Underlying Conditions - Heavy Metals and Neurotransmitters

[FranLeigh]

My husband has persistent memory loss from statin (cholesterol lowering) drugs. He later developed a right hand tremor and more recently (Aug 2009) experienced a grand mal seizure (Neuro prescribed Lamictal XR 200mg). Our Naturopathic Physician ordered extensive testing to determine any underlying causes. We discovered my husband has very high levels of heavy metals (lead, mercury, aluminum & gadolinium) as well as very low levels of dopamine and serotonin. Vitamin D was also very low (now a healthy 65 ng/mL). His temperament does change after sundown but it's not as bad as it has been. He also went through a period of getting up in the middle of the night, getting dressed, etc., but sleeps 10 hrs a night now only getting up to go to the bathroom.

About 2 months ago I searched for a physician that provides "integrative heath care" and found one about 70 miles from home. About 1 month ago we started EDTA IV chelation to deal with the lead. 4 treatments down and 4 to go before retest. Also recommended (to help neurotoxicity) infusions of phosphatidylcholine. Later we'll address mercury (DMPS is the agent used to chelate mercury). As for aluminum I've ditched all the Teflon cookware and switched to ceramic. The gadolinium is the contrast agent used in brain MRI's. This stuff is still in his system (off the charts!) since August 2009.

It's been a long hard battle trying to find help for my husband, but I feel we are on the right track now. He does take lots of supplements (for memory and dopamine support) and only 1 prescription medication (lamictal).

Hope this info helps anyone else with a similar situation. Definitely look at the drugs your loved one is taking.

Fran