Important to track antibodies

January 7, 2009

Just though I'd add my experience with antibodies.

Several years ago I had mercury exposure and took DMSA for a few days

to clear it.Stopped DMSA because of kidney pain.Had antibody test

right before the DMSA and it was negative.Had antibody test right

after DMSA and the numbers were off the charts.......in the thousands.

I never had antibodies tested again till recently and they are

negative.Mercury is know to cause autoimmune disease however it may

just cause antibodies in some people for a period of time.

My suggestion would be to check occasionally to see if you have true

autoimmune or if mercury is causing the antibodies.

How long ago was the mercury exposure and how were you exposed?

Chantal

> I went to an M.D. yesterday for the first time in 6 years. Surprise--

> she is sharp as can be! She already knew about RT3, ordered good tests

> for me (FT4, FT3, RT3) and decided to test for other autoimmune

> problems since I have Hashi's and mercury exposure.

>

> Here's my question: She said it's not that vital to track the Hashi's

> antibodies; what's important to know is that I have them. Would you

> agree with this, Val?

>

> Thanks,

>

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