Not questioning the nasty effects that mercury poisoning can have on the body... but every resource I've seen clearly states that the cause of MG is
UNKNOWN. There are links to abnormalities in the thymus in a percentage of people with MG but the link is still not understood. If you have a scientific paper that clearly identifies mercury fillings/poisoning as a cause of MG I'd like to see a citation so I can read it. Also, I'd be curious how they would test for mercury in your system without doing a blood test for it... I've worked at heavy industrial sites where mercury is a known byproduct and blood tests were how they tested for exposure - nurse on staff took a baseline blood test when you started followed by another every 15 days and/or last day at site.
If you said Low level mercury poisoning from mercury amalgam dental fillings can cause MG like symptoms I'd not have questioned a word you wrote. But saying it causes MG is a bit of a leap (without backing proof). I just think posting information like this without referencing to some science can lead people down the wrong track, especially with respect to your statement about never taking any of the medication for MG. Taking any drugs was a very hard decision for me as I have always tried to keep pharmaceuticals out of my system whenever possible... I used to refuse to take cold medication or even Tylenol, choosing to let my body take care of it instead. I take my MG medications and whatever else I need to now though.
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Originally Posted by frekoss
I was diagnosed with occular Myasthenia 11 years ago. I quickly discovered that I was exposed to toxic mercury vapors during removal and replacement of a large amalgam filling only 7 days prior tothe onset of double vision. I had an elevated ANA titer, elevated liver enzymes and rheumatoid factor. My eyelids started to droop shortly after the double vision.
I never took steroids or any of the drugs prescribed for Myasthenia, however I did recover slowly. I had all of my amalgam fillings removed by a mercury-free dentist and started taking many many supplements. It took 3 1/2 years for my eyelids to go back up. But I did recover. I encourage anyone diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis to consider the possibility that your amalgam fillings, also called "silver fillings" can be at the root of your illness. There are many tests which you can have done (not blood) which can help you in determining if your fillings are causing your body to retain the mercury which is released from the fillings 24/7 from the date they are implanted. You can find the names of mercury-free dentists at the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. Please, do not allow just any dentist to remove your fillings, as they are not taught to safely remove them.
Also, please feel free to write to me for additional information.
You have nothing to lose by looking into this possibility, and everything to gain.
Freya Koss
Wynnewood, PA
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