My name is Denise, and I have an unusual story to tell you. I am a Flight Attendant with a major airline, I have been on Medical Leave for over ten years. My illness is unusual, as is my story.  This began January 6, 2000.

My Toxic System March 2000
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When I was first diagnosed with this illness I was living in Kentucky. The traditional doctors could not diagnose what was wrong with me. A pilot that I am friends with suggested that I go to New York to see Dr. Atkins (of the Atkins Clinic), as he was a homeopathic physician, and perhaps be able to diagnose the problem.

I met with Dr. Atkins, and upon looking at me he said, “You are Toxic”. I originally had two fillings removed, and replaced with porcelain prior to seeing Dr. Atkins. After testing done by a well known heavy metal testing lab, I come to find out I had a count of 70. He instructed me to have all of my remaining amalgam removed from my teeth, unfortunately he did not tell me to use a Holistic Dentist, as they are trained in the removal of amalgam fillings.

I then went back to the dentist in Kentucky, told him I was toxic, and if there was a special procedure, please use it. He strongly disagreed with me, and removed the remaining fillings.

I was immediately tested again, and found out I am in serious trouble. The range for a person to have mercury in your body is 0-3 you might survive at a count of 250 but not much past that. I now had a count of 660.

My situation now became critical. Dr. Atkins suggested that I come to New York to receive chelation therapy to remove the toxins which would take some time, as Kentucky did not offer chelation therapy.

I will tell you the damage this did to my system was profound! Here is a run down for you:

• My I.Q. dropped to 57 (mild retardation)
• My Immune System totally compromised, and led to cancer
• Adrenal glands were in stage two
• Hormones affected
• My kidney and liver were extremely stressed
• My colon collapsed, had to have colonics weekly
• I had heart valve problems
• Mycroplasma - bacteria in the blood - creates brain fog
• Cholesterol off the charts
• Electrolites off the charts
• Autoimmune
• Parasites
• Candida in a severe state  - a yeast infection in the intestines caused by sugar
• Chemical Sensitivity very severe - unable to wear lipstick, use cleansers, soap, shampoo, and much more
• Hypothyroidism
• Hypoglycemic
• Severe allergies to food, medicine and environment
• Chronic fatigue set in
• Fibromyalgia
• Hair loss
• Nails broke
• And my brain was beyond being in a “foggy state”, it was similar to a severe state of Alzheimer’s.

I could actually go on, but I am sure you see what a train wreck I had become.

IV for Chelation

There were four pilots that were wonderful friends who assisted me financially for a short time. I had discovered an organization called “The Pegasus Project" that raised money to assist flight attendants who were terminally or critically ill. This was a helpful organization.

I was fortunate enough to become friends with a gentleman at the credit union named Bill, who took charge of my financial crisis, and saw to it that my bills were paid on time. He spoke with me daily, and has been a godsend, however he is no longer with the credit union, and I did not have the privilege to meet him. I could not have survived with out their kindness and support.

I ended up taking a room over a garage in Queens so I could keep up with the Chelation Therapy treatment in New York. I was unable to work, yet I was denied long term disability by my company’s doctor, who claimed I was fine.

I feel truly blessed that I survived. I recall Dr. Atkins saying to me. “Denise, God is not ready for you yet”. He also stated that in fifty years of medicine, he never read it in a book or treated someone as poisoned as I, and survive. While I was in Kentucky, the doctors could not diagnose what was wrong, and suppressed my immune system further by prescribing IV’s of antibiotics. Dr. Atkins immediately began IV’s of EDTA twice a week, Vitamin C once a week, and DMPS (twice) to pull out the poisons, and build up the immune system. He then began treating my other symptoms, and over a period of four years, I slowly became well.

However, I feel that it is important, for everyone to be aware that the removal of amalgam is a very complex issue, and much more information needs to be disseminated to anyone who is undertaking this procedure. We tend to think that all dentists are aware of the careful removal of this dangerous substance, but apparently they are not. If you need to remove your silver fillings use a Holistic Dentist as they are trained in the removal of this dangerous substance.

Post Chelation, Pre Cancer

Just when I saw the light at the end of the tunnel, I went for my annual sonogram and mammogram, and the results came back positive for breast cancer, stage two. I cannot begin to tell you how devastated I was. This was truly a nightmare! I had worked so hard to rid my body of the toxins, and Build Up My Immune System, now I would be forced to immediately PUT the toxins right back in, and knock out the immune system AGAIN! Around the same time Dr. Atkins passed away.

Besides all of that, the landlord said he needed the room, and I could not continue to live their. How anyone could do this to someone going through Chemo is very sad. I was able to receive Social Security Disability, which helped, but my financial situation had become quite dire and I was forced to make a very difficult decision. I went back to Kentucky, put my things in storage, found a place in Long Island temporarily, as it was the only place in the New York area that was even remotely affordable. One pilot continues to help me.

His generosity enabled me the time I needed to slowly rebuild myself, rebuild my stamina and get the wheels, so to speak, in my brain to work again. This has been a slow and difficult task for me. To get my brain back, work on staying focused, regain my memory, multi-task, and being sharp again "has been huge." I am told all will return, and do see this slowly being accomplished. Ten years out of the work force, not interacting with people daily, and being alone, puts a person in a place of "being lost." However, I do see the change slowly happening, I so desperately need.

Proud to say I am back on my way to life, starting to see my memory improve, focus return, multi-tasking, and my sharpness will be last to show - What a journey! I know I will be back 100%. This Captain has only enhanced my life, and allowed me to get well with dignity. I do not hear from him, he is a silent contributor to my health, and a very special friend.

If it were not for him, my two cats (sad to say that Mink, my cat/little boy, had cancer for the third time, which took his life) and my faith, I would not have been able to get through all of this. I want very much to start a foundation to repay him and my debt. It is necessary to get the word out so this does not happen to others.

After Chemotherapy

My chemo and radiation treatments are now behind me. So now, I will begin a new life.

I have changed my lifestyle, I only ingest organic foods. I stay away from sugar as Cancer thrives on sugar. I am not able to have flaxseed as I am estrogen positive, and soy as that has effects on your thyroid. I am also left with the residual effects of many allergies from the Mercury, but you know what -- I AM ALIVE!

I have always maintained a Positive Attitude, Determination, Perserverance, Polish, Professional Appearance, People Skills, even after ten years going through this alone. Nothing will stop me from reaching my goals, and contributing my ideas to society.

I’ve considered writing a book, all the pilots have suggested this; however, this is a cost I am unable to incur.  I would like to help folks understand what heavy metal poisoning can do. My system was too fragile to go through the chemo and radiation so soon after the poisoning.

It is IMPORTANT for me to get this story out, as it would make this journey of mine worthwhile, productive, relieve all the stress, and give me a new start in life.

In December 2009, I had a biopsy.  The diagnosis was a pre-cancerous growth, caught in time.  This will require painful surgery.  I was told that this type of cancer does not travel, and when removed, does not return.  However, it can, and another surgery will be needed. 
I am in the thinking stage.

This upset me, after celebrating SIX years clean of cancer.  Three out of five years, I had surgeries.  The doctors were aggressive with me, as I chose NOT to take that 5-year pill, Tomoxafin or Arimidex.  I felt after all the toxins I had in me - Mercury, Arsenic, and then Chemo - ENOUGH!

I prayed on it, and felt that a sound decision was made. I believe a healthy diet,  juicing, exercise, laughter, knowledge, education, and care will promote a healthy system.  I remain optimistic as I will continue with my goals in life, and Live Each Day to the Fullest !

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