Symptoms of Chronic Mercury Toxicity. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEMirritabilityanxiety/nervousness, often with difficulty in breathingrestlessnessexaggerated response to stimulationfearfulnessemotional instability- lack of self control- fits of anger, with violent, irrational behaviorloss of self confidenceindecisionshyness or timidity, being easily embarrassedloss of memoryinability to concentratelethargy/drowsinessinsomniamental depression, despondencywithdrawalsuicidal tendenciesmanic depressionnumbness and tingling of hands, feet, fingers, toes, or lipsmuscle weakness progressing to paralysisataxiatremors/trembling of hands, feet, lips, eyelids or tongueincoordinationmyoneural transmission failure resembling Myasthenia Gravis. Freya Koss (right) was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis. Freya in 2. 00. 2 after safe amalgam removal and detoxification. She is now Director of Development for Consumers for Dental Choice. More of her story is on their website at www. ALS)Multiple Sclerosis, see Janie's Story, and. Ken Pressner's Speech to the MS Society. HEAD, NECK, ORAL CAVITY DISORDERSbleeding gumsalveolar bone lossloosening of teethexcessive salivationfoul breathmetallic tasteburning sensation, with tingling of lips, facetissue pigmentation (amalgam tattoo of gums)leukoplakiastomatitis (sores in the mouth)ulceration of gingiva, palate, tonguedizziness/acute, chronic vertigoringing in the earshearing difficultiesspeech and visual impairment- glaucoma- restricted, dim vision. GASTROINTESTINAL EFFECTSfood sensitivities, especially to milk and eggsabdominal cramps, colitis. G. I. complaintchronic diarrhea/constipation. CARDIOVASCULAR EFFECTSabnormal heart rhythmcharacteristic findings on EKG- abnormal changes in the S- T segment and/or- lower broadened P waveunexplained elevated serum triglycerideunexplained elevated cholesterolabnormal blood pressure, either high or low. IMMUNOLOGICSYSTEMIC EFFECTSchronic headachesallergiessevere dermatitisunexplained reactivity. G- 6- PD deficiency. The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, produces hormones essential for metabolism and brain activity. Symptoms of a thyroid problem are often vague, but. Hi, I woke up Sunday morning with a "kink" in my right neck. The pain actually comes from the mid-scapular region along the right side of my vertebrae, but it feels. Chronic kidney disease- nephrotic syndrome- receiving renal dialysis- kidney infectionadrenal diseasegeneral fatigueloss of appetite/with or without weight lossloss of weighthypoglycemia. PLEASE REPORT BROKEN LINKS TO marieflow (at) aol. Copied from the DAMS NEWSLETTER SPRING 1. Originally from "The IV- C Mercury. Detox Program. A Guide for the Patient," a companion handbook to Chronic Mercury Toxicity. New Hope Against and Endemic Disease, by Sam Queen and Betty A. Queen. Call 1- 6. A checklist of other symptoms that could be related to mercury toxicity. A Mercury Test by Dr. Hal Huggins: 1. Heart problems_heart/chest pains_angina_tachcardia (heart racing)_heart murmur_low blood pressure_abnormal EKG_endocarditis_partial heart block_high blood pressure_heart attack. Skin Problems_unexplained rashes_excessive itching_red flushes of color_rough skin_acne (pimples)3. Nervous Disorders_bell's Palsy_Multiple Sclerosis_shingles_epilepsy/convulsions_Dr. It's your nerves"_the shakes of hands, feet, head, etc_twitching of face or other muscles. Digestion_diverticulitis_ulcers_Crohn's disease_Graves Disease_indigestion_diarrhea_bloated feeling after eating_heartburn_poor appetite. Blood Disease_mononucleosis_false positve for venereal disease. Cancer_leukemia_Hodgkins disease_any other name. Endocrine Problems_diabetes_ovaries_hysterectomy- complete_tipped uterus_overweight_thyroid overactive_testes_pancreas_cervical erosion_underweight_prostate_mensturation- painful, too often or too seldom/ stopping without reason. Emotional_sudden anger_depression_wish you were dead_irritability_suicidal tendencies_been divorced. Annoying Symptoms_frequent headaches_noises in your ears_ringing in your ears_hissing in your ears_chronic eye inflammation_chronic fatigue_do you tire easily?_swollen lymph nodes_do you sweat excessively or not at all?_hearing problems_cold hands and feet_motion sickness_slow healing_leg cramps_dizziness_get up at night to urinate_urinate frequently during the day_have insomnia_tired when awaken in the morning_have trouble making decisions. Allergies_metal_fabrics_soaps and detergents_food_other__________1. Diseases_rheumatoid arthritis_bursitis_tennis elbow_painful joints_Friedreich's ataxia_asthma_osteomyelitis_psoriasis_sickle cell anemia_kidney stones. Miscellaneous_Infections take a long time to heal_Do you work around mercury? Dental History_had silver amalgams_had gold fillings_have gold fillings now_removable metal bridge_gold bridge_porcelain caps (crowns)_non- precious crowns_root canal_root canal now_metallic taste in mouth_burning sensation in mouth_increased flow of saliva_have more than half your teeth. Other Symptoms of Mercury Toxicity, compiled by Marie Flowers. Carol's story below)chronic bladder infections, see Carol's storylegs feeling so heavy like they are weighted down. L'hermitte's Sign (electric shock- like sensations throughout the body)burning mouth and tongue, see http: //www. Story of medical doctor affected. Signs and Symptoms of Mercury Poisoning from Dental Amalgam. Morton Walker, D. P. M. in his book Elements of Danger, Protecting Yourself Against the Hazards of Modern Dentistry. A series of difficulties characteristic of mercury toxicity affecting the eyesbleeding from the retina of one or both eyesdim vision, expecially after exerciseslow and poor accommodation to changes in vision distances. Inability to fix one's gazeuncontrollable eye movementseyes drawn to one sideimaginary geometric figures appearing in the visual field, which migrate in a few minutes from the periphery toward the center and slowly disappear"film" seeming to appear over the eyesdry eyesa gray ring forming permanently around the cornea (known as Arcus senilis)One or more heart difficulties: irregular hearbeat (palpitations), often together with anxiety stong pains in the left part of the chest come on. Problems in the upper respiratory tract. A "cracking" sound in the lower part of the pleural sac, forcing one to coughred irritated throatinflammation in the upper airways and pleurisy appearing about a year after the dental treatment with amalgamsdifficulties in swallowing. Psychological troubles come on such as. Conditions of the brain, including. The headache often is migrainelike, especially induced by weather changes and by prolonged sleep in the mornings. Neurological complications can come on like. Oral discomforts make their appearance such as: increased salivationoften- present sour metallic tastebleeding gums at toothbrushing. Numbers of other symptoms gradually showing up, including. Sources: Stock, "Die Defaehrlichket des Quecksilberdampfes"; F. Gasser, "Quecksilberbelastung im Menschlichen Korper durch Amalgam," Med.- Biol. Arbeits und Forschungsgemeinsch (Baden- Baden, Germany: Dtsch. Zahnarzt., 1. 97. K. D. Jorgensen, "The Mechanism of Marginal Fracture of Amalgam fillings," Acta Odont. Scan. 2. 3 (1. 96. Back to the top. Back to Mercury Poisoned main page. Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only, and does not replace. Signs You Have A Thyroid Problem And 1. Solutions For It. It’s estimated that as many as 2. Americans have a thyroid problem such as Hashimoto’s or Graves’, and half of them have no idea that they do. Hypothyroidism, or an under- active thyroid, accounts for 9. The thyroid, a butterfly- shaped gland in the center of your neck, is the master gland of metabolism. How well your thyroid is functioning is inter- related with every system in your body. If your thyroid is not running optimally, then neither are you. Signs of an Underactive Thyroid: 1. Fatigue after sleeping 8 to 1. Weight gain or the inability to lose weight. Mood issues such as mood swings, anxiety, or depression. Hormone imbalances such as PMS, irregular periods, infertility, and low sex drive. Muscle pain, joint pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, or tendonitis. Cold hands and feet, feeling cold when others are not, or having a body temperature consistently below 9. Dry or cracking skin, brittle nails and excessive hair loss. Constipation. 9. Mind issues such as brain fog, poor concentration, or poor memory. Neck swelling, snoring, or hoarse voice. How does you thyroid gland work? Thyroid hormone production is regulated by a feedback loop between the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and the thyroid gland. Hypothalamic thyrotropin- releasing hormone (TRH) stimulates pituitary thyrotropin (TSH) synthesis and secretion. In turn, TSH stimulates production and release of T4 and T3 from the thyroid gland. When enough T4 is produced, it signals to TRH and TSH that there is enough thyroid hormone in circulation and not to produce more. About 8. 5% of the hormone produced by our thyroid gland is T4, which is an inactive form of the hormone. After T4 is made, a small amount of it is converted into T3, which is the active form of thyroid hormone. To complicate matters, T3 also gets converted into either Free T3 (FT3) or Reverse T3 (RT3). It is the Free T3 that really matters in all of this, since it’s the only hormone that can attach to a receptor and cause your metabolism to rise, keep you warm, keep your bowels moving, mind working, and other hormones in check. The role of Reverse T3 is not well known, however, I do see it elevated in persons under extreme stress and those who have mercury toxicity. And finally, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease, is the most common form of hypothyroidism and its numbers are rising annually. An autoimmune disease is one in which your body turns on itself and begins to attack a certain organ or tissue believing its foreign. I routinely screen all of my patients for autoimmune thyroid disease by ordering Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPOAb) and Thyroglobulin Antibodies (Tg. Ab). Why is hypothyroidism so under diagnosed in the USA? Many symptoms of thyroid imbalance are vague and most doctors spend only a few minutes talking with patients to sort out the cause of their complaint. Most conventional doctors use only one or two tests (TSH and T4) to screen for problems. They are not checking FT3, RT3, or thyroid antibodies. Most conventional doctors use the ‘normal’ lab reference range as their guide only. Rather than listening to their patients symptoms, they use ‘optimal’ lab values and temperature as their guide. Which lab tests are best to determine if you have a thyroid problem? I check the below panel on each of my patients. Make sure your doctor does the same for you. TSHFree T4. Free T3. Reverse T3. Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPOAb)Thyroglobulin Antibodies (Tg. Ab)What are the ‘optimal’ lab values for thyroid tests? In my practice, I have found that the below are the ranges in which my patients (and myself) thrive. I listen to my patients as well and take how they are feeling into account. TSH 1- 2 UIU/ML or lower (Armour or compounded T3 can artificially suppress TSH)FT4 > 1. NG/DLFT3 > 3. 2 PG/MLRT3 less than a 1. RT3: FT3. TPO – Tg. Ab – < 4 IU/ML or negative. What are 1. 0 things you can do to improve your thyroid function? Make sure you are taking a high quality multivitamin with Iodine, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin D, and B vitamins. Also make sure that your multivitamin contains sufficient levels of iodine to help with the FT4 to FT3 conversion. I specially designed my custom- formulated multivitamin to include all of the essential nutrients for thyroid function. Go gluten- free! If you have Hashimoto’s, try going completely grain and legume free. Deal with your stress and support your adrenal glands. The adrenal glands and thyroid work hand and hand. I recommend restorative yoga and adaptogenic herbs, which support the adrenal glands in coping with stress. Get 8 to 1. 0 hours of sleep a night. Have a biological dentist safely remove any amalgam fillings you may have. Watch your intake of cruciferous vegetables. There is a bit of a debate surrounding this. Get fluoride, bromide, and chlorine out of your diet and environment. Heal your gut. A properly functioning digestive system (gut) is critical to good health. Find a functional medicine doctor in your area and have them run the above laboratory test and work with you to find our root cause of the thyroid imbalance. Reverse Chronic Illnesses So You Can Take Back Your Health! Are you ready to beat your symptoms, regain your energy, and feel like yourself again? Whether you have Hashimoto’s, Graves’, or any of the hundreds of other autoimmune diseases, I want you to know you CAN reverse your condition! Tens of thousands of people around the world have already taken back their health using my New York Times Bestsellers, The Autoimmune Solution and The Thyroid Connection. Are you ready to join them? 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