Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 Hi Doug, Do read the section on FAQ's from the rheumatic.org. Also, Read the histories section - individual's stories before/during/after AP. I found them very helpful when I began the antibiotic protocol - it will be three years for me this March. (These will give you some general and some specific answers.) That seems like the going rate for Minocin. Also, best of luck and hang in there. On Tuesday, December 16, 2003, at 03:53 PM, fieldox@... wrote: > > Hi All, > > I talked to my rheumy today about low dose antibiotics. He said he > fully supports any treatment that works and cited his own experience > with it - about 30% of the patients who try it see significant > improvement within 6 months. He prescribed 100mg/day oral Minocin. > I think I read here not to use generic, so I purchased the Wyeth > Minocin - is that the right amount? It was about $125 for 30 > capsules. Is this a reasonable price? > > Now, what can I expect to happen? I have psoriatic arthritis in > toes, ankles, knees, achilles tendon, fingers. I have psoriasis. > Will it help my skin and joints, or just joints? > > Thanks, > Doug > > > > To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups > > > <image.tiff> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 http://www.rheumatic.org On Tuesday, December 16, 2003, at 03:53 PM, fieldox@... wrote: > > Hi All, > > I talked to my rheumy today about low dose antibiotics. He said he > fully supports any treatment that works and cited his own experience > with it - about 30% of the patients who try it see significant > improvement within 6 months. He prescribed 100mg/day oral Minocin. > I think I read here not to use generic, so I purchased the Wyeth > Minocin - is that the right amount? It was about $125 for 30 > capsules. Is this a reasonable price? > > Now, what can I expect to happen? I have psoriatic arthritis in > toes, ankles, knees, achilles tendon, fingers. I have psoriasis. > Will it help my skin and joints, or just joints? > > Thanks, > Doug > > > > To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups > > > <image.tiff> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2003 Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 Doug, You are one lucky fellow to have such an open-minded rheumy!! It is a rarity! I do not have psoriatic arthritis but from what I've read on this site, the AP (antibiotic protocol/therapy) helps joints and psoriasis-won't that be wonderful?!! Have you read Dr. Brown's book, written with Henry Scammell, called " The New Arthritis Cure " ? Great read and tells all about the AP and the wonders it works with RA patients. You may experience a Herxheimer reaction (you get much worse, before you get better-it's tough but worth it), then slowly, but surely, you start thinking- " Hey, I just picked up a glass without pain " or " I haven't been able to do that in a long time, without being in pain " Hell's bells, I could not personally have typed on this computer for more than 10 minutes, 2 years ago!! Makes me a happy camper! Don't know about the price on the minocin-I luckily get mine free from the military. Good luck to you! Sally in Little Rock Re: rheumatic started minocin http://www.rheumatic.org On Tuesday, December 16, 2003, at 03:53 PM, fieldox@... wrote: > > Hi All, > > I talked to my rheumy today about low dose antibiotics. He said he > fully supports any treatment that works and cited his own experience > with it - about 30% of the patients who try it see significant > improvement within 6 months. He prescribed 100mg/day oral Minocin. > I think I read here not to use generic, so I purchased the Wyeth > Minocin - is that the right amount? It was about $125 for 30 > capsules. Is this a reasonable price? > > Now, what can I expect to happen? I have psoriatic arthritis in > toes, ankles, knees, achilles tendon, fingers. I have psoriasis. > Will it help my skin and joints, or just joints? > > Thanks, > Doug > > > > To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups > > > <image.tiff> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 Hi Doug, I think if it were me I would go with 3x aweek for a few weeks. It will not blast your system with a massive die off like every day will.This " reaction " is common and is why the slow start.( In the FAQ) If you feel you need a stronger dose after you level off, then incrasing it woud be good. A lot depends too if you are already on a dmard and/or pred as they do take away from the minocin. If you are, then you may chance the 1 a day..if not I would go with the 3x aweek. This is only my non medical opinion. Marge > > Hi All, > > I talked to my rheumy today about low dose antibiotics. He said he > fully supports any treatment that works and cited his own experience > with it - about 30% of the patients who try it see significant > improvement within 6 months. He prescribed 100mg/day oral Minocin. > I think I read here not to use generic, so I purchased the Wyeth > Minocin - is that the right amount? It was about $125 for 30 > capsules. Is this a reasonable price? > > Now, what can I expect to happen? I have psoriatic arthritis in > toes, ankles, knees, achilles tendon, fingers. I have psoriasis. > Will it help my skin and joints, or just joints? > > Thanks, > Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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