Question about myco testing

[Guest guest]

Has anyone had mycoplasma testing done? What specifically did you have

done and where did you have it done?

I asked my DO to give me a script for mycoplasma testing, which he did.

I went to the Immediate Care place I usually have bloodwork drawn, and

they had no clue what to do and suggested I go to a hospital. So

yesterday I did. After a lot of calling around, they were able to

figure out what to do.....a nasal swab. If I'd known they were doing a

nasal swab, I wouldn't have taken benadryl yesterday!!!

The order looked like it asked for a mycoplasma pneumon PCR test. I

don't think that's what I wanted. I was hoping for, at minimum, a

broader test for mycoplasma, but was really wanting more specific

testing of m. fermentans, etc.

So, I'm wondering how to go about getting the specific tests? What do I

ask a script for? And where can I have it done?

--Celia <><

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

This is just a reminder. Unless things have changed, you cannot be on any

antibiotics for at least 30 days prior to having a mycoplasma PCR test done.

carol_DM

[Guest guest]

Yes, that makes a lot of sense, Carol.  Since Minocin and other antibiotics of

the tetracycline family weaken the mycos, I think Dr. Franco insists that

testing be done prior to starting on the antibiotic protocol so that he can see

the full picture of what antibiotics would work best on the type of bacteria or

bacterias one is infected with.  It is highly probable that those of us with

weakened immune systems are carrying more than one infection. Many of us have

co-infections and co-diseases.  One disease over a short period of time is not

usually strong enough to pull down the entire immune system but a myriad of

infections over a long period of time is why the immune system fails.  Once

this part is understood, then the reason for the antibiotic protocol with its'

various antibiotics and the way they are taken is clearer to understand.  I

recommend to all the people asking about the antibiotic protocol and the

infectious theory to purchase the

books, " The New Arthritis Breakthrough " by Henry Scammell.  Midway thru the

book is the book called, " The Road Back, " written by Dr. MacPherson

Brown.  He is the doctor who discovered the mycoplasmas and found that

antibiotics of the tetracycline family work best on most of these mycos.  For

those of you with Scleroderma, there is the book called, " Scleroderma, The

Proven Therapy That Can Save Your Life. " also by Henry Scammell.  These books

are very reasonable and easily ordered, new or used, thru Amazon.com.  Also, it

would be wise for everyone to make a print of the FAQ. sheet on The most

Frequently asked question about the antibiotic Protocol. It is translated into

several different languages.  Just go to either Google or search engines,

type in Antibiotic Protocol.or Frequently Asked Questions re: antibiotic

Protocol.  All of your answers are there.  Know that the protocol is not a one

size fits all protocol and is modified by

your A/P doc to your specific needs or bacterias that are infecting you.  The

supplements would be prescribed according to your needs also.  It is not wise

to use supplements, others take unless your body specifically calls for them,

and that is something a doctor would have to test for.  Take care everyone,

Hope this helps. Good luck in finding your way back to good health.  It is a

long journey, but worth every step.  I am Dolores and In remission more than

one year after 4 years of Antibiotic Therapy, P.S. I still take a maintenance

dose of antibiotics on MWF's so as not to ever get reinfected again. Former

Scleroderma, MCTD  & R/A patient, I went from bedridden and with a prognosis

of 5 months to live to living a fully functional life and now am full time

caregiver to my mom who is going on 96 and has Alzheimer's. I clean, cook,

garden travel, snorkel, dance, and enjoy life to the fullest.  I wish you all

the same recovery or better.

From: Bob & Carol Zarn <bczarn@...>

Subject: rheumatic Re:Question about myco testing

rheumatic

Date: Thursday, June 10, 2010, 9:29 AM

 

Hi all,

This is just a reminder. Unless things have changed, you cannot be on any

antibiotics for at least 30 days prior to having a mycoplasma PCR test done.

carol_DM

[Guest guest]

hi carol

it depends which test. i can't remember which one but ARC told me one

test i had to be off abx and the other was ok. one test is PCR and one

is ELISA. can't remember which you had to be off abx for. ethel? ARC

would know if you call them.

monique

Hi all,

This is just a reminder. Unless things have changed, you cannot be on

any antibiotics for at least 30 days prior to having a mycoplasma PCR

test done.

carol_DM

[Guest guest]

Hi,

it is the PCR test that you have to be off antibiotics.

carol_DM