DAMS Fact Sheets on Mercury Exposure from Amalgam and Adverse Health Effects DAMS Intl. 850-878-9024
DAMS(Dental Amalgam Mercury Solutions) is a patient support group providing
information to mercury toxic individuals on testing, treatment options, list of
specially trained dentists and doctors, etc. (www.dams.cc
ph:651-651-4572; dams@usfamily.net ) We have provided
information to many thousands of poisoned people, most
of whose health improves significantly with proper treatment after reducing
mercury exposure. We have documentation on thousands of such patients.
The information on this
FS1 Mercury Exposure
Levels from Amalgam
(click
on FS number)
Documents that amalgam
is the number one source of mercury (both inorganic and methyl)in most people with mercury amalgam fillings, and that
daily exposures commonly exceed federal Gov't
guidelines for mercury exposure. It also documents the reasons
for the high exposure from amalgam- the high volatility of mercury which
vaporizes constantly to gas at room temperature and oral galvanism of mixed
metals in the mouth.
FS2 Environmental Effects of Mercury from Amalgam
Documents that the environmental
effects of amalgam are affecting everyone since those
with amalgam fillings have high levels of daily excretion(as
much as 100 ug/day) that are going into sewers and
causing high levels of mercury in municipal sewer plants and into rivers and
lakes, resulting in enough mercury in waterways to cause levels
in fish to be over Gov't health standards for mercury
in fish. Over 33% of all
FS3 Chronic Health Problems caused by Mercury from Amalgam
Documents that mercury from amalgam
is a cause or major factor in over 30 chronic health conditions, and summarizes the mechanisms of
causality, as well as documenting 60,000 clinical cases of
recovery or significant improvement after amalgam replacement.
FS4 Childhood Neurological and Behavior Problems related to Mercury
Documents that mercury
and other toxic metals are the most common cause of childhood neurological
conditions such as autism, ADD, learning disabilities, etc. and
that toxic metal exposures
are also a primary cause or factor in behavioral problems, juvenile
delinquency, violence, criminality, and serial killers. A
National Academy of Sciences Report indicates 50% of
FS5 State Bills involving Amalgam
Several
states have recently passed legislation restricting use of amalgam or providing
that dentists who use amalgam must warn the patients that amalgam contains mercury which
is known to have harmful health effects.
FS6 Amalgam Effects on Dentists and Dental
Staff
Documents that dentists
and dental staff in offices that use amalgam get high levels of occupational
exposure to mercury, and significant adverse health effects are common. Adverse effects include
neurological effects, depression and mood problems, high incidence of allergies,
reproductive effects. (over 100 medical study
references)
FS7 Oral Effects of Dental Amalgam
Medical
Studies Document Widespread
Common Adverse Oral Effects of Dental Amalgam Fillings and High
Levels of Accumulation of Mercury in Gums, Oral Mucosa, Jaw Bone, Brain, and
Central Nervous System. Oral effects include gingivitis, halitosis, oral lichen
planus, amalgam tattoos, oral cancers, inflamation of gums and oral mucosa, sinusitis, oral
galvanism, pain, TMJ, metal mouth, etc., plus systemic effects on brain and
(Over
100 medical study references and thousands of documented case histories)
FS8 Endocrine Effects of Mercury
from Amalgam
Widespread
Adverse Health, Cognitive, and Fertility Effects from Mercury's Endocrine
Disrupting Hormonal Effects Found to Be Affecting Millions. Some of the endocrine related
conditions/symptoms found to be commonly caused by these hormonal effects in
infants and children include widespread neuropsychiatric conditions and
developmental disorders such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, learning disabilities,
mood disorders, mental retardation, spontaneous abortions, eczema, asthma,
systemic allergies, behavioral problems, and juvenile delinquency.
The
endocrine related conditions/symptoms found to be commonly caused by mercury in
adults include hypothyroidism, chills, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia,
depression and mood disorders, anxiety, anger, memory loss, balance problems,
infertility, endometriitis, menstrual disorders, low
sperm counts, diabetes, etc. (over 1000 medical study references reviewed)
FS9 Mercury connection to
chronic neurological and autoimmune conditions
Documents
the mercury connection
to chronic health conditions- MS,
FS10 Susceptibility factors in
mercury toxicity effects
Susceptibility factors in mercury toxicity: immune reactivity, detoxification system function, enzymatic blockages, synergistic exposures.
FS11 Health Effects related to
Root Canal Teeth and Cavitations
In
addition to mercury, other oral or dental related conditions have been found to
be major factors in chronic degenerative health conditions- including root-canaled
teeth, cavitations, and gingivitis. Oral infections such as
these have been found to have common systemic effects on the cardiovascular and
immune systems, as well as major neurological effects. Conditions that these
are commonly a factor in include Rheumatoid arthritis,
Over
50% of root canaled teeth and wisdom tooth extraction
sites have been found to have infection or necrosis of the jaw bone.
FS12 Autoimmune conditions for which
mercury is cause or factor
Most
autoimmune conditions like Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Lupus (
FS13
Mercury Vapor
Effects at lower levels of exposure than other mercury forms
Mercury
Vapor Causes Neurological Developmental and Behavioral Effects at Lower Levels
than Other Forms of Mercury.
FS14 Mercury connection to Allergies and
Immune Reactive Conditions
The
Mercury Connection to Allergies and Immune Reactive Conditions: allergies,
asthma, eczema, diabetes, autism, etc. in children and chronic fatigue,
Fibromyalgia, lupus, psoriasis, oral lichen planus,
multiple sclerosis
in adults.
Millions are immune reactive to mercury and very high percentages of people
with chronic conditions such as those listed.
FS15 EMF Effects: the Amalgam Connection
Health
Effects of EMF(Electromagnetic Fields): the Mercury
Connection
Evidence
for Adverse Health Effects from electromagnetic fields including
Cancer,
other immune and chronic neurological conditions such as
Depresssion,etc. Evidence that a
significant mechanism of causality is EMF causing significant increases in
mercury release and exposure from amalgam dental fillings.
FS16 Cardiovascular and Neurological
conditions affected by mercury from amalgam
Large numbers of peer-reviewed medical
studies and clinical tests document common high mercury exposures from dental
amalgam fillings and fish, and common significant adverse neurological and
cardiovascular effects caused by such mercury exposure.
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FS17. Blood tests are not reliable
measure of mercury body burden or toxicity
Blood tests not reliable indicator
of mercury body burden or mercury toxicity. Better tests are available.
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FS18. The Metabolic Effects of Mercury Exposure
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FS19. Epilepsy: the mercury connection and
nutritional treatment
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FS20. Amalgam is the largest source of
exposure of both inorganic and organic mercury in most people.
FS21 Review: Children’s
Amalgam Studies
B.
Windham, Research
Director and President, DAMS International,
Comments
on Children’s Amalgam Study one:
"Neurological
and Renal Effects of Dental Amalgam in Children", D.C. Bellinger
et al, JAMA,
and Preliminary Comments on “Neurobehavioral Effects of
Dental Amalgam in Children”,
T. A. De Rouen, et al,
JAMA,
FS22 Oral Effects of Dental Amalgam
Adverse
Health Effects from Accumulation of High Levels of Mercury from Dental Amalgam
Fillings in the Gums, Oral Mucosa, and other parts of the body. The high levels of mercury that
accumulates in the mouth and other parts of the body of those with amalgam
fillings commonly cause gum inflammation, metallic taste, tender teeth, mouth
sores and pre-cancers, bad breath, bleeding gums, throat irritation, and serious
autoimmune conditions such as oral lichen planus, stomatitis, eczema, multiple sclerosis(MS), lupus, thyroiditis, etc., caused by proliferation of inflammatory
cytokines.
FS23. Mercury :
One of the most common causes of chronic health problems and a major worldwide
environmental and health problem
FS24. Mercury and food
intolerances/leaky gut/etc.
Mercury
and food intolerances: common causes of chronic conditions related to leaky gut
and intestinal dysfunction such as ulcerative colitis, IBS, Chron’s, eczema,
psoriasis, food allergies, arthritis, ADHD, and autoimmune disease; and
treatments that improve these conditions.
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To
Sign International Petition that calls for an IMMEDIATE WORLDWIDE BAN on the
use of Amalgam Dental Fillings (50% Mercury) in Human Beings go to:
www.petitiononline.com/mercury/
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Medical Test
Discussion:
Hair
element test
is a good general test but not as good as some others for some specific
purposes. Hair is a more reliable indicator of organic mercury than inorganic
and is not accurate for those with blood allele types that don’t excrete
mercury well, so if you are interested in documenting daily exposure level from
fillings its not the best. But the distribution of essential minerals
gives a good indication of mercury toxicity, since mercury
affects cell membrane permeability and causes common essential mineral
imbalance patterns. The test also gives indication of exposure levels to other
toxic metals that many are exposed to- lead, arsenic,
antimony, cadmium, nickel, etc. It also provides important information on
essential mineral deficiencies and imbalances.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Autism-Mercury/files/HOW_TO_hair_test
Stool test(Doctors
Data Lab, inquiries@doctorsdata.com) and saliva
test better for daily exposure
If
you have several amalgam fillings or gold crowns(likely
over amalgam) you almost surely get more daily exposure than gov't guidelines and enough to make your problems worse. So
testing in this case is just documentation to convince someone else you have a
problem. A challenge
test using a chelator such as DMSA (obtainable
through www.vrp.com) is a better test for body burden than other available
tests but nutritional support and safe protocols need to be followed. Urine
mercury tests are more reliable than blood, due to mercury extremely short half
life in blood. But urine mostly measures short term exposure also- not body
burden unless a chelator is used. www.doctorsdata.com www.bodybalance.com www.vrp.com www.gdx.net/
A fractionated porphyrin test is a good general test for
diagnosis and treatment benefits. Gives indication of whether you have toxics
causing metabolic damage, what level, and likely cause based on pattern of
which porphyrins are high- test is sensitive to
light, temp, shaking so care with sample needed by you and lab. Most major labs do the test but
not all have accurate protocols and results. Perhaps the most accurate
For
many common problems, the Genova Lab comprehensive liver detox test is extremely useful for
diagnosis and treatment, whatever the cause of your toxicity problems. Gives
indication of level of exposure to free radicals (which toxics cause) and how
well your detox system is working and info on whether
some of your basic enzymatic metabolic processes might be blocked or damaged.
www.gdx.net/
site also a source of good general information on causes and cures of
common health problems
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Tests
for mercury and other toxic exposures
A
hair element test
is a good screening
test for level of toxic metal exposures people
have,
along with essential mineral imbalances and deficiencies- which have
significant effects on health. Hair tests are inexpensive and easy, providing
useful information and should be done at least every 2 or 3 years. Hair tests
can be obtained through your doctor from Doctors Data Lab (www.doctorsdata.com ) or Great Smokies Diagnostic Lab(www.gdx.net
); or Great Plains Laboratory, www.greatplainslaboratory.com/test19.html
or
without a doctor from Vitamin Research Products(www.vrp.com
) or
an
affiliate of Genova Lab (www.bodybalance.com ).
Address
for Genova Lab is
Phone
is
For
those with chronic conditions, Genova has a very
useful compilation of research
on causality and treatment of most chronic conditions at their
web site www.gdx.net –
look
for (by condition) and search site news. Other functional tests such as
comprehensive liver detox test are available through
your doctor,
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Doctors
Data Lab
for
hair toxic metals
screen or stool toxic metals screen(through
your doctor)
(they send kit) stool test is good test of daily exposure
levels to toxic metals
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The
Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment provides a thorough analysis of thyroid
secretion and metabolism, including peripheral thyroid conversion and thyroid
autoimmunity. By measuring hypersensitive thyroid-stimulating hormone (
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Scientific
Nutrition for Autism and PDD Info on autism causes
http://kirkmanlabs.com/index.htm
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Brainchild
Nutritionals www.brainchildnutritionals.com Liquid vitamin/supplements
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Advanced Metallothionein (MT)
Profile (AMP) Test with direct measurement of metallothionein.
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MetaMetrix
Labs(http:// www.metametrix.com ) has useful hair test,
Amino acid panel, organic acid panel, etc.
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For
testing for major sources of immune
reactivity causing immune and autoimmune conditions like
MELISA
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test
for causes of immune condtions:
Immunosciences Lab (immune reactivity,allergies, mycoplasma- see
research pages), http://www.immuno-sci-lab.com/test_alp.html
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Perlmutter
Clinic,
neurological conditions like MS, Parkinson's,
BrainRecovery.com,
the book, by David Perlmutter MD;
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Many
or most chronic autoimmune
conditions such as
After
determining cause and reducing exposure and treatment, most with these
conditions show significant improvement.
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Those
with chronic conditions also usually have other infections such as mycoplasma,
bacterial, viral, or parasites. Toxic exposures weaken the immune system and
facilitate
infectious
conditions. These should be tested for and treated. A clinic and lab with
experience at testing and treating mycoplasma is Dr.
Garth Nicholson www.immed.org
another
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There
is a way to order just about any test you want without your doctor's order. Go
to www.healthchoice.net The company is called Direct
Laboratory Services and they make it possible for anyone to get just about any
test they want. www.directlabs.com/
Direct Labratory Services will do urine or blood
tests for you.
The
urine test would be processed through DDI, and costs $149 (I think this is
called a "toxic elements test" but my notes are incomplete.) When
this came up before, people said they thought the price throught
Direct Lab Svcs was quite inflated. For anyone
interested, the way they do this is they have a doctor who requests the tests
for you.
They
can also do a fecal test for heavy metals for $155, or a urine test for mercury
ONLY for $86.
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Home
Saliva test for mercury
(not as accurate as test through a doctor) http://heavymetalstest.com/mercurytest.php
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Bremen
Lab in
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http://www.accuchemlabs.com/
A
good test for non-metal toxins is done by Accu-Chem
Labs in
AAL
does some very useful tests in other areas with applications to our children,
for example, the urinary polypeptides with IAG. (Amy (Md) )
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Treatment
options:
the
most important thing is to determine
toxic exposures and eliminate or reduce the exposure. If
mercury from amalgam is a problem, it is extremely important to get work done
by a specially trained dentist who uses protective equipment to reduce exposure
to patient and staff. It is documented that the equipment and training of the
dentist makes as much as 90% difference in your mercury exposure when amalgam
is being dealt with. See the lists below for dentists with special training and
call and ask questions.
It
is important to provide
proper nutrition and supplements since those with
toxicity
have high free radical activity and essential mineral imbalances, deficiencies.
People
should take a good multivit/min, extra vit C, antioxidants like CoQ10,
most
need extra magnesium, zinc, etc. and many are deficient in iodine, lithium,
etc.
Some
options for those with high exposures who need chelation
include DMSA(www.vrp.com), N acetyl cysteine(NAC)-
available from health food store but start with low doses to assess adverse
effects and build up if ok, DMPS(by prescription- oral or IV- start low level,
especially if weakened system- and lots of nutritional support, Vit C),
(Porphrazyme and cilantro- cilantro opens cell membranes to
allow passage of mercury, chelators chelate)
new
options Biocleanse
or Ioncleanse footbath with ionizer
( biocleanse.com or
ioncleanse.com )
The
text above and my papers mention some clinics with good experience at treating
the various conditions.
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Dentists
and Doctors with special training in working with amalgam, root canals, cavitations-
contact and ask for list
Amalgam
IAOMT
(Dental Association) www.iaomt.org
DAMS (www.amalgam.org ; ph:800-311-6265; dams@usfamily.net
Mercury Free Dentist list and Detox MDs www.flcv.com/FlMFD&MD.html
GSDL
Medical Lab MD list & info(www.gdx.net )
The
American
BioProbe Faq
Sheet: www.bioprobe.com/faq.asp
Protocols
for Replacing Amalgam
DAMS
Intl (651-644-4572)
& IAOMT (Dental Association) www.iaomt.org
Dr.
Richard Hansen, Protocols www.mercuryfilling.com/
Malmstrom High Fibre
Amalgam Replacement Protocol
http://home.swipnet.se/misac/vararticles8.html
Root
Canals & Cavitations
Cavitat Medical Technologies www.cavitat.com
E-mail: cavitat@cavitat.com
The
information on this web site is for information purposes only and not intended
as advice for treating any specific condition.
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page: www.flcv.com/dams.html
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