Allergic reaction to Minocin?

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I need some advice please? I'm a 31 year-old mother of 3 and I'm

trying to figure out how I should proceed with my treatment. For

about a year I have had joint pain in my hands and wrists which has

slowly progressed to my feet and toes. The skin on my fingertips are

extremely dry and cracked/split very deeply. I have seen 3

rheumatologists who have run extensive tests. They have all come back

negative - all of them. They each want me to take Prednisone,

Plaquinil and even Mexthotrexate. I was able to convince 1 doctor to

give me Minocin after reading The Road Back, but since taking it I've

developed an itchy red rash all over my arms, legs and trunk. Each

one has said they think I'm allergic to the Minocin and I should stop

taking it right away. I got a prescription for a Prednisone taper

(from 30 mg to 5 mg over a 2 week period) but I'm hesitating to take

it. I don't know if I should continue on the Minocin because the rash

is part of the Herx, or stop and take the prednisone. I'm so

confused. ANY advice would be MUCH appreciated.

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