SLE/Lupus

[Guest guest]

I have SCLE & Sjogrens, since 6/98. I began the antibiotic therapy protocol

in 12/98 (100mg Minocin M/W/F & 1200mg Clindamycin on Tues.). I experienced

a very solid progression for about the first year; increased energy, fewer

aches & pains and improved skin condition. At my last visit to Dr. Mercola,

in 2/00, things looked good enough to discontinue the Clindamycin. This was

a very positive step but, to my surprise, I regressed rather quickly over the

following 5 weeks. Many of my early symptoms returned. I'm now back on the

Clindamycin and once again beginning to make progress.

I have experienced no side effects from the meds. I follow Dr. Mercola's

diet recommendations fairly closely and think this has been a real help.

I have not been tested for Mycoplasmas, so I cannot offer any help there.

Hope this is of some help to you.

Take care.

Tim

[Guest guest]

How many of you are Lupus suffers on long term anti-biotic meds, to

hopefully rid you of Mycoplasmas and what Mycoplasmas have you.

have you noticed any improvements and if so what improvements Please?

[Guest guest]

>How many of you are Lupus suffers on long term anti-biotic meds, to

>hopefully rid you of Mycoplasmas and what Mycoplasmas have you.

..have you noticed any improvements and if so what improvements Please?

Hi,

I have SLE, (no scleroderma). I am using clindimycin (into the 3rd month)

and minocyclin (into the 1st month) daily.

Improvements? YES! Started to feel some hope of having a life almost right

away on the clindimycin. Allergies have begun to subside. Allergic shiners

are disappearing. Less facial swelling/pain. Can exercise without terminal

fatigue setting in. Hair loss halted.

Still using NSAIDs, Cardizem and a lot of Vitamin C for the Herxing.

~ a

PS: My mind is beginning to function as the fog lifts!