Are You Mercury Poisoned? Signs and Symptoms to Watch For!steemCreated with Sketch.

in health •  7 years ago 

As we continue our in depth look at the element mercury and how it negatively impacts health, we want to help people identify if they are experiencing poisoning by this heavy metal.



Our previous post on this issue discussed the very common dental practice of using mercury in amalgam fillings, which is now one of the biggest if not the biggest threat to health and a huge source of exposure for millions of people. If you are dealing with this and want your fillings out, please read our post on safe removal or replacement protocols

Other sources of mercury exposure can come from coal mining, all seafood (fish, shellfish, supplements, etc) in the form of methylmercury, some meats and dairy if the animal was fed contaminated grains, household objects like light bulbs and thermometers, some food additives, vaccinations and prescription drugs, fetal and postpartum exposure via mother, and last but not least our water and air supply.

Now let's take a look at some of the signs and symptoms of mercury toxicity to clue you in on potential issues you might be facing. 


How you are affected depends on how you were poisoned. An acute case of mercury poisoning via vapors will cause different issues versus prolonged exposure via a food or dental source.  With that said, please keep in mind that mercury can adversely hinder so many of the different body systems that not all people will experience all or any of the same symptoms. 

Unfortunately, this is part of the reason it is hard for people with mercury toxicity to be taken seriously via the mainstream medical community, because when you express distress with more than one body system at a time you are often considered a hypochondriac or told it is psychosomatic. 

For these reasons, please keep in mind that the list below is far from comprehensive.



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Elemental mercury toxicity (mostly occurs from vapor exposure) can cause:

  • Mood swings
  • Nervousness
  • Irritability
  • Other emotional changes
  • Insomnia
  • Headaches
  • Abnormal sensation
  • Muscle twitching
  • Tremors
  • Weakness
  • Muscle atrophy
  • Decreased cognitive functions

Source: \http://www.emedicinehealth.com/mercury_poisoning/page3_em.htm

Organic mercury toxicity (usually from ingestion) can cause:

  • Impaired neurological development
  • Peripheral vision impairment
  • Stinging or needle-like sensations in the extremities and mouth
  • Loss of coordination
  • Muscle weakness
  • Other impairments of speech and hearing

Source:  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/mercury_poisoning/page3_em.htm

Extended exposure to mercury can cause chronic disease:

  • Neurological disorders
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Adrenal and thyroid problems
  • Autoimmune disorders
  • Digestive disorders
  • Allergies
  • Chemical sensitivities
  • Mental illness
  • Sleep disorders
  • Chronic infections such as Lyme and Candida

Resource: https://www.sott.net/article/345184-Mercury-The-Quintessential-Anti-Nutrient



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As you can clearly see, mercury can have devastating effects on health; the damage depends on length and type of exposure.

If you have experienced any of these signs or chronic conditions and you know or suspect you have been exposed to mercury in any of the forms listed above, please find a quality and competent care provider who has experience with mercury related issues that can help you work on clearing your current exposure and detoxing any mercury you may have stored in your tissue/cells. 

Whether you have mercury poisoning or not, please consider supplementing with nascent iodine! This is a required nutrient with many important functions in the body, just one of which is detoxing heavy metals like mercury! 

If you have enough iodine in your system (95% of the population is deficient in this vital nutrient, so chances are you don't have enough iodine), not only does it help detox mercury build up, but it protects your from further exposure. 

Given the numerous sources of mercury contamination in the modern environment, it makes sense to protect yourself with iodine. Plus, you need to have this element in your body anyway to regulate metabolism, create hormones, and generally keep the body healthy. Learn more about nascent iodine here. 

We hope this will inspire you to do additional research and work towards the best possible health for yourself!


For additional resources on this topic please check out some of these links as well as the ones above:
https://www.sott.net/article/345184-Mercury-The-Quintessential-Anti-Nutrient
https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/the-dangers-of-mercury-exposure-to-your-health/
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/mercury_poisoning/page3_em.htm
https://worldmercuryproject.org/mercury-facts/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwtpDMBRC4ARIsADhz5O7nx9GD4ZPWZ2xMhb5ktFfHCbp7R8gjb3rbD9_fXTvOxP86wbGndCIaAh6KEALw_wcB




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When I was a kid a thermometer broke in my mouth and I swallowed a load of mercury - I remember that the xrays from the hospital were very cool, showing all the little dots going down my digestive tract. I think the mercury in thermometers has a protective coating on it. But all the same, next time I'm irritable this seems like a good excuse.

Yikes, that sounds scary!

I highly suggest you look into detoxing mercury from your body. If you don't activly try to remove it then it is still there even from when you were a kid, and if you have kids or are planning on it then they will get some of that as well. Best wishes :-)

I've just started culturing kmobucha so that seems like a good start!

Yes, @kate-m do some research on detoxing mercury! It accumulates in the body unless you take intentional steps to flush it out. To our knowledge, there is not a protective coating on mercury in thermometers.

Organomercury compounds are really extremely toxic
The famous tragedy was Karen Wetterhahn spilling a few drops of dimethyl mercury on the latex gloves, though immediately removed but still lead to her death after few months.
Handling mercury containing compounds are obviously troublesome which arise when you try to dispose them.

Yes it is well documented that mercury is toxic to human health. It's important that we talk about this so people can protect their health and limit exposure!

Another event was on miniamata in japan, where merury poisoning was from eating fish or something..

So true, those organomercury and lots of toxin are prone to bioaccumulation.

Had an elderly friend that fought with docs constantly because she felt terrible. Finally began to feel better when she had her teeth extracted because of mercury poisoning. Thank you for making it real. 🐓🐓

Thanks for commenting, @mother2chicks! It's happening to a LOT of people, but it's not yet being taken seriously by the mainstream "health"care industry. It's important that we talk about these things and people share their experience!

So agree with the sharing . My friend got well as her dear husband began to decline. Keep posting and thanks for coming by. 🐓🐓

Going to get get me some iodine

A very wise investment!
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Thanks I will have to go and check it out!!

Yes please do and let me know!

It is very difficult to detox mercury from the body.

It is VERY difficult but VERY dangerous to not detox. Detox is almost as important as stopping any further contamination.
The BEST way to detox is a high quality Nascent Iodine of which you can get from The Garden of Eden!
Are you sure that you have actually tried high quality Nascent iodine in regular and proper doses? All our research and experience shows it is the best for mercury poisoning and detox.
Check it out!
http://www.intothegardenofeden.com/iodine1.html

Yes I have tried all the things touted to 'detox' heavy metals. Including the iodine. Thank you. Perhaps some of Dr Bonlie's work may interest you.

That is very unfortunate. If you find anything that REALLY works for you please let us know.
With that being said we do know people who have detoxed mercury before and been tested. So maybe you are somehow still getting exposure from sea food or something.

Yes it is unfortunate. I dont eat much seafood and have no mercury in my mouth. If I find anything that does work I will let you know.

It can be a lengthy process yes. This is why it's all the more important to take the vital nutrient IODINE.
The body requires this element to carry out it's basic operations, AND it detoxes mercury!! Nascent iodine is a really valuable supplement for everyone to consider, not just those who have been exposed to mercury.

Thank you for your response. From my personal experience Iodine (nascent) has not supported my mercury detox which has led me down the rabbit hole. There is research showing that magnetic therapy and detoxifying agents are needed. Otherwise the body moves the mercury around. 😀

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Yes this is extremely important information.

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Yes this is truly life saving and life changing information! KNowledge is power, and every individual has the power to protect their health!

I have a lot of those symptoms going on. I thought I might have MS. Not sure what's happening. A detox will hopefully help. Thanks

Do you currently have dental amalgams in your mouth? Have you ever had some in the past.

I haven't read this particular article I've linked below but I've read a lot information on the subject of MS and its possible link to mercury poisoning.

The link is from an organization I respect and which have provide a ton of studies proving the deleterious effect of mercury amalgams.

This article is once more packed with links to studies showing the problem cause by these dental amalgams. There's 27 cited studies.

Multiple Sclerosis and Mercury Exposure Summary and references

Multiple sclerosis (“MS”) was first commonly identified in the nineteenth century during the time frame in which amalgam fillings came into common use. Unpublished anecdotal evidence has indicated that a significant number of, but certainly not all, MS victims who have their mercury/silver fillings removed resolve (spontaneous remission) or improve gradually. This anecdotal evidence has been supported by published studies over the course of the past 50 years.


@teamsteem Thank you for this information. This is exactly right, I have heard of many neurodegenerative disorders being linked to heavy metal poisoning like MS, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Autism, etc. Here is a doctor that cured her own MS by detoxing and changing her diet to get what her body was missing.

good one.

Wow! First I've heard that. Yes I have silver fillings and also a silver dental bar which has been in there for over 10 years. Thanks for this info I'm going to research some more and probably have them out.

Read the other posts made recently by @gardenofeden talks about all the mercury related things that you NEED to know.

If you do have them removed which I do recommend, you really need to make it done safely. I have had many amalgams removed myself.

Failure to have them safely removed can cause some serious complication while having them removed safely has a very low risk of complication.

I can wait to make a post about this subject. I have pages of notes about my hundreds of hours of research on the subject...

On Safe Removal or Replacement of Amalgam Fillings

Is Your Dentist Poisoning You?

Thank you again, @teamsteem for you valuable contribution! @kaykunoichi definitely continue educating yourself. There are options if you suspect mercury poisoning, and it is possible to detox and regain your health.

Please look into nascent iodine as well, it is a super vital nutrient that everyone is supposed to be consuming anyway, plus it detoxes heavy metals.

I think I have some of that Iodine i'll give it a try

I also just remembered today that I smashed a mercury light bulb in a confined space (wardrobe) by accident a few months ago :O it's all starting to make sense!!

Any of you guys tried the Detox Qube from QuickSilverScientific.com ?

No, haven't heard of it. We're going to address some of our favorite detox protocols in upcoming posts.

Glad to add my experience. The box costs $800, had 3 of them. Let's keep in touch :-) Following you. Steemit.chat same nick :)

People always say that fish are healthy. Yes, of course. We have to have them in our diet, but it's important where they come from. Fishes are great source of omega-3 acids and other important microelements, but unfortunately they contain also mercury really often. We must be carefull.

You can get omega 3 and omega 6 from plants as well. I take a supplement each day called Body Bio oil. It is rich in both but make from safflower and sunflowers.

If you read my post on Lambs Quarter you would find that lambs quarter is VERY RICH in both omeg3 and omega6 fatty acids!
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This is a valuable point. The oceans have been poisoned, and humans may expose themselves to toxic levels of mercury by consuming seafood. There are usually safer sources for the nutrients found in seafood.

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Thank you for helping us reach more people! Everyone needs to be aware of this information.

This is a detailed outline of mercury poisoning however I think it's important that improper nutrition, a lack of exercise and an irregular sleep pattern can cause many of the symptoms listed and improving in those areas is step one. Followed by being tested for mercury poisoning.

All the best friend! Keep up the informative posts.

Thank you for reading and commenting, @harrynewman! Mercury poisoning has a long and extensive list of symptoms that overlap with a lot of other diseases and conditions, which is just one reason that western medicine has difficulty diagnosing and addressing it.

Basic & accessible investments in health like improving nutrition, hydration, rest, and breathing properly will make vast improvements in one's existence and enjoyment of life in every case of disease. All of the body's systems are improved, and the body is more capable of maintaining health even when exposed to toxins.

Thanks, these days i use iodine salt when boiling my potatoes and i eat extra magnesium, i feel a lot better than before, not sure if i have had mercury poisoning or just magnesium deficiancy, but feels better knowing how to treat these issues :)

Yes it's definitely important to be educated on the issues so you can take preventative steps to protect & maintain health.

About iodized salt: it's not an optimal form of iodine, and you're shorting your body significantly if that is the only source of iodine you are depending on. In fact, it is not even iodine but iodiDe with a "d" that is added to that salt, and mounting evidence shows that the body doesn't even absorb that efficiently. Plus, it's processed with other chemical toxins.

You might get the bare minimum requirement to prevent enlargement of the thyroid (goiter) from that salt, but that is nowhere near what the human body actually needs for real health. This is a really important issue as well, and many people have been misled about their iodine needs as well as how much they get.

One of the properties of iodine is detoxing halogens & heavy metals, so it is no surprise that we are seeing a huge iodine deficiency in the population correspond to a huge rise in toxicity.

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