OT/ question about mycoplasma and RA

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Does anyone know and/or can anyone tell me about a connection between

mycoplasma and ra? Way back when b4 all this started...I was exposed

to mycoplasma and got mycoplasma bronchitis several times while in the

South. I was always treated with erythomyacin(however ya spell it).

About a year or later is when I had my first problem with my back. I

simply woke up one day and couldn't walk. About three years after

that is when my back acted up in different areas and I found out about

the scoliosis. They never ran any tests like bloodwork, etc... Then

it was far and few between off and on for a few years after that up

until 3 years ago. That was when the factor showed up and disappeared

at my only rheumy appt. It was about 6 months later that it stayed.

With my sed rate doubling as my baseline in just under a year. I have

also shrunk, shrank(don't which one to use) 4 inches in the last 3

years. Isn't that kinda like a lot in such a short time? Anyhow, I

heard something about mycoplasma and it got me thinking. Please if

you know anything about this and a connection, let me know. Thanks!

Kim