Can fluorescent light sensitivity be caused by heavy metals?

I have a severe reaction to fluorescent lights (feel weak and faint after only a few minutes). I also have weak muscles and a boatload of other weirdsymptoms. My new Dr thinks I may have heavy metal poisoning and is going to test for that. Have any of you ever heard of that causing light and electrical field sensitivity? Does that make sense at all?

Thanks! Amy

> I have a severe reaction to fluorescent lights (feel weak and faint
> after only a few minutes). I also have weak muscles and a boatload of
> other weird symptoms. My new Dr thinks I may have heavy metal
> poisoning and is going to test for that. Have any of you ever heard
> of that causing light and electrical field sensitivity? Does that
> make sense at all?

Yes, that is commonly thought to be a cause and effect. You might be
able to help yourself out by eating or taking supplements that help the
liver and adrenals work better, and also things which bind to metals and
other toxins in the colon and get them out of the body. Also removing
any unnecessary metal on your person, including belt buckles, dental
work, eyeglasses, watches, etc. may help. As would reducing your
exposure to EMF in areas that you have control over (like your house)

Marc

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I have a severe reaction to fluorescent lights (feel weak and faint after
only a few minutes). I also have weak muscles and a boatload of other weird
symptoms. My new Dr thinks I may have heavy metal poisoning and is going
to test for that. Have any of you ever heard of that causing light and
electrical field sensitivity? Does that make sense at all?

Thanks! Amy


Amy, yes! I believe heavy metals CAN be a culprit. Interestingly, I have
the same reactions (and my name is also Amy). That was my whole reason for
joining this forum. It took me probably 11 years to figure out it was the
lights. I know. Slow! Before, I was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia, had
chronic fatigue, and I have thyroid issues too. Whether the thyroid is related
to heavy metals-I don't know.
When under fluorescents, I have so many symptoms and feel like I am
literally dying, or as I can best describe, 'melting' inside.
Reading up on heavy metals has made me realize that it may take literally
years to feel my best. There are many products out there. I'm currently
taking about four but that is because I was so dang tired of feeling sick and
tired!
Amy



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Hi Amy,
You are not alone, you'll find plenty of people on this forum who have
reactions to fluorescent lights in this way - and plenty of other "weird
symptoms" to boot. Often it can be a mixture of causes - heavy metals can be
one of them, but there are others. Liver and immune system problems are
commonly involved, hence Marc's recommendations. It's good both to reduce
your immediate exposure and to look at ways of strengthening the body to get
a long-term improvement. There's lots of discussion in other mails on the
best way of doing these ....good hunting!

Ian

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From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Amy
Sent: 14 November 2009 16:03
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [eSens] Can fluorescent light sensitivity be caused by heavy
metals?




I have a severe reaction to fluorescent lights (feel weak and faint after
only a few minutes). I also have weak muscles and a boatload of other weird
symptoms. My new Dr thinks I may have heavy metal poisoning and is going to
test for that. Have any of you ever heard of that causing light and
electrical field sensitivity? Does that make sense at all?

Thanks! Amy






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Incidentally Amy, you're fortunate to find a doctor who accepts your
symptoms as genuine rather than trying to claim "it's all in your mind". As
so many electrosensitivity-type symptoms are unusual and don't match with
normal common sense, disbelief by doctors, friends and family is a common
problem - which you may already have experienced :-(

Ian

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From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Ian
Kemp
Sent: 14 November 2009 19:51
To: [hidden email]
Subject: RE: [eSens] Can fluorescent light sensitivity be caused by heavy
metals?




Hi Amy,
You are not alone, you'll find plenty of people on this forum who have
reactions to fluorescent lights in this way - and plenty of other "weird
symptoms" to boot. Often it can be a mixture of causes - heavy metals can be
one of them, but there are others. Liver and immune system problems are
commonly involved, hence Marc's recommendations. It's good both to reduce
your immediate exposure and to look at ways of strengthening the body to get
a long-term improvement. There's lots of discussion in other mails on the
best way of doing these ....good hunting!

Ian

_____

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[mailto:eSens@yahoogroups. <mailto:eSens%40yahoogroups.com> com] On Behalf
Of Amy
Sent: 14 November 2009 16:03
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Subject: [eSens] Can fluorescent light sensitivity be caused by heavy
metals?

I have a severe reaction to fluorescent lights (feel weak and faint after
only a few minutes). I also have weak muscles and a boatload of other weird
symptoms. My new Dr thinks I may have heavy metal poisoning and is going to
test for that. Have any of you ever heard of that causing light and
electrical field sensitivity? Does that make sense at all?

Thanks! Amy

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Amy - thanks for your reply. What supplements are you taking? Are the supplements you're taking making you feel any better? I also have fibro and thyroid problems -- there seem to be SO many culprits -- gluten, candida, food allergies,-- I don't know where to start -- but heavy metal tests scare me (I've read about people having bad reactions -- but that can be the case for anything and everything.) I'm confused! What are you taking for your thyroid problems?

Thanks! Amy : )




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To: [hidden email]
Sent: Sat, November 14, 2009 1:31:39 PM
Subject: Re: [eSens] Can fluorescent light sensitivity be caused by heavy metals?

[hidden email] writes:

I have a severe reaction to fluorescent lights (feel weak and faint after
only a few minutes). I also have weak muscles and a boatload of other weird
symptoms. My new Dr thinks I may have heavy metal poisoning and is going
to test for that. Have any of you ever heard of that causing light and
electrical field sensitivity? Does that make sense at all?

Thanks! Amy


Amy, yes! I believe heavy metals CAN be a culprit. Interestingly, I have
the same reactions (and my name is also Amy). That was my whole reason for
joining this forum. It took me probably 11 years to figure out it was the
lights. I know. Slow! Before, I was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia, had
chronic fatigue, and I have thyroid issues too. Whether the thyroid is related
to heavy metals-I don't know.
When under fluorescents, I have so many symptoms and feel like I am
literally dying, or as I can best describe, 'melting' inside.
Reading up on heavy metals has made me realize that it may take literally
years to feel my best. There are many products out there. I'm currently
taking about four but that is because I was so dang tired of feeling sick and
tired!
Amy



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Ian -- Where would I find Marc's recommendations? I want to hit it every possible way I can Thanks! Amy




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From: Ian Kemp <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Sent: Sat, November 14, 2009 1:51:10 PM
Subject: RE: [eSens] Can fluorescent light sensitivity be caused by heavy metals?

Hi Amy,
You are not alone, you'll find plenty of people on this forum who have
reactions to fluorescent lights in this way - and plenty of other "weird
symptoms" to boot. Often it can be a mixture of causes - heavy metals can be
one of them, but there are others. Liver and immune system problems are
commonly involved, hence Marc's recommendations. It's good both to reduce
your immediate exposure and to look at ways of strengthening the body to get
a long-term improvement. There's lots of discussion in other mails on the
best way of doing these ....good hunting!

Ian

_____

From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Amy
Sent: 14 November 2009 16:03
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [eSens] Can fluorescent light sensitivity be caused by heavy
metals?




I have a severe reaction to fluorescent lights (feel weak and faint after
only a few minutes). I also have weak muscles and a boatload of other weird
symptoms. My new Dr thinks I may have heavy metal poisoning and is going to
test for that. Have any of you ever heard of that causing light and
electrical field sensitivity? Does that make sense at all?

Thanks! Amy






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Amy - thanks for your reply. What supplements are you taking? Are the
supplements you're taking making you feel any better? I also have fibro and
thyroid problems -- there seem to be SO many culprits -- gluten, candida, food
allergies,-- I don't know where to start -- but heavy metal tests scare me
(I've read about people having bad reactions -- but that can be the case
for anything and everything.) I'm confused! What are you taking for your
thyroid problems?
I'm taking Sun Chlorella at 14 tablets a day, and three products from
Maxam labs. One is Pca-Rx, one is BSAID and one is PC3X. I had to work up to
that gradually of course because just the PCA rx or chlorella will make all
my symptoms worse.
I still get migraines occasionally, and I suspect this is from me not
drinking enough water to clear things out. I'm really bad about that! Some days
are much worse than others. The lights seem to hardly bother me (but I
always try to wear my sunglasses in stores) and some days are just horrible. I
made the mistake of going with my dh to Best Buy a few weeks ago, without
my sunglasses. By the time I got out of the store my memory, even for
simple things was just about gone! I couldn't even talk. I mean, I guess I could
have but it would have taken an exorbitant amount of effort and force and
I felt unable to. I realized afterwards, duh! It's not just about the lights
in a store like Best Buy, it's ALL the electronics and such.
Anyway, if you do try one of the Maxam lab products, don't do the eight
sprays they say on the bottle or you will be sorry! Start with just one. Same
with any kind of chlorella. It's always best to start low.
Amy


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> I'm taking Sun Chlorella at 14 tablets a day

One problem with chlorella is that many brands seem to be contaminated
with heavy metals to start with, so if you find yourself steadily getting
worse from chlorella, it may be time to switch brands.

I believe the least contaminated brand (or one of the least) is
Prime Chlorella:

http://www.primechlorella.com/

These are also in pretty small tablets (200 mg each), which may be good
if you are ultra-sensitive.

BioPure is also good:

http://stores.homestead.com/BiopureHealingProducts/StoreFront.bok

But again, if using chlorella (or anything that mobilizes heavy metals)
makes you go downhill, you should cut back the dosage or discontinue
(or maybe something in between, like only take it a few days each week).

Marc

Hi Amy, I also react to fluorescent lights, halogen lights and the new energy saver lights ...





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Hi, Amy,
 
Yes, I have had testing and I have read many doctors believe you won't get anywhere until you address heavy metal toxins.  For me personally, amalgam fillings are still an issue, but last I looked into this, there still did not exist an alternative that I could tolerate for my 2 wisdom teeth.  (I cannot have them removed due to the roots sitting on nerves.)  But I have improved greatly by addressing various other issues--especially my liver and lymphatic function and getting toxins out of my body.  Mercury didn't show up on my one test, and I forget the reason (but there was one).  It did measure high on my second.  I was also somewhat high in aluminum and lead.  In Europe, especially, the EMSsavvy docs really put emphasis on chelating metals and getting rid of amalgams.  I have not specifically heard of this causing flourescent lightintolerance, but almost all EMS people do have flourescent light intolerance to one degree or another, so it
certainly seems connected in some way.
 
My best to you; hope you are feeling better soon,
Diane

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From: Amy <[hidden email]>
Subject: [eSens] Can fluorescent light sensitivity be caused by heavy metals?
To: [hidden email]
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009, 11:03 AM


 



I have a severe reaction to fluorescent lights (feel weak and faint after only a few minutes). I also have weak muscles and a boatload of other weird symptoms. My new Dr thinks I may have heavy metal poisoning and is going totest for that. Have any of you ever heard of that causing light and electrical field sensitivity? Does that make sense at all?

Thanks! Amy









     

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AMEN, Amy! 
 
What Ian wrote re your doc is so right!  Your doctor is a keeper!  You are lucky to have him and he sounds as though he has done some homework.  (And THAT is also a rarity in many medical circles!)
 
Diane

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From: Ian Kemp <[hidden email]>
Subject: RE: [eSens] Can fluorescent light sensitivity be caused by heavy metals?
To: [hidden email]
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009, 3:40 PM


 



Incidentally Amy, you're fortunate to find a doctor who accepts your
symptoms as genuine rather than trying to claim "it's all in your mind". As
so many electrosensitivity- type symptoms are unusual and don't match with
normal common sense, disbelief by doctors, friends and family is a common
problem - which you may already have experienced :-(

Ian

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From: eSens@yahoogroups. com [mailto:eSens@yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Ian
Kemp
Sent: 14 November 2009 19:51
To: eSens@yahoogroups. com
Subject: RE: [eSens] Can fluorescent light sensitivity be caused by heavy
metals?

Hi Amy,
You are not alone, you'll find plenty of people on this forum who have
reactions to fluorescent lights in this way - and plenty of other "weird
symptoms" to boot. Often it can be a mixture of causes - heavy metals can be
one of them, but there are others. Liver and immune system problems are
commonly involved, hence Marc's recommendations. It's good both to reduce
your immediate exposure and to look at ways of strengthening the body to get
a long-term improvement. There's lots of discussion in other mails on the
best way of doing these ....good hunting!

Ian

_____

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[mailto:eSens@ yahoogroups. <mailto:eSens% 40yahoogroups. com> com] On Behalf
Of Amy
Sent: 14 November 2009 16:03
To: eSens@yahoogroups. <mailto:eSens% 40yahoogroups. com> com
Subject: [eSens] Can fluorescent light sensitivity be caused by heavy
metals?

I have a severe reaction to fluorescent lights (feel weak and faint after
only a few minutes). I also have weak muscles and a boatload of other weird
symptoms. My new Dr thinks I may have heavy metal poisoning and is going to
test for that. Have any of you ever heard of that causing light and
electrical field sensitivity? Does that make sense at all?

Thanks! Amy

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Diane - What kind of tests did you have done? My Dr wants to do a 6 hr provoked urine test where they give you a chelating drug by IV and then collect the urine for 6 hours. I have read that some people got worse even just being tested and that scares me. Did you ever do anything like that? What kind of things have you done or taken to detox and how did you address liver and lymphatic functions? I just know nothing about this and am feeling quite lost.

Thanks for your help! Amy




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To: [hidden email]
Sent: Sun, November 15, 2009 11:30:59 AM
Subject: Re: [eSens] Can fluorescent light sensitivity be caused by heavy metals?

Hi, Amy,

Yes, I have had testing and I have read many doctors believe you won't get anywhere until you address heavy metal toxins. For me personally, amalgam fillings are still an issue, but last I looked into this, there still did not exist an alternative that I could tolerate for my 2 wisdom teeth. (I cannot have them removed due to the roots sitting on nerves.) But I have improved greatly by addressing various other issues--especially my liver and lymphatic function and getting toxins out of my body. Mercury didn't show up on my one test, and I forget the reason (but there was one). It did measure high on my second. I was also somewhat high in aluminum and lead. In Europe, especially, the EMS savvy docs really put emphasis on chelating metals and getting rid of amalgams. I have not specifically heard of this causing flourescent light intolerance, but almost all EMS people do have flourescent light intolerance to one degree or another, so it
certainly seems connected in some way.

My best to you; hope you are feeling better soon,
Diane

--- On Sat, 11/14/09, Amy <[hidden email]> wrote:


From: Amy <[hidden email]>
Subject: [eSens] Can fluorescent light sensitivity be caused by heavy metals?
To: [hidden email]
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009, 11:03 AM






I have a severe reaction to fluorescent lights (feel weak and faint after only a few minutes). I also have weak muscles and a boatload of other weird symptoms. My new Dr thinks I may have heavy metal poisoning and is going to test for that. Have any of you ever heard of that causing light and electrical field sensitivity? Does that make sense at all?

Thanks! Amy











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Hi Amy,
 
I had a type of blood test (don't remember the name) and hair analysis--both twice to test toxic metals in my body.  I wrote more in another email to you why the first test didn't work.  I didn't have the provocative test you write about, however.  That said, I have had chelationtherapy by IV!  You can die from this, but if your doc is reallyknowledgeable and experienced, you should be ok (with chelation therapy, Imean).  My doc at the time was wonderful and I did improve greatly afterwards--this was way back in the early 1980s!  I just sat in a big cushy reclining chair and they put the IV in and monitored me.  Ittook several hours--I may not remember correctly, but I think 5 or 6 hoursand I had lunch at one point.  It was completely painless, but I think I had some reactions like migraines and when I did, if I remember correctly, they adjusted the IV. 
 
I also had other interventions at the time--liver support, mega nutrient supplementation, glandular therapy, and diet changes--no sugars, no yeasts,no glutens, low fruit, low carb, high protein.  I had nearly died of liver failure and regular medical intervention was not helping me at the time, which was how I came to use something so controversial (actually I should say novel--not sure it had gotten to controversial status yet)!  My health was good after these interventions for 5 years, after which I declined again over about 4 years to bed-bound status.  The doctor who had treated me died (bless him!) during my good period, so I was back to square one and trying to find doctors to replicate what hehad done.  Finally, after not finding anyone who could do this, I started reading up on and experimenting on various parts of his therapies myself. 
 
That was when I went thru the decade which finally led to many health improvements.  I am still not 100% well--I still battle with MCS and EMS, tho not as badly as in the past.  But I am no longer in bed, and generally speaking, have energy to hike, bike, garden... and enjoy life.  Since my hand accident in the spring, I have had increased problems with fatigue (nothing as bad as when my CFS was active) and chronic bronchial asthma.  Both are probably due to the anti-biotics I had to take for my hand surgery.  I have started killing off bad gutflora again for those can lead to both CFS and mucus proliferation which incites my asthma, for me.  (In fact, I could NOT get past the fatigue of CFS without dealing in part with the gut flora issues, when I overcame CFS in the past.)
 
I have written reams of (smile, Marc!  lol) off-topic and on-topic posts discussing the things I have done to get better here on the forum. I will send you some copies of those posts privately later today if I can get to that.  (I have several I keep to send to people who ask.) I have an appt, after which I have a dinner engagement, so.....  It might be later this week if I don't get to it today, but I will try to send at least one post today.
 
Take care, dear.  It will take time, but you can improve. 
Hold onto that thought,
Diane

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From: Amy Green <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [eSens] Can fluorescent light sensitivity be caused by heavy metals?
To: [hidden email]
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 12:44 PM


 



Diane - What kind of tests did you have done? My Dr wants to do a 6 hr provoked urine test where they give you a chelating drug by IV and then collectthe urine for 6 hours. I have read that some people got worse even just being tested and that scares me. Did you ever do anything like that? What kind of things have you done or taken to detox and how did you address liver and lymphatic functions? I just know nothing about this and am feeling quitelost.

Thanks for your help! Amy

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From: Evie <evie15422@yahoo. com>
To: eSens@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sun, November 15, 2009 11:30:59 AM
Subject: Re: [eSens] Can fluorescent light sensitivity be caused by heavy metals?

Hi, Amy,

Yes, I have had testing and I have read many doctors believe you won't get anywhere until you address heavy metal toxins. For me personally, amalgam fillings are still an issue, but last I looked into this, there still did not exist an alternative that I could tolerate for my 2 wisdom teeth. (I cannot have them removed due to the roots sitting on nerves.) But I have improved greatly by addressing various other issues--especially my liver and lymphatic function and getting toxins out of my body. Mercury didn't show up onmy one test, and I forget the reason (but there was one). It did measure high on my second. I was also somewhat high in aluminum and lead. In Europe,especially, the EMS savvy docs really put emphasis on chelating metals andgetting rid of amalgams. I have not specifically heard of this causing flourescent light intolerance, but almost all EMS people do have flourescent light intolerance to one degree or another, so it
certainly seems connected in some way.

My best to you; hope you are feeling better soon,
Diane

--- On Sat, 11/14/09, Amy <amygreen53@yahoo. com> wrote:

From: Amy <amygreen53@yahoo. com>
Subject: [eSens] Can fluorescent light sensitivity be caused by heavy metals?
To: eSens@yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009, 11:03 AM

I have a severe reaction to fluorescent lights (feel weak and faint after only a few minutes). I also have weak muscles and a boatload of other weird symptoms. My new Dr thinks I may have heavy metal poisoning and is going totest for that. Have any of you ever heard of that causing light and electrical field sensitivity? Does that make sense at all?

Thanks! Amy

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Hi Marc, I remember you saying something about the S.C. brand but each
time I do web searches and can't find anything about their product having
heavy metals in them. Do you remember where you saw or heard this from? In the
meantime, I did shoot off an email to them yesterday asking if they have a
lab report about mercury in their product. We'll see what they say.
Those are great links you gave out below. I think next time I'll order
from the primechlorella.
Amy

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I'm taking Sun Chlorella at 14 tablets a day

One problem with chlorella is that many brands seem to be contaminated
with heavy metals to start with, so if you find yourself steadily getting
worse from chlorella, it may be time to switch brands.

I believe the least contaminated brand (or one of the least) is
Prime Chlorella:

_http://www.primechlhttp://www._ (http://www.primechlorella.com/)

These are also in pretty small tablets (200 mg each), which may be good
if you are ultra-sensitive.

BioPure is also good:

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(http://stores.homestead.com/BiopureHealingProducts/StoreFront.bok)

But again, if using chlorella (or anything that mobilizes heavy metals)
makes you go downhill, you should cut back the dosage or discontinue
(or maybe something in between, like only take it a few days each week).

Marc}}





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> Hi Marc, I remember you saying something about the S.C. brand but each
> time I do web searches and can't find anything about their product
> having heavy metals in them. Do you remember where you saw or heard
> this from?

This might have been via private email with a doctor who was trying to
find the purest chlorella for their own practice. I had mentioned that
the Sun Chlorella made me much worse, while the Earthrise brand did not.
They replied that this was because they had already tested Sun Chlorella
as being much more contaminated than Earthrise. But this was years ago...
for all I know, both of these companies could have changed their
manufacturing practices or suppliers.

And chlorella is a pretty controversial subject in general -- there are
those who insist that chlorella does not remove metals from the body,
but rather just moves them around. I however have not noticed much
better results from the alternatives that are suggested....

Marc

Hi again, Amy,
 
Here is a summary, of sorts, of things which have helped me.  (I sent as an attachment.  If you have problems accessing it, just say so and I will resend.)  I sent this post to the group sometime last spring, but you may have missed it.  For my adrenals and lymphatic system, nothing works for me better than the Calcium AEP and pantethine supplementation.  High on my list of helps is alkaline water or hydrogen supplementation--both do the same.  (This might address a particular problem whichis adrenal related for me--serotonin dumping.  However, Marc and manyat the forum have tried hydrogen supplements and report feeling better.  I personally like the alkaline water better than the supplements (but the supplements are a tad cheaper) because it makes drinking water more palatable for me.  I always used to choke on water, as weird as that sounds.  But with alkaline water, the water is smoother and goes down more easily.)  As you read the
attachment, make notes as you go as to what you would like more info on and then ask me for that.  That way I will get to where you want to go faster.  Thanks.  I will address more what I specifically used for detoxing and my liver later in the week.  I am not sure I have those posts saved on this computer.  Sorry I can't be faster in answering, but I am not going to be home this week.
 
Hope this helps you,
Diane
 
 

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From: Amy Green <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [eSens] Can fluorescent light sensitivity be caused by heavy metals?
To: [hidden email]
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 12:44 PM


 



Diane - What kind of tests did you have done? My Dr wants to do a 6 hr provoked urine test where they give you a chelating drug by IV and then collectthe urine for 6 hours. I have read that some people got worse even just being tested and that scares me. Did you ever do anything like that? What kind of things have you done or taken to detox and how did you address liver and lymphatic functions? I just know nothing about this and am feeling quitelost.

Thanks for your help! Amy

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From: Evie <evie15422@yahoo. com>
To: eSens@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sun, November 15, 2009 11:30:59 AM
Subject: Re: [eSens] Can fluorescent light sensitivity be caused by heavy metals?

Hi, Amy,

Yes, I have had testing and I have read many doctors believe you won't get anywhere until you address heavy metal toxins. For me personally, amalgam fillings are still an issue, but last I looked into this, there still did not exist an alternative that I could tolerate for my 2 wisdom teeth. (I cannot have them removed due to the roots sitting on nerves.) But I have improved greatly by addressing various other issues--especially my liver and lymphatic function and getting toxins out of my body. Mercury didn't show up onmy one test, and I forget the reason (but there was one). It did measure high on my second. I was also somewhat high in aluminum and lead. In Europe,especially, the EMS savvy docs really put emphasis on chelating metals andgetting rid of amalgams. I have not specifically heard of this causing flourescent light intolerance, but almost all EMS people do have flourescent light intolerance to one degree or another, so it
certainly seems connected in some way.

My best to you; hope you are feeling better soon,
Diane

--- On Sat, 11/14/09, Amy <amygreen53@yahoo. com> wrote:

From: Amy <amygreen53@yahoo. com>
Subject: [eSens] Can fluorescent light sensitivity be caused by heavy metals?
To: eSens@yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009, 11:03 AM

I have a severe reaction to fluorescent lights (feel weak and faint after only a few minutes). I also have weak muscles and a boatload of other weird symptoms. My new Dr thinks I may have heavy metal poisoning and is going totest for that. Have any of you ever heard of that causing light and electrical field sensitivity? Does that make sense at all?

Thanks! Amy

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Sorry Everybody,

This was mistakenly sent to the group and was supposed to be sent privately, hence no attachment!  I make this mistake routinely as you all know.  It helps not to write your email at 3 AM.  lol
 
Sorry again, for wasting your time,
Diane
--- On Mon, 11/16/09, Evie <[hidden email]> wrote:


From: Evie <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [eSens] Can fluorescent light sensitivity be caused by heavy metals?
To: [hidden email]
Date: Monday, November 16, 2009, 3:11 AM


 



Hi again, Amy,
 
Here is a summary, of sorts, of things which have helped me.  (I sent as an attachment.  If you have problems accessing it, just say so and I will resend.)  I sent this post to the group sometime last spring, but you may have missed it.  For my adrenals and lymphatic system, nothing works for me better than the Calcium AEP and pantethine supplementation.  High on my list of helps is alkaline water or hydrogen supplementation- -both do the same.  (This might address a particular problem which is adrenal related for me--serotonin dumping.  However, Marc and many at the forum have tried hydrogen supplements and report feeling better.  I personally like the alkaline water better than the supplements (but the supplements are a tad cheaper) because it makes drinking water more palatable for me.  I always used to choke on water, as weird as that sounds.  But with alkaline water, the water is smoother and goes down more easily.)  As you read the
attachment, make notes as you go as to what you would like more info on and then ask me for that.  That way I will get to where you want to go faster.  Thanks.  I will address more what I specificallyused for detoxing and my liver later in the week.  I am not sure I have those posts saved on this computer.  Sorry I can't be faster in answering, but I am not going to be home this week.
 
Hope this helps you,
Diane
 
 

--- On Sun, 11/15/09, Amy Green <amygreen53@yahoo. com> wrote:

From: Amy Green <amygreen53@yahoo. com>
Subject: Re: [eSens] Can fluorescent light sensitivity be caused by heavy metals?
To: eSens@yahoogroups. com
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 12:44 PM

 

Diane - What kind of tests did you have done? My Dr wants to do a 6 hr provoked urine test where they give you a chelating drug by IV and then collectthe urine for 6 hours. I have read that some people got worse even just being tested and that scares me. Did you ever do anything like that? What kind of things have you done or taken to detox and how did you address liver and lymphatic functions? I just know nothing about this and am feeling quitelost.

Thanks for your help! Amy

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From: Evie <evie15422@yahoo. com>
To: eSens@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sun, November 15, 2009 11:30:59 AM
Subject: Re: [eSens] Can fluorescent light sensitivity be caused by heavy metals?

Hi, Amy,

Yes, I have had testing and I have read many doctors believe you won't get anywhere until you address heavy metal toxins. For me personally, amalgam fillings are still an issue, but last I looked into this, there still did not exist an alternative that I could tolerate for my 2 wisdom teeth. (I cannot have them removed due to the roots sitting on nerves.) But I have improved greatly by addressing various other issues--especially my liver and lymphatic function and getting toxins out of my body. Mercury didn't show up onmy one test, and I forget the reason (but there was one). It did measure high on my second. I was also somewhat high in aluminum and lead. In Europe,especially, the EMS savvy docs really put emphasis on chelating metals andgetting rid of amalgams. I have not specifically heard of this causing flourescent light intolerance, but almost all EMS people do have flourescent light intolerance to one degree or another, so it
certainly seems connected in some way.

My best to you; hope you are feeling better soon,
Diane

--- On Sat, 11/14/09, Amy <amygreen53@ yahoo. com> wrote:

From: Amy <amygreen53@ yahoo. com>
Subject: [eSens] Can fluorescent light sensitivity be caused by heavy metals?
To: eSens@yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009, 11:03 AM

I have a severe reaction to fluorescent lights (feel weak and faint after only a few minutes). I also have weak muscles and a boatload of other weird symptoms. My new Dr thinks I may have heavy metal poisoning and is going totest for that. Have any of you ever heard of that causing light and electrical field sensitivity? Does that make sense at all?

Thanks! Amy

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Alright, thanks. I hope SC gets back to me and I'll let you all know what
they said, even if they don't.
Amy



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This might have been via private email with a doctor who was trying to
find the purest chlorella for their own practice. I had mentioned that
the Sun Chlorella made me much worse, while the Earthrise brand did not.
They replied that this was because they had already tested Sun Chlorella
as being much more contaminated than Earthrise. But this was years ago...
for all I know, both of these companies could have changed their
manufacturing practices or suppliers.

And chlorella is a pretty controversial subject in general -- there are
those who insist that chlorella does not remove metals from the body,
but rather just moves them around. I however have not noticed much
better results from the alternatives that are suggested...b






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