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Suggest Treatment For Heavy Metals Poisoning
Question: Dear Dr. XXXXXXX
It is XXXX. Heavy metals poisoning
I started the chelation therapy. After a while I experienced cest pain and went to hospital. They finaly recognized the real diagnosis. Heavy metals.
The lab test showed a troponin 40 times higher than normal. The level of lead was
low but mercury and cobalt levels are still very high. Stopped the therapy.
I feel dizzy in the morning. The leg muscle are very week and the lower back muscle are painful when standing. This is it for now.
Sincere thanks again
XXXXXXX
It is XXXX. Heavy metals poisoning
I started the chelation therapy. After a while I experienced cest pain and went to hospital. They finaly recognized the real diagnosis. Heavy metals.
The lab test showed a troponin 40 times higher than normal. The level of lead was
low but mercury and cobalt levels are still very high. Stopped the therapy.
I feel dizzy in the morning. The leg muscle are very week and the lower back muscle are painful when standing. This is it for now.
Sincere thanks again
XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Mixed feelings, hoping for the best
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX sir.
I am disheartened to hear that you are still suffering from the heavy metal poisoning, but also happy that your doctors have finally established an accurate diagnosis.
Please do let me know the type of treatment initiated, so I can rest assured that the right treatment has been initiated.
I would also like to point out that chelation therapy can be used to treat both mercury and cobalt poisoning, so please do check on the possible options, and do not hesitate to keep me informed.
I hope and pray that you receive accurate treatment, and am here to ensure the same happens.
Best wishes sir.
Mixed feelings, hoping for the best
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX sir.
I am disheartened to hear that you are still suffering from the heavy metal poisoning, but also happy that your doctors have finally established an accurate diagnosis.
Please do let me know the type of treatment initiated, so I can rest assured that the right treatment has been initiated.
I would also like to point out that chelation therapy can be used to treat both mercury and cobalt poisoning, so please do check on the possible options, and do not hesitate to keep me informed.
I hope and pray that you receive accurate treatment, and am here to ensure the same happens.
Best wishes sir.
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