Re: New - Sjogren's Positive But No Symptoms. Plaquenil works for a variety of autoimmune conditions (RA, SJS, lupus, etc.). A positive ANA test indicates a strong likelihood of autoimmune activity, so it seems like a good first line of defense. Also, plaquenil works on the aches/pains and fatigue of these diseases.
Chelation therapy is a treatment that involves repeated intravenous (IV) administration of a chemical solution of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, or EDTA. It is used to treat acute and chronic lead poisoning by pulling toxins (including heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and mercury) from the bloodstream.vidence that EDTA chelation therapy is effective for heart disease is mixed. Proponents believe it may help people with atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) or peripheral vascular disease (decreased blood flow to the legs) by clearing clogged arteries and improving blood flow.
Structures With Bidentate Ligands. Bidentate ligands are Lewis bases that donate two pairs (bi) of electrons to a metal atom. Bidentate ligands are often referred to as chelating ligands (chelate is derived from the Greek word for claw) because they can grab a metal atom in two places.A complex that contains a chelating ligand is called a chelate. Fe = O = C oxalate ion (ox)Oxalate ion is a bidentate ligand even though it contains four O atoms which have lone pairs of electrons. [Fe(C2O4)3]3-In this complex, three oxalate ions are bonded to the Fe atom. The coordination number of 6 results in an octahedral structure.