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.

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? 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.

Despite an anti 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?

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?

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.

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?

Thanks so much,

Tammy