Don't Settle For "it's Your Hormones Honey!"

Written by chicagohealers.com practitioner Dr Diane Meyer -- Going from doctor to doctor and hearing "It's your hormones honey," made me want to scream! As an educated person, degreed in Psychology and Dentistry, I knew there were answers I wasn't getting.

The many doctors I consulted with were stymied, as my persistent and chronic symptoms were so varied. Having no connection with one another, they did not know what to call my illness. Grappling with various labels, and unable to identify a cause, the symptoms were classified as idiopathic.

Sick and tired of living with a laundry list of debilitating chronic symptoms including mental confusion, irritability, short temper, memory loss, uncontrollable bursts of anger, tingling/numbness in my hands and feet, muscle spasms, rectum and vaginal pain which felt like a stabbing knife, carpel tunnel, sore throats, urinary infections, ulcerated esophagus, reflux, irritable bowel, acne, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, tremors, overwhelming fatigue, slurred speech, neck & shoulder pain, depression, anxiety attacks, low self esteem, hearing problems, blurred vision, headaches, heart palpitation, irregular menstruation and a miscarriage at 5-1/2 months while in my senior year of dental school. WOW!!!! Hormones? I don't think so!

I was a walking medical disaster, and I emphasize WAS. At the suggestion of a friend I attended a seminar. There, I learned that the myriad of symptoms I had been battling for years were most probably not of hormonal origin, but a direct result from occupational exposure to mercury from placing/removing silver-amalgam fillings, including the fillings in my own mouth.

Motivated to research the toxicity of mercury in silver/amalgam fillings, I discovered from many governmental agency such as the (ATSDR) Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry, (NIOSH) National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, the manufacturers of the silver-amalgam material safety data sheets, and other reliable sources, we found that that these fillings are a potential health risk. Interesting, silver-amalgam fillings are classified as hazardous waste prior to placement in the body and hazardous waste after removal from the body. I was in shock to learn that the mercury in these fillings are released in the form of a vapor. I was taught the mercury is locked in and can not come out. We know that mercury is a neurotoxin, but I wasn't taught to what degree, or that my unborn/children I nursed could also be harmed by these vapors.

Here I was, I found out that I was misinformed about the fillings. It was my wake-up call to question what I knew and see where that would lead me. The more I learned the more I realized that my health had been severely compromised by my own mercury amalgam filling and occupational exposure. I knew enough from dental school and my research to know that upon removal of the mercury amalgam the amount of mercury exposure increases as it is drilled. Thus, you are likely to receive a large exposure. I sought out a dentist trained in minimizing this problem. Following removal of the fillings, I sought help from many physicians trained to treat people with mercury toxicity. Having the fillings removed is just the beginning of a long road to recovery because the mercury had been absorbed into the body.

So I had begun a ten year journey of recovery with the realization that I had been mislead about something that I thought was helping people. I took this increased awareness and began a quest for answers. I used my scientific intellect to ravenously research ways to support the body. I reached out to many other healers, and I used my spiritual intent to know that our bodies are self-healing.

It took five years of treatment, now nearly 9 years post removal, and I have regained my life. The good news is people can improve their health with the help of doctors who learn how to diagnosis and treat the mysterious symptoms from chronic mercury poisoning/allergy.

After my own quest for health and all that I have heard and learned from my patients, I know with clarity the power we have to heal. We just need to be pointed in the right direction and given awareness of our available tools. I know that this can be a daunting task to people, especially if they are ill. This is why I like to work with people to support and guide them on how they can start on their own journey. With my medical background, research capability, and the wealth of information I have gathered through my healing journey, I feel I can give people the start they need to find their healing modalities as well as coach them through their quest for health.

It is my wish that you don"t settle for less. You need to believe in yourself, your instincts, do your homework and don"t accept being sick without questioning what the cause might be. Below I have attached a list of symptoms that will help you in your journey! Don"t settle for "it"s all in your head or it"s your hormones honey!!!"

Symptoms of Mercury Poisoning

Recognized by ADA

It is well known that mercury will stores:

1st in the kidney

2nd in the liver

3rd in the neurological tissue

4th in the GI tract, and then in the rest of the tissues


Symptoms related to mercury are vast; however, even the American Dental Association (ADA) admits to the following symptoms:
Cardiovascular System

Anemia

Agina

Heart attack

Heart murmur

Tachycardia

Pressure in chest

Arteriosclerosis

Irregular heartbeat

Unexplained chest pains


Digestive System

Colitis

Constipation

Ulcers

Diarrhea

Diverticulitis

Stomach cramps

Loss of appetite

Digestive problems

Frequent bloating

Frequent heartburn


Immune System

Cancer

Candia Albicans

Asthma

Mononucleosis

Allergies

Leukemia

Rhinitis

Swollen glands

Sinusitis

Chronic Fatigue

Epstein-Barr virus

Environmental illness

Hodgkins disease

Immune deficiency disease

Susceptible to flu, colds, etc.


Oral Cavity

Bad breath

Bleeding gums

Mouth ulcers

Leukoplakia

Stomatitis

Swollen tongue

Loosening of teeth

Loss of teeth

Bone loss around teeth

Increased flow of saliva

Enlarged salivary glands

Burning sensation in mouth

Metallic taste in mouth

Periodontal (gum) disease

Sore throat "" persistent cough
Central Nervous System

Dizziness

Convulsions

Dim vision

Epilepsy

Facial twitches

Insomnia

Voices in head

Hearing difficulty

Mental disability

Muscle paralysis

Muscle twitches

Multiple Sclerosis

Ringing in ears

Speech disorders

Difficulty walking

Chronic headaches

Unexplained leg jerks

Failure of muscle coordination

Noises or sounds in head

Narrowing of field of vision

Numbness of arms and legs

Tremors of hands, feet, lips

Tingling of fingers, toes, lips, or nose

Loss of ability to perform hand movement


Endocrine system

Arthritis

Increased sweating

Diabetes

Diabetic tendency

Edema

Thyroid Dysfunction

Osteoporosis

Slow healing

Leg cramps

Weight loss

Kidney stones

Pain in joints

Cold hands and feet

Decreased sexual activity

Chronic low body temperature

Frequent urination "" especially at night

1) Tremor observed in fine voluntary muscle movement, such as handwriting, eventually progressing to convulsions.

2) Depression, fatigue, increased irritability, moodiness, nervous excitability "" especially when criticized

3) Inability to concentrate, loss of memory

4) Insomnia or drowsiness

5) Nausea and diarrhea

6) Loss of appetite

7) Birth defects in offspring

8 ) Nephritis or symptoms of kidney disease

9) Pneumonitis

10) Swollen glands and tongue

11) Ulceration of oral mucosa

12) Dark pigmentation of marginal gingiva and loosening of teeth


Other documented symptoms that affect various body systems include the following:

Psychological & Behavioral
Anxiety Emotional Instability
Apathy Inability to concentrate
Confusion Psychological disturbances
Depression Lowered intelligence
Fits of anger Manic Depression
Forgetfulness Lack of self-control
Irritability Short attention span
Hallucinations Short-term memory loss Skin
Nervousness Sleep disturbances Acne Excessive itching
Nightmares Difficulty making decisions Dermatitis Rough skin
Tension Unexplained suicidal ideas Skin flushes Rashes
Your Dr. said, "It"s your nerves" Energy Symptoms
Lethargy Chronic Fatigue
Drowsiness Oversleeping
Tiredness Lack of energy

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