Mercury fillings

celia · Post by **celia** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 9:44 am

Hi,

I'm exploring the possibility of getting my mercury fillings removed. I've read often about how mercury and other metals are implicated in auto-immune disorders. I realize that it won't make for a miraclulous healing necessarily, but I want to reduce my toxic load as much as possible in order to give my body a break and allow it to heal.

I saw a great holistic dentist yesterday, the only one in the area, and I'm leaning in this direction now. My husband has already started the process.

Wish me luck!
Celia

Umber · Post by **Umber** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:43 pm

Did you have the mercury testing done? The naturopath doc I saw in Phoenix suggested I have the testing done. I didn't know if it was a blood test or what. I hate the dentist.......I have lots of fillings, but if it makes one feel better I guess it would be worth it.

Keep us posted okay?

Hugs

Lori

Alice · Post by **Alice** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 6:48 am

Celia,

Both my husband and I have had all our mercury fillings removed and replaced with non-toxic ones.

The process wasn't bad at all.

Alice

celia · Post by **celia** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 9:12 am

Lori

Yes, I did have the testing done for all the heavy metals. I did a urine provocation test that was sent to a lab in Chicago called Doctor's Data. Evidently urine is the best test for most heavy metals, although an RBC (red blood cell) analysis is good for determining recent exposure. I also had the hair analysis done, but urine is supposed to be the best.

I have high levels of mercury, cadmium, and lead so I am definitely focused on detoxifying!

Thanks for your encouragement. I don't like the dentist either, but this one is very nice and relaxed.

Be well,
Celia