that - yeast etc. It was not after I had my amalgams removed (drilled out) that I got very very sick. Russ and Laura had been really helpful with their advice and as soon as I found this forum and what is happening to me I was taking Algin, vitamin E/selenium, Calcium/magnesium, vitamin C and a variety of supplements discussed on this forum. The progress was quiet a slow one and every time I would feel better I would feel worse for extended periods of time. Some of the symptoms include(d) panic attacks, crying, musle spasms, chest pains, complete loss of energy...a whole array of syptoms which have luckily been diminishing with time, but very slowly.

4 months ago I decided it was time to seek help, and not from a regular doctor since I have seen about a dozen of them in less than 6 months getting nowhere. I found a homeopathic doctor that is a strong advocate of the medicine of the far east (japan) and is into macrobiotics (yin/yang balance of the body and mind) and acupunture. He told me my kidneys have suffered a lot as well as my liver and that I am in a very bad state, as well as mentally and that my fears are taking over. Using acupuncture and being on a somewhat modified macrobiotic diet ( I say modified because I do eat meat and other animal products when I feel I need to) Mostly I have taken ALL dairy products out and I think this has been of great help. I believe that the macrobiotic (yin/yang) way of thinking and food can help a lot to those of us who are suffering from heavy metal toxicity.

I have seen huge improvement in the past four months, even though I feel that the road ahead is still long, I am infinitely better than I was. I hardly ever get sick any more (such as viruses and flues) Before that my immune system was really down and I would be in bed for two weeks just because of a a bad flu. I still do get some mercury symptoms especially after the sessions of acupuncture when the channels in the body open up and I assume this mobilizes mercury that has been sitting and destroying my organs. However, overall, I have more energy, my self-confidence has gone up and I am slowly changing my point of view on life. There are some great resources on Macrobiotics, and if any of you seem interested I would be happy to give you more info. I think it has been a life saver for me. I continue with supplements (although I feel I need a lot less than I used to) Simply because eating healthier and eating energy food gives the body what you need, hence less supplementation is necessary. I do take Algin, however, again, I need a lot less.

Anyways, I just wanted to update you all. I have been very ill and I believe that it takes a lot of patience and endurance, but you can and will get better...It will just take a long time for most of us. I strongly encourage you to look into macrobiotics as a lifestyle. It has done wonders for me in the past months of my life.

Thank you Russ and Laura for all your support. I couldn't have made it this far without both of you and without knowing what is wrong with me, even though most other people don't want to hear about amalgams and mercury poisoning and think that it is ridicilous, I KNOW what caused me to suffer so much, and I am at least thankful for that.

Keep up the detox and always look forward to the good days to follow.

with love,
Nina