question about clyndamicin

November 11, 2002

Hi everyone....I am still in the process of convincing the docs to help me

with AP. I told them I am doing it regardless of their decision but it would

be easier if they supported me. I am seeing a rheum. doc on friday. I am

trying to research the use of clindamycin IV then starting oral minocin. And

I have been following the posts.

If I am understanding everything correctly....the IV clindamycin is to get

deeper into the body/tissues....places the oral may not be able to reach.

Then the oral takes care of the rest??

Also....the minocin can be justified (by docs who aren't willing to beleive

the infectious theory) by categorizing it as an antiinflammatory. Can the

clindamycin also be categorizes in this way?

I am not sure whether I would need IV clindi or not. I have had ups and

downs of dermatomyositis for about 10 years. Now I have severe weakness and

lots of joint pain. But no organ or other involvement. Although this all

started with severe IBS and stomach problems. So I think the

bacteria...mycolpasms like to hide out there.

Any advice or more experiences of those who did or did not use IV for long

standing periods would be great!! I am so excited to start the AP therapy

but I think a lot of this is gonna be decisions i am going to make....not

much help from the docs. THank you all so much.

Sending you all thought of healing

DM 10 years

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