If your child does have high levels of mercury and you choose to have it removed, urine tests will be used to determine how much mercury is leaving the child's body. There is much controversy as to what is the best way to remove mercury. There are many different therapies that are used which are basically divided into two categories. Certainly for an acute case of mercury poisoning, medication would be the best treatment. For chronic cases, as many of our children seem to be, there is not yet a good answer as to which method is best.
Chelation is a process that can take a long time to occur.
This is not a one-time treatment and is usually administered over many months or longer. Medication has generally been given intravenously or orally. If the child is able to swallow capsules, the oral method may be the preferred mode of treatment. Kirkman Labs now offers all of the chelating products needed for this treatment if DMSA is the medication of choice. A prescription is required.