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Posted 1/14/2016 8:44 PM (GMT 0)
Has anyone done a safe, successful chelation with DMSA? I have toxic lead and mercury levels that my LLMD wants to use DMSA to detox.

There is so much conflicting information out there just within this small avenue of therapy.

Small, frequent doses or small doses with rest periods? My doc is suggesting a 3 days on, 11 days off regimen for 6 months. But I've seen DMSA is dosed at 10 mg/kg three times daily for 5 days, followed by 10mg/kg twice daily for 14 days as well (not sure of how long this regimen would be recommended for).

Then you read/hear that DMSA shouldn't be used at all - and there is much data to suggest that a DMSA provoked urine test isn't even a legitimate diagnostic. But I've been seen by my LLMD without much resolution in symptoms for a year now so I'm planning to give heavy metal detox a shot. I'd just like to know which route to go.
Posted 1/14/2016 8:47 PM (GMT 0)
The regimen your doctor suggested is close to what I did. I believe I did 2 days in a row, 5 days off.

DMSA can be rough on the stomach, so you will be able to tell if you can handle it. I would go with your doctor's protocol and see how you feel. If you tolerate it fine, then you can consider increasing the dose (if that's what you want).

But anyway, your doctor and mine seem to be in line with how they chelate with DMSA. Hope that helps.
Posted 1/14/2016 10:20 PM (GMT 0)
How often are you taking it on your 3 days on?

I did about 5 rounds of 3 on, 11 off. Following Andy Cutler method I dosed DMSA every 3 hrs (even through the night). I tried every 4 hrs in the beginning and got an excrutiating headache. After doing some reading on the subject apparently I was getting some redistribution. So I had to take it every 3 hrs and had no problem with that.

I'm hoping to retest metals soon to see if I need to continue.
Posted 1/15/2016 9:05 PM (GMT 0)
I followed the Cutler method. 3 days on 12.5mg every 4 hours.

I had very few side affects, the ones I did have were detox related. In the beginning I did have some weird stomach pains that came on strong and randomly. Those stopped after a few rounds.

I would totally recommend the Cutler protocol with DMSA, it's very safe and fairly gentle
Posted 1/16/2016 5:22 PM (GMT 0)
My LLMD wants me to do 125mg once-daily for 3 days then 11 off.

I've read a lot about more "natural" protocols too. More questions than answers at this point....
Posted 1/18/2016 5:36 PM (GMT 0)
Would you all say that you feel better (or had symptom resolution) as a result of doing the chelation protocols?
Posted 1/18/2016 5:51 PM (GMT 0)
I haven't felt anything yet. But I only did 5 rounds so far. I wanted to get retested to see if it helped at all.
Posted 1/19/2016 6:17 PM (GMT 0)
k07, unfortunately this seems to be the recurring response online, etc: "nothing yet, but....".

heck, some people at 40 rounds in don't feel much better - that is so demoralizing and makes you wonder if heavy metals is even really the issue.
Posted 1/19/2016 6:22 PM (GMT 0)
Just because you don't feel any different doesn't mean it's not working. I didn't feel any different but having metals in your system inhibits your immune system.
Posted 1/19/2016 6:40 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with Sarah. I don't feel comfortable leaving my levels high, and I think it will be one less road block for my immune system. Also, I think it's a slow process that I probably won't realize the benefits for months. I'm more concerned with finding a method that works safely. I am hopeful that when I get retested that it will show lower metal levels.
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