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Heavily Metalled

Heavily Metalled
Metal Hypersensitivity
Nickel Allergy
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Titanium
Nickel
Chiari Malformation
Tarlov Cysts
Tarlov Cyst Disease
Systemic Nickel Allergy
OSSIO
Lipedema
Mast Cell Activation
Rudolph Schrot
Breast Cancer
Histamine
Gut Health
MELISA Testing
MELISA Test
Low-Nickel Diet
Foot and Ankle Surgery

On this podcast, we interview patients, medical professionals, and industry insiders having important discussions regarding the all too commonly experienced, but lesser-identified symptoms of hypersensitivity to metals contained in implanted medical and dental hardware. These metals often cause a variety of dysfunctional immune responses, chronic pain, and other syndromes. We discuss ideas for man... more

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In this episode of the Heavily Metalled Podcast, Shari sits down with returning guest Dr. Laura Duzett — physician, pathology resident, nutritional therapy practitioner, and author of The Low Nickel Diet Cookbook — for a conversation about systemic n... more

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After surviving breast cancer, Val Johnson believed she was finally moving into healing and recovery. Instead, what followed was years of escalating neurological symptoms, muscle spasms, severe pain, heart rhythm abnormalities, inflammation, weight l... more

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In this episode of Heavily Metalled, Shari sits down with Keslie to share a striking parallel in their journeys with Tarlov Cyst Disease and metal hypersensitivity.

Both women underwent surgery with Dr. Rudolph Schrot M.D., Chief of Neurosurgery in ... more

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What happens when one of the world’s leading educators on metal hypersensitivity becomes the patient?

In this deeply personal and groundbreaking episode, Dr. Scott Schroeder, DPM, FACFAS—an internationally recognized foot and ankle surgeon with over... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Laura Duzett
Author of The Low Nickel Diet Cookbook, medical professional focused on nickel allergy and mast cell pathways
The Low Nickel Diet / Medical practice
Episode: EP47 - MCAS, Histamine & The Nickel Allergy Connection w/Dr. Laura Duzett, DO, NTP
Val Johnson
Special guest sharing a metal allergy and medical journey from Canada to the United States
Private individual
Episode: EP46 - Breast Cancer, Surgical Clips, Metal Allergies & Systemic Illness: Before & After Metal Clip Removal - Val’s Story
Keslie Mack
Patient; hypnotherapist and trauma coach
Self-identified patient with Tarlov cysts and metal allergy
Episode: EP45 - Metal Allergy in Tarlov Surgery? 2 Patients. Same Reaction. - Keslie’s Story.
Dr. Scott Schroeder
Retired foot and ankle surgeon, metal allergy advocate
Independent medical practice / metal allergy advocacy
Episode: EP44 - Cardiac Metal Allergy w/Dr. Scott Schroeder, DPM, FACFAS - A Surgeon’s Firsthand Experience
Stacey Parkinson
Patient with metal hypersensitivity and recovering after hardware removal
UK patient
Episode: EP43 - Stacey’s Story - Broken By The Fix - Arm & Wrist Hardware Allergy
Dewayne Armstrong
Patient with systemic metal allergy who underwent multi-site hardware removal
Episode: EP42 - Dewayne’s Story - Metal. Out. Life. Back. - Dual Spinal Fusion Hardware Removal
Gregory C. Berlet
Orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon; Chief Medical Officer of OSSIO Fiber
OSSIO
Episode: EP40 - Ossio Fiber - Metal Free Implant Technology w/Dr. Gregory C. Berlet, MD, FRCS(C), FAOA
Jen Lofgren
Chiari malformation patient and podcast guest
North Carolina (residence)
Episode: EP39 - Chiari Brain Surgery: When Pain is LITERALLY In Your Head - Jen’s Metal Allergy Story
Linda Nelson
CEO of MELISA Diagnostics, advocate for metal allergy testing
MELISA Diagnostics
Episode: EP38 - Your Metal Allergy Questions Answered / Live Community Q&A w/Dr. Scott Schroeder MD, FACFAS & MELISA CEO Linda Nelson

Host

Sheri Guess
Host of Heavily Metalled with a focus on patient-centered discussions around metal hypersensitivity and implant safety.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • The moment I heard Dr. Schroeder's episodes, I was sure this was the root of my problems

    Hearing your episodes with Dr. Schroeder helped push me to get the MELISA test to see if my heart surgery materials from 20 years ago were affecting me. They were 😭 I had them removed earlier this year and have recovered my health beyond what I could ever imagine would be possible. It's still a slow journey, but I'm so grateful to have my life back from the deep suffering I was experiencing. Thank you for talking about this, doctors thought I was crazy, and they didn't know about the MELISA tes... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tara Alexandria
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you for this!

    Truly, thank you for taking the time to share this information that is so badly needed in our society. Well done!! 🙌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    h1y23
    United States3 years ago
  • Badly Needed Info!

    This information is so badly needed hopefully the public will realize how much we need to be aware of metal allergies! Thanks for putting your journey and this information out there!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeapotCherri
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the practical testing guidance and emphasis on patient advocacy.
Listeners value the call for better pre-surgical screening and transparent material disclosures.
Many praise the candid, survivor-centered stories and clinician expertise.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP38 - Your Metal Allergy Questions Answered / Live Community Q&A w/Dr. Scott Schroeder MD, FACFAS & MELISA CEO Linda Nelson
Q: What is the best approach to testing for metal hypersensitivity before a surgical implant?
The panel recommends MELISA testing and/or orthopedic analysis to evaluate metals in the body, emphasizing that exposure history, trace metal content in implants, and patient symptoms must guide testing; testing should be considered as part of pre-surgical planning and informed consent.
EP45 - Metal Allergy in Tarlov Surgery? 2 Patients. Same Reaction. - Keslie’s Story.
Q: Did you know you were systemically allergic to nickel before deciding on surgery?
Keslie did not initially know she was systemically allergic; she had skin reactions and braces experiences but learned later that systemic nickel allergy can occur and influence surgical decisions.
EP45 - Metal Allergy in Tarlov Surgery? 2 Patients. Same Reaction. - Keslie’s Story.
Q: Who actually gave you the diagnosis of Tarlov Cyst disease?
Keslie explains she diagnosed herself with the help of a proactive primary doctor and MRI findings, and later confirmed with a specialist; the doctor who referred her to Dr. Schrot supported her concerns.
EP42 - Dewayne’s Story - Metal. Out. Life. Back. - Dual Spinal Fusion Hardware Removal
Q: When did Dewayne first suspect a metal allergy might be involved in his symptoms?
He began thinking about metal allergies about a year or two after the initial back surgery when symptoms persisted and doctors dismissed a link, leading him to explore possibilities and eventually seek orthopedic analysis testing.
EP47 - MCAS, Histamine & The Nickel Allergy Connection w/Dr. Laura Duzett, DO, NTP
Q: Can you explain what mast cells are and their role in nickel-related reactions?
Mast cells act as a night-watchman in tissues facing external environments; when nickel comes into contact, they degranulate, releasing histamine and tryptase, which then amplify inflammation and permeability in the gut and other tissues.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heavily Metalled

What is Heavily Metalled about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on experiences with metal hypersensitivity linked to implanted hardware, exploring immune responses, chronic pain, testing, and strategies for management and advocacy. Each episode often blends personal narratives from patients with clinical expertise, covering testing methods (MELISA/LTT/patch tests), safer implant choices, and diet or lifestyle adjustments to reduce nickel load or mast cell activation. A notable angle is pushing for better pre-surgical screening, patient-centered care, and transparency in medical device materials. The format frequently features first-hand journeys through medical systems, highlighting the emotional and practical toll of misdiagnosis and the potential for meaningful relief after hardware ... more

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1. Dr. Laura Duzett
2. Val Johnson
3. Keslie Mack
4. Dr. Scott Schroeder
5. Stacey Parkinson
6. Dewayne Armstrong
7. Gregory C. Berlet
8. Jen Lofgren

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