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I went to Dr Chiu site to register for the study, but it only had

contributions by internet and no matter what anyone tells me I don't

send my credit card # over the net. I had been there before and you

could print out a form unfortunitely before I sent the form in our

server pissed us off and we switched so now I want to register, but i

need a noninternet way.

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> From: cadlard@...

>

> Dear group,

>

> I hear that Dr. Chiu is having trouble getting through all our messages.

> Perhaps I could suggest that if you want Dr. Chiu to read your message,

> please put 'Dr. Chiu' in the subject heading so he can scan through just

> for those messages? For new people, Dr. Graham Chiu is a highly-qualified

> rheumatologist from New Zealand who is a very cheerful, valued member of

> our group. He has a huge workload anyway and also finds time to help us.

>

> He also accepts gifts of chocolates :)

> Chris.

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In article <199903150416.RAA29136@...>, Carol

>,

> I am almost positive I have started the hyperpigmentation on my lower

>legs and feet. I am currently on 100 mg mino. MWF, 10 mg predisone every

>day. I am also going to have surgery on the 26th of this month. When I go

>for the pre op on the 24th, should I change to doxy? Should I stop the mino

>right now? My GP is letting me do the AP pretty much the way I want. He is

>not familiar with it and is learning from me, so I'm sure he won't know what

>to tell me. Same with my rheumy. I do the AP from the group, not doctors:-)

> Thank you in advance. Chocolates are due:)

I think the choice is up to you. The pigmentation is purely a cosmetic

effect, and may get worse if it is due to the Minocycline.

I have swapped people over to Doxycycline without loss of effect.

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In article <36ECA954.A07D5CF4@...>, arjay

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>I went to Dr Chiu site to register for the study, but it only had

>contributions by internet and no matter what anyone tells me I don't

>send my credit card # over the net. I had been there before and you

>could print out a form unfortunitely before I sent the form in our

>server pissed us off and we switched so now I want to register, but i

>need a noninternet way.

You can send a check. Details are on the form.

I have had PC problems for a few months which has made it difficult to

process any internet based requests. ( On my 5th hard drive now, and

waiting for a replacement machine ).

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Home Page http://www.compkarori.com/arthritis/

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In article <3713A752.E70FB717@...>, Kellis &

O'Connor <docsol@...> writes

>From: " Kellis & O'Connor " <docsol@...>

>

>Dr. Chiu,

> If a person is diabetic would they be able to be on the AP?

>Thank you.

>

>

Diabetes is not a contra-indication.

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In article <3757658A.CA700B8B@...>, Jan Kirsten

<jkirsten@...> writes

>From: Jan Kirsten <jkirsten@...>

>

>

>

>Dr Graham Chiu,

>

>I put a post up a couple of weeks ago about my bloodwork results several years

>ago where I showed a high white cell count at the very beginning of this

>illness.

>I've never seen a reply and wondered if it had gotten lost somewhere. It went

up

>when you were possibly out of town. At least it was a period of several days,

>perhaps a week when you weren't replying. Perhaps you had unsubscribed for the

>time period and I need to repost it?

>

>Thank you,

>

>Jan Kirsten

If my name wasn't in the Subject line, I probably didn't see it. Or,

you might have posted to my anon_emouse@... account which I

never read ... it's a bin for unwanted mail.

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Home Page http://www.compkarori.com/arthritis/

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In article <37BC294A.971A1343@...>, Kellis &

O'Connor <docsol@...> writes

>From: " Kellis & O'Connor " <docsol@...>

>

>Dr. Chiu,

> My eyes are sinking into my head. Is dying the only cause? The

>earliest I am able to get transportation to the physician is Aug. 30th.

>My eyes have changed even since I made the appointment. I am scared

>about what is happening. I faxed the physician last week but have not

>received a response.

> Any suggestions?

>Thank you.

Can you explain a bit more? I haven't heard this expression before.

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In article <37CB30B9.DDCE3B58@...>, Kellis &

O'Connor <docsol@...> writes

>now, have an Rx for propranolol SA 80mg.

A very old and reliable anti-hypertensive of the beta blocker class.

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In article <003201bf2501$7a15b060$018c35d8@rob---dawn>, rballd

<rballd@...> writes

> Can I continue the clindy?  Can I take doxy?  Do you know of any

> complications with these drugs and the liver?  Any advice would be

> greatly appreciated. 

The autoimmune problems seem to be peculiar to Minocycline and are not

seen with Doxycycline.

It would be useful after you've been off the antibiotics for 4 weeks to

get a PCR done if you can. A *lot* of my patients are turning up

positive.

> I have been reluctant to share this with the group because I don't

> want to scare anyone.  I think it is a rare side effect of the

I don't think we need to hide the facts.

> minocycline and you just need to make sure that your doctors are

> checking your bloodwork on a regular basis for any abnormalities. 

> As I said, I believe in the AP and want very much to continue it. 

> Thank you again for your help.

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In article <002801bf279c$e2a35680$688efad1@ken-greason>, Ken and

<kglg@...> writes

>From: " Ken and " <kglg@...>

>

>Dr. Chiu, which in your opinion is most effective for longstanding, severe

>RA and why: Clindamycin IV's, Clindamycin IM's, Clindamycin oral and

>Zithromax oral? I read something recently about Clindamycin preparing the

>way for Minocin to be more effective by working on the aerobic and anaerobic

>bacteria in the intestinal tract, and Zithromax working independently

>against mycoplasma that are not as well controlled by Minocin. I have had a

>5 day series of Clindamycin IV's in July 98 followed by 5 weekly IV's, 2

>days of Clindamycin IV's following knee surgery in October 98 and 1 x 300

>mg IV in March 99. I have been on Minocin for 2 years with good results.

>

>Tnahk you in advance.

>

>

>

I'm not sure that this is known. Treatments have to be tailored to each

individual, and their circumstances.

I don't use IV clindamycin at present - results have been disappointing

for my patients.

If something is working for you, I would keep with it.

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In article <002801bf279c$e2a35680$688efad1@ken-greason>, Ken and

<kglg@...> writes

>From: " Ken and " <kglg@...>

>

>Dr. Chiu, which in your opinion is most effective for longstanding, severe

>RA and why: Clindamycin IV's, Clindamycin IM's, Clindamycin oral and

>Zithromax oral? I read something recently about Clindamycin preparing the

>way for Minocin to be more effective by working on the aerobic and anaerobic

>bacteria in the intestinal tract, and Zithromax working independently

>against mycoplasma that are not as well controlled by Minocin. I have had a

>5 day series of Clindamycin IV's in July 98 followed by 5 weekly IV's, 2

>days of Clindamycin IV's following knee surgery in October 98 and 1 x 300

>mg IV in March 99. I have been on Minocin for 2 years with good results.

>

>Tnahk you in advance.

>

>

>

I'm not sure that this is known. Treatments have to be tailored to each

individual, and their circumstances.

I don't use IV clindamycin at present - results have been disappointing

for my patients.

If something is working for you, I would keep with it.

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Dawn,

Good luck. I hope your liver clears up. And I hope you find another

antibioitc. I don't know enough to recommend one. Thanks, too, for

informing us on another possible side effect.

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>From: Carol <carscott@...>

>Subject: Dr. Chiu

>

>Hi Dr. Chiu,

I am almost positive I have started the hyperpigmentation on my lower

legs and feet. I am currently on 100 mg mino. MWF, 10 mg predisone every

day. I am also going to have surgery on the 26th of this month. When I go

for the pre op on the 24th, should I change to doxy? Should I stop the mino

right now? My GP is letting me do the AP pretty much the way I want. He is

not familiar with it and is learning from me, so I'm sure he won't know what

to tell me. Same with my rheumy. I do the AP from the group, not doctors:-)

Thank you in advance. Chocolates are due:)

Carol **

California

>

HUGS:)

Carol^^

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