MELISA is an optimised, clinically validated blood test which measures hypersensitivity to multiple metals from a single sample. MELISA can also to help in the diagnosis of active Lyme disease.
Exposure to metals in dental fillings and implants, joint prostheses, pacemakers, environmental pollutants and jewellery can lead to health problems in susceptible individuals.
MELISA improves laboratory diagnosis by confirming active disease in patients with clinical symptoms of Lyme.
The FDA has issued a statement addressing the concerns about the bio-compatibility and function of medical devices. Our conference in November 2018 mirrored these concerns
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“In daily practice, I see how dental metal fillings (eg amalgam), as well as dental or orthopedic implants, can have an adverse effects on arrhythmias (eg atrial fibrillation). For many patients, establishing a timeline between a dental or orthopaedic procedure and their symptoms developing will aid diagnosis."
Cardiologist, University Hospital Brno, Czechia
“I have many patients that are interested in this type of testing associated with implants. Thank you for the great work you have done.”
Foot & Ankle Center, Wenatchee, WA, USA
“A type IV metal allergy is often overlooked as a culprit in many of today's chronic illnesses. MELISA testing gives targeted information on what needs to be avoided. Many patients get their life back with this information instead of remaining chronically ill for the rest of their days.”
Mount Diablo Integrated Wellness Center, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
“Working in holistic dentistry I use an integrated approach and treat the patient as a whole, focusing on the dental need in the larger context of the person’s overall well-being. MELISA provides me with invaluable information for the most suitable materials to be used.”
The Ella Clinic, London, UK
Dana Jeske experienced intermittent paralysis for five years - his doctors could not figure out what was causing it so said it was "psychosomatic". His surgeon suggested sending a blood sample for MELISA testing; the results showed his immune system was reacting to metals he was exposed to. After having all metals removed from his body and teeth (multiple screws, crowns and fillings) he experienced no more paralysis. He tells his remarkable story of recovery in a new podcast series dealing with metal allergies: The Heavily Metalled Podcast.
Paralyzed from Metal Hardware: From Full Quadraplegic to Fully Healed!
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Metal allergies are an often overlooked but serious health issue. In some cases, metal allergies can even cause paralysis. This was the case for my guest tod...We are delighted to see that metal allergy is becoming more recognised among health professionals. "Cases in which patients are inquiring about a metal allergy as it relates to their metal implants - including joint replacements, rods, pins, screws, plates, certain neurologic and cardiac devices such as pacemakers, and dental devices - are becoming more prevalent as medical implants become more common,” said Dr. Golara Honari, a clinical associate professor of dermatology at Stanford School of Medicine." She adds: "There must be a very close relationship between the surgeon and dermatologist as they work together to consider if a patient needs a different type of implant or if they should be tested for metal allergies prior to surgery," she said." Although we would argue that skin reactions is only one possible symptom of metal allergy we still welcome the issue being raised in media. www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-03-17/how-metal-implants-could-mess-up-your-skin
Very much looking forward to the launch of the first ever podcast dedicated to the adverse effects of metals on health!
Another incredible case report of a woman with 18 surgical clips in her neck. She reported extensive health issues such as skin rash, hair loss, memory loss, difficulty concentrating, severe shortness of breath, hot and cold flashes, metallic taste in the mouth, abdominal bloating, joint and body aches, muscle pain and tightness, insomnia and more. A LTT metal allergy test showed a mild reactivity to nickel and titanium. All but one clip was removed and the patient reported resolution of most symptoms within one week of surgery. The use of low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is also discussed.
cureus.com/articles/136554-diagnosis-and-management-of-a-hypersensitivity-reaction-to-titanium-containing-surgical-clips-a-case-report
cureus.com
Although titanium allergies are not commonly diagnosed, they can present with a variety of conditions years after the implantation of titanium-containing medical devices. Furthermore, there are few op...Two weeks after gallbladder surgery, a 53-year-old man experienced constant abdominal pain in addition to nausea. The symptoms were so severe that they interfered with the man’s lifestyle. The clips were made of nickel and titanium, and a metal sensitivity test confirmed that he was sensitive to nickel.
Six surgical clips were removed and the symptoms disappeared.
The authors conclude: “Standardizing allergy tests as part of the pre-operation checklist can prove to be an inexpensive way to eliminate such post-surgical complications. Furthermore, alternatives like absorbable sutures or even different hypoallergenic metal or plastic clips can be considered viable options to replace nickel or titanium-made surgical clips during surgery.”
Rare Metallic Allergy Reaction Presentation to Cholecystectomy Surgical Clip
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Metal allergies have been a growing concern in the general population over the past several decades. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the standard treatment for gallbladder diseases such as cholelithia...