Clinician handoff
Mercury / Heavy Metal Toxicity
Designed for a 60-second scan in primary care. Use this to explain why this theory fits, what would weaken it, and which tests are most worth discussing.
Why this still fits
I want to systematically evaluate whether Mercury / Heavy Metal Toxicity is contributing to my brain fog and compare it against close alternatives.
What would weaken it
- -Does your pattern fit Mercury / Heavy Metal Toxicity more consistently than Sleep Apnea when timing, triggers, and recovery are compared side-by-side?
- -Does your pattern fit Mercury / Heavy Metal Toxicity more consistently than Post Surgical when timing, triggers, and recovery are compared side-by-side?
- -Does your pattern fit Mercury / Heavy Metal Toxicity more consistently than Meds when timing, triggers, and recovery are compared side-by-side?
Key points to communicate
- •Please document what findings would confirm this cause versus lower confidence.
- •I want an evidence-first workup with clear follow-up criteria.
- •Please note which competing causes should be checked in parallel if results are inconclusive.
Tests and measurements to discuss
Need the fuller context? Use the test explainers for the measurement itself, or jump back to the tests section on the Mercury / Heavy Metal Toxicity page to see how the tests fit the whole pattern.
Mercury Assessment
Peer-reviewed references