Amalgam fillings and RLS

[Stevie747]

My RLS and consequent insomnia started more or less overnight around 28 years ago . I could never figure it out and still don’t know if I can .

But I wanted to mention that the only significant change at that time was a huge amount of dentistry, crowns bridges and fillings in my wisdom teeth .

A couple of molers are almost entirely amalgam. I’ve done some research over the years and there does seem to be a lose link between Amalgam / Mercury and RLS . I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the subject.

I had the 2 molers finally removed this week , at the moment the RLS is a bit worse but maybe that is due to the disruption and a temporary rise in the mercury getting into blood . Has anyone else experienced a similar experience .

[Hidden]

I had approx 10 amalgam fillings from childhood. Like you, I explored this as a possible contributor to the condition. I had all amalgams removed by a dentist specialising in safe amalgam removal about 6 years ago. Ideally the next step would be heavy metal chelation, however I didn't do this as there are some questions as to the safety of this protocol.

Anyhow, I haven't noticed any difference in symptoms since having the amalgams removed.

[Stevie747 in reply to Hidden]

oh that’s a shame, I’m sorry it hasn’t helped . Will you not do the heavy metal chelation .

[Hidden in reply to Stevie747]

Upon revisiting this, I realise I should probably have called it a heavy metal detox as opposed to chelation.From memory I wasn't overly convinced of the benefits but would still consider a low grade detox.

Having tried so many different therapies over the years I'm at the point that I need to be very satisfied that it will make a difference before embarking on it.

[Eryl]

I think that it's not the fillings that's the cause but the reason for the need for fillings, ie that you are eating to many sugary foods or too much bread, which can both cause systemic inflammatjjin which is the true causse of your rls.

[Stevie747 in reply to Eryl]

Thank you for the reply but you are presuming you know the reason for the fillings and it is not down to over consumption of sugary products or too much bread as I have neither, it is genetic, both my sister and I have a low amount of enamel on our teeth resulting in fillings being required from childhood . So please don’t tell me what is the cause of my RLS as you don’t have the facts . You might also find it interesting to read up on the myriad of negative effects on the system from mercury poisoning, it is well documented and researched that mercury does leak into the bloodstream from amalgam fillings. There is also research on a group of people with a high amount of Amalgam and the 0% of RLS occurance in this group is notably higher .

[Eryl in reply to Stevie747]

Forgive me for, but if you don't offer the information, how was I supposed to know? As it happens I have weak enamel and have had many fillings in my earlier life but since I gave up eating bread (÷other wheat based foods) and foods with added sugar I have not seen a dentist for 15 years and have had no problems.

[Stevie747 in reply to Eryl]

That’s great news . I’m just sensitive to people implying my bad teeth are my own fault . I’ve really suffered all my life with them and wasn’t even allowed biscuits or candy . It is quite a coincidence that RLS started from one month to the next 28 years ago when I had a load of amalgam introduced and has now stopped from one week to the next as the last two huge wisdom teeth were removed . Last night I had the second night with no RLS at all ?? No medication only my usual Tramadol and ibuprofen . I’m definitely not saying it’s gone and it’s due to removing the amalgam, I’m just putting out there as an interesting observation and wondered if anyone else had noticed that, which it seems they havnt . Maybe RLS comes back with avengance tonight ? Who knows , I hope not . 🙄

[Nikos64]

I tend to agree with Eryl. I do not see mercury from amalgams being the cause of RLS. I’ve had RLS since childhood before having any mercury amalgam fillings.

In my opinion it’s either hereditary or possibly related to carbohydrate intake. Carbohydrates react with proteins and chemically alter them. So it’s possible carbohydrates are attacking the nervous system and causing damage that way.

[Stevie747 in reply to Nikos64]

I totally hear you, but I didn’t have restless legs as a child, but I had major dental work done about 28 years ago and at the same time all of a sudden RLS and insomnia started . I t was so sudden I can almost pin it down to a couple of weeks after the dental procedures finished. I was a great sleeper till that point. It a mystery, and my life has been sapped and ruined ever since RLS and related insomnia ?

[BocaMom]

Had all my amalgams removed by a biologic dentist about 18 months ago. Was worried there was a connection to RLS, as well as Parkinson’s (had a family member die a brutal death from PD). It was a dramatic and expensive process but I’m so glad I did it.

I can’t say that it’s helped my RLS, but my RLS is some better. But that could be for a number of reasons not related to the amalgams.

I’m in a group on Facebook called ACC protocol - a chelation process developed by Andy Cutler. Have never done it though (chelation scares me a bit). It might be interesting for you to poke around there.

If your amalgams weren’t removed the right way the removal can do more harm than good. That’s also something covered in that group.

Wishing you success with your journey.

[Stevie747 in reply to BocaMom]

Thank you, it’s interesting. I have to say I couldn’t afford to do any long winded procedure and as the tooth was to come out to make way for implants I just asked them to do it as efficiently as possible with out drilling or damaging the Amalgam. The first 3 nights after my RLS went through the roof , 0 sleep, constantly having to get up and pace and let my self jitter violently. Then last night for what ever reason, I’m not saying it’s related yet, but I lay completely still. I only slept an hour at a time , but it was lovely, I felt an inner calm that I havnt felt for years. God only knows why and maybe it never happens again. Let’s see what happens tonight 🥴🤞

[Sher78]

I personally have never found a link to mine. I had RLS before I had any fillings . I am on a very low carb/high protein diet (I have to be extremely careful in what I eat due to other health issues). I have never found that certain food/drinks exasperate my RL either so although some people find triggers, it's not always the case.

[Stevie747 in reply to Sher78]

it’s very different isn’t it for everyone. I have had a second night with 0 restless legs. This is extremely unusual for me . Something has improved the situation dramatically, it’s difficult to know what though . Fingers crossed it Carrie’s on .

[Stevie747]

Update on the Amalgam theme. Its now only 6 days since the last of my teeth were extracted including two wisdom teeth full of amalgam. I can't explain it, but for the last 3 nights I have had NO RLS at all, nothing. I can't believe it, and keep expecting it to kick in but not one flex or pull. The only meds I'm on are my normal tramadol which were not particularly effective last week, and an antibiotic and ibuprofen . I'm not suggesting this is relative for everyone with amalgams , I'm just reporting what I've observed. it does seem quite coincidence that RLS started 28 years ago after I had a lot of dental work done including the amalgams and now it stops only 2 days after the removal. Its early days and if it returns i will report it directly on here. But for now I am feeling acci dentaly blessed !!! I should mention that I am not sleeping despite no symptoms, but my diagnosis has always been RLS PLMS and secondary insomnia, so the insomnia remains for now.

[Hidden]

The amalgram scare is fraudulent. Case in point, Dr. Oz picked it up. skepdic.com/dentalamalgam.html

[Stevie747 in reply to Hidden]

I can only report my own experience, and that is that for 6 nights now 0 restless legs . Maybe it’s due to something else maybe they will return who knows. but I find it too strange a coincidence that I can pinpoint when my RLS went out of control to when a number if amalgams went in and now 28 years later those teeth are out and within days the symptoms subside to 0 ?!