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Posted 1/17/2012 8:08 PM (GMT 0)
Probably one of the most interesting discussions I came upon today in some other forum was how people with UC/Chrons were removing or replacing their mercury fillings and feel like changes were positive. Apparently mercury fillings release a form of vapor that is obviously toxic to the system. I mean I have a few, i'm not ruling it out it could be an issue and would be worth it to get it checked out... Anyone else?
Posted 1/17/2012 8:18 PM (GMT 0)
I had mine removed in the early 90s. Not for UC, however, more for how reactive my body was over the past 10 years. I opted for gold inlays on the bottom, insurance covered it. But wouldn't for the top, which I opted for composite (maybe not the right term).

I still have UC...no change there.

q
Posted 1/17/2012 10:21 PM (GMT 0)
I have some metal fillings that I would like to replace but my insurance doesn't cover the cost for composite and I can't afford the difference. Hopefully some day I will be able to upgrade.
Posted 1/18/2012 1:13 AM (GMT 0)
I had my amalgam fillings replaced 15 years ago. I still got IBD about two years ago. I think it's a good idea to get them replaced. You might want to research the proper removal protocol for making sure you don't get a high exposure to mercury during the process. And then shop around for someone that will do the work that way.
Posted 1/18/2012 2:04 AM (GMT 0)
Considering I've never even had a cavity....no.
Posted 1/18/2012 3:38 AM (GMT 0)
Mercury is very dangerous, random jeopardy fact, the phrase "mad as a hatter" comes from hundreds of years ago when mercury was used in the hat making process, and inhaling the fumes made the hatters insane.
I don't think that the type of mercury used in fillings is the same or that the amount is great enough to cause problems. I had some of mine replaced while I still had uc, because of new cavities and didn't notice a difference. I guess it can't hurt to try.
Posted 1/18/2012 3:40 AM (GMT 0)
They release a lot of mercury when removed. Not ideal but they outlast all but gold by 2 to 1. Lots of money in removing them. People have blamed them for just about everything. Mine are staying in.
Posted 1/18/2012 5:27 PM (GMT 0)

quincy said...
I had mine removed in the early 90s. Not for UC, however, more for how reactive my body was over the past 10 years. I opted for gold inlays on the bottom, insurance covered it. But wouldn't for the top, which I opted for composite (maybe not the right term).

I still have UC...no change there.

q

Thanks for posting that, very informative. My dentist just showed me how my fillings are ground down, I was previously a grinder. Teeth and fillings gold etc all ground to sharp edges. So I know the metal got into my system.

Sounds like I can toss this idea onto the scrap heap of failed UC cures without investing time nor money.
Posted 1/18/2012 9:08 PM (GMT 0)
I was really hyped up 10 or so years ago, had all my amalgams removed,did not change a thing, still have UC.

I must admit that i did not chelate to try and remove the mercury that may have leached into my body, my son is interested in doing this now,to try and improve his pouch function.

Is it worth it,don't know.

Old Mike

Posted 1/18/2012 9:55 PM (GMT 0)
Here is a link about this from QuackWatch if anyone is interested in a different point of view about fillings:

http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/mercury.html
Posted 1/18/2012 10:40 PM (GMT 0)
I wonder where MyUC is? He's a dentist and could probably shed some light on this topic.
Posted 1/18/2012 10:47 PM (GMT 0)
I still have one huge amalgam filling in one of my molars...I got it almost 17 years ago. I have horrendous teeth (and not many left...you would think I soaked them in sugar all day long) and am having more major dental work later this month...I will find out then if that filling is bad at this point or not. All my other ones had decay grow under or around them. I also clench my teeth which also ruins fillings and teeth. Gotta love it. Do I think it caused my UC...heck no.
Posted 1/18/2012 11:17 PM (GMT 0)
I have a molar that is almost all filling Sheri. I want to get it replaced but I know it will lead to a root canal and I don't want to deal with that. I have a really bad jaw and lately it hurts. If I have to open it through a root canal, I would be so uncomfortable. I clench and I've had decay under my fillings too. What great luck we have. :( I hope your dental work goes smoothly at least - quick and painless.
Posted 12/16/2014 7:35 AM (GMT 0)
Had signs of Colitis in late 2000's, then doctor said to just avoid stress. Things improved sum what over the next few years. Then one year I had one side of the fillings removed, felt better, then later on a filling on the side that remained was leaking and I didn't feel too well. Had that side removed, about 3 fillings. Year later had Colitis flare up. Just wondering what steps people took to reduce the mercury and reduce the Colitis. Thanksf
Posted 12/16/2014 8:01 AM (GMT 0)
I got a new cavity filled about a year ago and actually requested a mercury filling. I grind my teeth and have cracked many porcelain crowns/broken fillings and didn't want to deal with that anymore. Anyway, since I got the mercury filling, my UC has been very much under control.
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