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One man’s struggle with Chelation

(A PDF of this Viewpoint is available for download.)

This is a re-written version of some emails that I have sent on the subject, so please read it with that in mind. They were addressed to several people in the MRI-Gadolinium Toxicity Support Group.

A word before you read this. I usually do not post this kind of thinking on the support group because many people hold out chelation as their only hope.  I do not want to squelch their hope and I do not just want to be negative on it.  As you will see below, I have tried it and decided that it is not for me.  So I just tell my story.  Everyone has to make their own decisions.

Let me provide some background. My last contrast MRI (of 8 in total) was in October 2009 when I had three contrast MRIs within a two-week period.  (more…)

Difference between Linear and Macrocyclic GBCAs

GBCAs can be divided into two categories based on their molecular structure.  Linear and Macrocyclic GBCAs have different properties that may contribute to their propensity to dechelate at some time after administration. This very short video explains the difference between linear and macrocyclic GBCAs and it hits on transmetallation too. (more…)

Small Fiber Sensory Neuropathy from Gadolinium Toxicity

As you will see, I have been diagnosed as having Small Fiber Sensory Neuropathy, and the possible cause would appear to be my Gadolinium Toxicity.   This posting explains a bit about Small Fiber Sensory Neuropathy.

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Ideas on getting a Gadolinium Urine Test

I did Genova Diagnostics through my local Health and Wellness Dr. But there is a web  site that I would not be afraid to use because of the way the process works.

The Dr. just gives me a box with everything necessary including instructions for how to do it and how to FedEx it in with a prepaid FedEx label.

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