Re: Minocycline antibiotic?

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Everyone is different, but I reacted badly to minocycline. It made my

skin better, but I developed " lupus-like " symptoms. I had severe joint

and body pain. I tried to ignore it, because it helped my skin so much,

but my doctor said that it could turn into real lupus if I did not stop

taking it.

Just my experience. Some people have no reaction at all.

Charlene wrote:

>

> I went to the derm today and she advised that she wanted me to try

> Minocycline. I was on this about 2 years ago, took them before my

> wedding, and my skin appeared to clear right up.

>

> My concern is the post that I saw from Matija on the rosacea facts

> board about possible severe side effects that can result after long-

> term use. If I only plan on taking this short term to get my skin

> under control now, is there anything that I need to look out for,

> warning signs that I might be having a problem? I hate taking

> anything internally, but my derm feels confident in this medication

> and that it will definitely help my bumps. I have to come to a point

> where I can't even use topicals, so this is really my only choice

> right now.

>

> Also, I want to take acidophilus...in what form should I take this

> and where can I get it? Is eating active yogurt sufficient, and if

> so, how much?

>

> Thanks so much for any help.

>

> Charlene

>

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