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Grover's Disease: What works to help find relief?
Skin Health | Last Active: Nov 4 2:57pm | Replies (2012)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for your thoughtful response. I've been on this anti-inflammation diet for 6 weeks and it includes the avoidance of any processed sugars. The first week was the hardest and it's become an easier habit as time has progressed but I have not observed any changes in my GD skin condition but I'm hopeful and continuing on this path including the Cilantro smoothies.
I discovered I had mercury poisoning using a hair test and following the Cutlet Protocol for interpreting the test. I also had bloodwork that showed moderate levels of mercury in my bloodstream. I had five mercury amalgam fillings removed last year and I think that was the source of my mercury along with my love of sushi.
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You are doing everything I can think of to help. Just don't give up on your anti inflammation diet for at least 3 months. As seniors we all should have mercury in our systems so that's not unusual. I think of it like cigarettes, all smokers have side effects from smoking but only some get lung cancer. Some of us with GD are more sensitive to heavy metals. Even a small amount of mercury could be our cause.
I never had my amalgam filling removed. I read that old fillings, mine are 45 years old or more, have release all the exposed metals and that removal actually releases the trapped mercury into us, so backed off on that procedure. I occasionally had sushi. I have all my life and still do eat large ocean fish but have back and eat more fresh water fish. I love mussels, which are supposed to be the highest in mercury, yet only eat a few times a year now. I've cut out most shellfish except shrimp. I hope my occasional cilantro smoothie helps with that.