Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 I have been on Plaquenil for 4 months with little improvement. I still have joint pain, esp in my fingers, and fatigue that is not improving. My doctor started me on Minocycline this morning. I will also be on Plaquenil. I am so hoping this works because I do not want to have to take MTX. How long, on average, does it take the Minocycline to kick in? I know it is not immediate and any information will be appreciated --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hi . I am also on Plaquenil and Minocycline. I am feeling really good now, and it's been just over 6 months. I think it takes about 6 months for the both of those drugs to start working through your system. Are you taking any antiinflammatory as well? I also took celebrex daily to start -- but I don't need it anymore. I still have some stiffness, and some fatigue -- but it is much, much better and I can do most everything I want to again. What dose of minocycline are you taking? daily or pulsing? sometimes things get a little worse before they get better on the antibiotics. I would definitely stay on the minocin -- from what I have read online it has wonderful success for folks for many years -- not many rheumatologists use it. Email me if you would like to talk more about this. Bonnie Merlich <cruisintheseas@... wrote: > I have been on Plaquenil for 4 months with little improvement. I still have joint pain, esp in my fingers, and fatigue that is not improving. My doctor started me on Minocycline this morning. I will also be on Plaquenil. I am so hoping this works because I do not want to have to take MTX. > How long, on average, does it take the Minocycline to kick in? I know it is not immediate and any information will be appreciated > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 hi bonnie, how are you doing? hope all is well... i just read your post to julie. im not sure if you were the one who told me about the minocycline or not.. im soo INTERESTED IN THIS MED. but i wonder if my body could HANDLE getting OFF all the meds. i have BEEN taking for awhile?what other MEDS were you on,BONNIE? I would APPRECIATE a reply if POSSIBLE.. god bless,melyndagamez 3/27/08 1:27cst. [ ] Re: Minocin (minocycline) Hi . I am also on Plaquenil and Minocycline. I am feeling really good now, and it's been just over 6 months. I think it takes about 6 months for the both of those drugs to start working through your system. Are you taking any antiinflammatory as well? I also took celebrex daily to start -- but I don't need it anymore. I still have some stiffness, and some fatigue -- but it is much, much better and I can do most everything I want to again. What dose of minocycline are you taking? daily or pulsing? sometimes things get a little worse before they get better on the antibiotics. I would definitely stay on the minocin -- from what I have read online it has wonderful success for folks for many years -- not many rheumatologists use it. Email me if you would like to talk more about this. Bonnie Merlich <cruisintheseas@... wrote: > I have been on Plaquenil for 4 months with little improvement. I still have joint pain, esp in my fingers, and fatigue that is not improving. My doctor started me on Minocycline this morning. I will also be on Plaquenil. I am so hoping this works because I do not want to have to take MTX. > How long, on average, does it take the Minocycline to kick in? I know it is not immediate and any information will be appreciated > ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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