Would you (do you) make your own colloidal silver?

[OliveJewel]

I have had good results using colloidal silver for treating infections.  I like the brand Argentyn 23 because I got it from our naturopath and it worked really well.  It's kind of expensive and not available in stores.  Strangely, the same company makes Sovereign Silver, which *is* available in stores.  The only difference is that SS is 10ppm while A23 is 23ppm.  Seems almost like an insignificant difference.  In fact... 23 ppm sounds kind of a little *too* exact, but I digress...  The point is that it worked and so maybe I just have a superstition that it works.

*Anyways*, I have read about making colloidal silver at home.  On the one hand it seems like a great idea because it would be cheaper than buying it.  On the other hand, some sites say that the stuff you make at home is the stuff that can turn you blue, whereas the kind like Sovereign Silver does *not* turn you blue.  I think the threat of turning blue is mostly from daily heavy use regardless, but is the kind that you buy way safer than the kind you make at home? 

[OliveJewel]

Wow, I'm really surprised that no one makes their own CS.  This seems like the best place to post this...  I'll just keep ruminating on this one! 

[Panserbjorne]

it's not something I'd tinker with, personally.  Hopefully you'll get some responses though.

[graciesmom08]

I haved used silverbiotics brand that was recommended to me from a natural health store to treat my dd's ear infections.  It has appeared to work, I put a drop directly in her ear, however, I have only used it as a last resort for her infections versus going the more antibiotics and tubes route.  All the research I have read appears that manufactured kinds are safe, however, there have been some side effects when people try to make their own, not only turning blue, but kidney damage and seizures.  I have not seen any personal stories in that area, but it is listed as a side effect, I would research it throroughly before you decide to make it yourself.  The silverbiotics cost me $25, but I only use it as a last resort and it the bottle has lasted.  Have you used it to treat your children's infections or just yourself, just curious?  Let me know what you come up with?