Archive for the 'amalgams' Category

Jul 03 2009

Epinephrine, Novocaine and Mercury Amalgams

Today, I had two old, mercury amalgam patched gold crowns removed. They said they took out a LOT of Mercury amalgam from under the crown.  They will replace them with Zirconium crowns that the man who analyzes the Clifford tests suggested to my dentist.  That man at Clifford would also be very interesting to interview. He has a wealth of info about compatible dental materials.

Another issue is the difficulty that epinephrine can cause.  One woman new to our support group never had a tremor until recently when she was given pain killer containing epinephrine and she has not stopped having tremors since that dental appointment.  Another woman said her “Parkinson’s” began at a dentist appointment. Our group leader asked his dentist who had been to a special conference where they said not to use Novocaine with epinephrine with people who have neurological challenges.  Another man was given a copy of the printed info that comes with both kinds of pain killer. Today my dentist gave me plain Novocaine without epinephrine.  After 2 hours of sitting while they worked I was shaky all over but it did go away.  It felt like it might be my body adjusting to the big clump of amalgam leaving.  I feel much better tonight.

I strongly feel people with Parkinson’s or a pre-disposition (heredity) should be informed about this issue and choice.  My dentist said they keep both kinds of pain killer available because there are people who are sensitive. (Also, the dermatologist uses pain killer with epinephrine and could be asked to use a non-epinephrine alternative.)

What are others learning about this issue?

Karen

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May 13 2009

Thanks for Being There

I just received this letter which literally made my day. I am taking in the praise as I post it here on the blog. Learning how to receive is healing on many fronts. (I have added links to the work that is referenced.)

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Parkinsons Recovery
www.parkinsonsrecovery.com

Dear Robert,

After listening to a number of your recent teleseminars, I would like to express my appreciation for your work.  I am also writing on behalf of Roy who has the symptoms of Parkinsons Disease, for your excellent work, interesting teleseminars/radio programs, and above all, the encouragement and hope you bring to all those who are suffering from PD.

As a direct result of listening to your programs, Roy is having his mercury amalgam fillings replaced by a natural substitute and has also begun to use the Ayurvedic herbs provided by Dr. Paneri, and as discussed by Nathan Zakheim in one of your interviews.  Furthermore, your weekly online programs have reinforced our conviction that maintaining a positive approach is paramount in achieving recovery.

We encourage you to keep up the very important work you are doing in providing both hope and concrete means of improving what can otherwise be a very difficult condition to face.

Sincerely,

Rivka

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