Re: NAC IV

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> Hi,

>

> This is my first post, although I've been chelating with 50mg of

ALA

> and 50mg of DMSA every 3 hrs for a couple months 7 days on 7 off.

I

> also have been using a personal far infrared sauna daily for 5

months.

TK--- FIR saunas are not recommended - see files section for Andy's

comments as to why. This may be part of your itching problem and I

would stop them for awhile to make sure [week or two].

> I've rid myself of my chemical sensitivity symptoms with the

sauna.

> My recent and only hair test did not meet the counting rules, but

> there was definitelly deranged mineral transport, mostly low. I

had 5

> amalgams removed a year ago.

>

> I'm doing well, feeling great on round, but I do have the

> redistribution symptoms at the end of the round--even with an extra

> day of DMSA only. There are only 2 symptoms: depressed mood and

itchy

> skin. The depressed mood is mild, but the itchy skin is severe. I

> have had itchy skin already without chelation, mostly just at

night,

> for a couple years. It was greatly exacerbated at month 3 after

> amalgam removal. I know mercury aggravates yeast, so I'm assuming

the

> redistribution is aggravating the yeast. Or, can mercury directly

> cause the itching?

TK--- could also be the dmsa or the filler that is with it, make

sure of the filler and that you are not sensitive to it.

It's all over my skin, but mostly on my feet and

> back. I call it an itch, but sometimes it's burning or pins and

> needles. There's no rash, but sometimes there are very small

bumps.

TK--- itching, rashes are a common complaint while chelating

> Despite an anti Candida diet

TK--- what do you consider a candida diet ?

and meds, the itching never gets better.

> This is greatly disrupting my sleep. I have had to take Lunesta

> every night for a year, nothing else gets me to sleep. Does anyone

> else have this skin problem? Does this sound like Candida? The

> itching gets worse with Diflucan and Nystatin, so I'm assuming

this is

> due to die off, and thus it is Candida. It never gets better

though.

> My tongue is coated at times. I haven't been chelating long, with

> time will this itching get better with the chelation or will it

only

> get better with Candida control?

TK--- probably both, you may need to switch fillers in the dmsa, Ala

or brands or switch to possibly DMPS. You may also need more help

with your candida diet and using other natural agents for control.

Benydryl can help with itching at night and it makes lots of people

like me sleepy so helps with both.

>

> My doctor wants to do an NAC IV. I remember reading in Andy's book

> that a glutathione IV is contraindicated, so would IV NAC be bad

too?

TK--- Do not do this ! You could have a severe reaction that can

harm you, oral supplementation is good enough if you need it and can

tollerate it. if you have low plasma cysteine or tollerate sulfer

foods you can experiment with trying oral NAC in small doses but be

careful and go slowly - do not do IV NAC !

> I have low glutathione, a normal cysteine level, and a very low

> sulfate level on my liver detox panel. I don't think he knows how

to

> read this test. So any input would be greatly appreciated.

TK--- Normal plasma cysteine usually means you do not need or should

not use sulfer foods, experiment cautiously. NAC in small amounts

if it doesn't cause problems can be helpful but not all of us

tollerate it. You can use epsom salt foot soaks or baths to help

with the sulfate levels, I suggest you start with foot baths, these

may also help with the itching.

>

> My doctor also recommended a gallbladder flush with olive oil and

> lemon juice. I've read in Andy's book this is not a good idea, but

> could someone explain why so I can explain it to my doctor?

TK--- Do not do this while chelating, it puts more stress on an

already stressed liver. Andy does not recommend them. If you are

bound and determnied to do one take a break from chelation before

and after. Also do a good flush, do some research prior and do not

[rely] on your doctor for good advice but research everything prior

to doing anything. Asking questions here is a good start along with

reading through Andy's book for reference and the links section.

>

> Thanks so much,

> Tammy

>