For Sierra - Re: Minocycline

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>>>Perhaps the reason rheumatologists are reluctant to prescribe it is that

is is not approved by the FDA as a treatment for RA. It's use for RA is

considered " off-label " .

What I like about it is that I feel strong and well on it, not weakened like

I did on nearly all the other DMARDs.<<<

Hi Sierra,

Thanks for your email. I think you must be on the money with the above. FDA

approval carries all the weight and the FDA is heavily influenced by

pharmaceutical pressure, which is the unfortunate thing about all this here in

the US.

Doctors take the hypocratic oath to " do no harm " and yet it seems their hands

are tied by good ol' " FDA approval " . Thank God for those docs who are willing

to step out of the box and really attempt to do all they can in their patient's

best interests and in minimally invasive ways where appropriate.

Your story is so heartening - thanks for sharing!

Peace, n