| I shared my story about how I tested very high for mercury vapor in the Week 25 post here. I stressed the importance of having mercury (amalgam fillings) removed properly and asked my friend Becky to share her story to stress this important issue of safe removal. Thank you so much for sharing this Becky! It’s the stories that have helped me the most. I had many mercury fillings as a kid. I remember that at times those fillings had to be changed out because of another cavity. I know this was done with out any extra care. Later in college, a Dr in Aurora talked my parents into taking out all the Mercury fillings. I certainly did not understand why but it was done and I don’t know if it is was done “properly” or not. Recently I have come to understand how toxic mercury is and that my exposure could also affect my children. My second born had many issues at birth and continues to struggle with speech and other things. He recently tested high in heavy metals and I can’t help but wonder if my mercury exposure provoked his health issues. |