Built by a patient, for patients
You had an MRI with contrast. Now something feels wrong.
You're not imagining it. This site covers what gadolinium does in the body, what 316+ patients have reported, and real options for testing, treatment, and recovery — all in one place.
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Guided Site Wizard + Likelihood Estimate
Add your exposure details and symptoms, then get an educational gad-related pattern likelihood and the best parts of the site to use next.
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Doctors
Leading specialists including Dr. Richard Semelka, Dr. Brent Wagner, and Dr. Catriona Walsh for gadolinium contrast side effects and GDD support.
What Helps
Holistic guidance on diet, hydration, lifestyle, supplements, and personalized protocols for managing post-MRI gadolinium symptom burden.
Detox Methods
Deep dive into IR sauna and niacin protocols, DTPA chelation, and choosing the right approach with medical guidance.
Symptoms
Patient survey data on gadolinium MRI side effects, early-phase NSF-like symptoms, nervous system involvement, and key findings from research.
Chelation Clinics
Browse GadTTRAC-linked clinics and treatment centers worldwide, filter by region, and find specialist care.
Links & Support
Support groups, communities, key websites, expert blogs, and book recommendations focused on gadolinium contrast safety and recovery.
Hair Loss Guide
Community-reported hair loss data from 400+ replies: recovery timelines, top remedies (biotin, rosemary, chelation), and important warnings.
Dig Deeper
Tools, condition guides, and research to help you take the next step.
Gadolinium Symptom Checker
Enter symptoms, MRI gadolinium exposure history, and onset timing to estimate pattern fit with published post-GBCA findings.
DNA Raw Data Checker
Upload DNA raw data to scan for histamine and MCAS-related genetic variants. All processing happens locally—your data never leaves your device.
Histamine & MCAS
Understand mast cell activation syndrome, high histamine foods, and how they intersect with gadolinium sensitivity and DNA variants.
Oxalates
Learn how oxalates may contribute to gadolinium nanoparticle formation, high-oxalate foods to avoid, and systemic burden considerations.
Gut Health Guide
Learn about gastrointestinal effects of gadolinium toxicity, testing options, and comprehensive protocols to support recovery.
Deposition Disease (GDD)
Comprehensive guide to Gadolinium Deposition Disease: what it is, symptoms, diagnosis with urine testing, treatment options, and how GDD differs from NSF.
MRI Side Effects
Understand immediate and delayed side effects of gadolinium MRI contrast dye, types of GBCAs, risk factors, and what to do if you suspect a reaction.
Testing Guide
How to test for gadolinium retention: 24-hour urine tests, blood tests, hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA), and how to understand your results.
Chelation Guide
Deep dive into DTPA chelation therapy for gadolinium removal: Ca-DTPA vs Zn-DTPA protocols, what to expect, finding providers, and monitoring progress.
FAQ
Answers to the most common questions about gadolinium safety, MRI contrast side effects, testing, diagnosis, chelation treatment, and recovery.
Supplements Guide
Community-discussed supplements for gadolinium recovery — chelation support, antioxidants, mineral replenishment, B vitamins, and gut repair protocols.
Contrast Agents (GBCAs)
All 7 approved gadolinium contrast agents — linear vs macrocyclic comparison, transmetallation risk, regulatory actions, and retention data.
This site exists because I got sick
I'm a real person who experienced gadolinium toxicity firsthand. Everything here is free, built from lived experience and hundreds of hours of research. No corporate sponsors. No hospital PR. Just someone who went through it helping others do the same.