Amalgam culprit

I have been in your shoes for about 30 years. Sometimes I feel like the best 30 years of my life have been ruined. I have spent uncountable hours researching and have tried every medication and remedy there is. Just a few to name, all types of oral medication, Botox, Chiropractic, shots, pressure points, diet, allergists, neurologists, sinus treatments, removal of stress, ect... Over the counter medications do absolutely nothing for my headaches. The past 2 years were the most miserable and trips to the ER were common. Sometimes vomiting in the ER for hours and even after all the drugs they were willing to give me, I would leave with a severe headache instead of total agony. I began taking Imitrex (Sumatriptan) or Axert every day as a maintenance drug to control the pain. I had to do this because the pain was just out of control. I could not function without it.  I lost count of how many blood tests, cat scans, x-rays and MRI's I have had and could not count how many specialists I have seen. My medical file is two file cabinets and a stack of film 6 inches deep. I have been exploring every treatment. On October 20, 2008, and I hope it is not coincidence; I tried another shot in the dark. I had my amalgam fillings replaced with composite. When I told my dentist why I was doing this, he told me not to have too high of expectations. I didn't actually as I was just scratching off another item on the list of possibilities. My teeth still hurt from the trauma of having 5 fillings removed but the headaches are completely gone. It is kind of strange expecting the pain to come back all day long. I keep thinking that in just a moment, my head will start to hurt and I will be reaching for the imitrex. Tox screens did not show high levels of mercury. I am suspect that the mercury in the amalgams was reacting in my head. Mercury is a catalyst and can do weird things. One experiment I was told to do was to touch a metal object to an amalgam filling and to my tongue at the same time. I used a paper clip.  I very gently touched the filling and the shock that went through my head was enough evidence to convince me to have the mercury removed from my mouth. I felt relief that night. The headaches are gone.  I also had a high spot on one of the amalgams that caused some TMJ. That was corrected at the time also. Although your results may not be like mine, I would not hesitate to suggest you have all amalgams replaced if you have any. They weaken the tooth anyway. You don't need mercury in your head either. Aside from a 3-month span once while taking large doses of steroids and antihistamines, I have rarely gone more than 2 days without a headache. In fact, I could probably calculate the exact number of days in my life that I was headache free. As of today, I have not had a headache for 18 days. I will post periodically of my condition. Be well! Joe B.