Re: Tooth infection causing my joint pain

[Guest guest]

Hi Amy,

I’m glad about your discovery; I think dental procedures may have had a lot

to do with my chemical sensitivities – or at least increased it.

About the Minocin, I’d recommend starting slow and building up to avoid a

bad Herx. I was able to take 100 mg daily for several years without

problems – but good results. However, we are all different so you may have

to play with it. Maybe you could start slow given your previous Herx; i.e.,

50 mg M/W/F, if that goes well maybe 50 mg M/W/F but twice a day; then maybe

100 mg M/W/F --- I don’t think there’s a wrong way! It sounds like things

are going well for you; congrats on finding a GP that’s on board! For some

reason your email buoyed my spirits today! It was good to hear some good

news. Regards, El

_____

From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ] On Behalf

Of Amy

Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 9:38 PM

rheumatic

Subject: rheumatic Tooth infection causing my joint pain

I just made an exciting discovery that I wanted to share. In December I was

having joint and muscle pain. My Rheumatoid Factor was 409 (<20 is what docs

want to see). In July I had an anti CCP test which was also " sky high. " Just

2 weeks ago I had a dental check up. the Panoramic x-ray showed an abscess

in my jaw bone. After a week on antibiotics...ALL my joint pain is gone! I

am so excited. I have an appointment with the endodontist in two days. May

need a root canal...But the relief I have had is fantastic.

I still find I need to avoid food triggers (wheat and dairy). And I started

minocycline again today. I had taken one about two weeks ago and experienced

the herx reaction and needed to wait for a stretch of time where I could be

" down " for a spell. My GP (general practitioner) was very willing to

prescribe minocycline without testing me for mycoplasma. She said it is

safe. I feel very fortunate to avoid the expense and the wait of getting lab

tests before starting AP.

Is pulsing (taking 50mg every other day) best or should I just jump in and

take it daily?

I also have found a product by Metagenics, Ultra Clear, to help. It is a

low-allergenic, cleansing protein powder that helps my body to deal with all

the other allergens from the mycoplasma and food.

I'll update after I deal with the abscess in my jawbone.

[Guest guest]

Great discovery!  I had all my metal fillings replaced and I believe that along

with the Minocin I have been taking for 5 years is what propelled me into

complete remission from scleroderma. 

 

Congratulations, you found part of the cause.  Baby steps with Minocin is a

very wise thing.  Increasing slowly is best when you are hypersensitive.  It

is the same as the old story about the Tortoise & the Hare.  The Tortoise,

although slow, won the race.  Good luck and keep going.  That is great news. 

Dolores. 

 

From: ehgooding <ehgooding@...>

Subject: RE: rheumatic Tooth infection causing my joint pain

rheumatic

Date: Monday, September 20, 2010, 8:50 AM

 

Hi Amy,

I’m glad about your discovery; I think dental procedures may have had a lot

to do with my chemical sensitivities – or at least increased it.

About the Minocin, I’d recommend starting slow and building up to avoid a

bad Herx. I was able to take 100 mg daily for several years without

problems – but good results. However, we are all different so you may have

to play with it. Maybe you could start slow given your previous Herx; i.e.,

50 mg M/W/F, if that goes well maybe 50 mg M/W/F but twice a day; then maybe

100 mg M/W/F --- I don’t think there’s a wrong way! It sounds like things

are going well for you; congrats on finding a GP that’s on board! For some

reason your email buoyed my spirits today! It was good to hear some good

news. Regards, El

_____

From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ] On Behalf

Of Amy

Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 9:38 PM

rheumatic

Subject: rheumatic Tooth infection causing my joint pain

I just made an exciting discovery that I wanted to share. In December I was

having joint and muscle pain. My Rheumatoid Factor was 409 (<20 is what docs

want to see). In July I had an anti CCP test which was also " sky high. " Just

2 weeks ago I had a dental check up. the Panoramic x-ray showed an abscess

in my jaw bone. After a week on antibiotics...ALL my joint pain is gone! I

am so excited. I have an appointment with the endodontist in two days. May

need a root canal...But the relief I have had is fantastic.

I still find I need to avoid food triggers (wheat and dairy). And I started

minocycline again today. I had taken one about two weeks ago and experienced

the herx reaction and needed to wait for a stretch of time where I could be

" down " for a spell. My GP (general practitioner) was very willing to

prescribe minocycline without testing me for mycoplasma. She said it is

safe. I feel very fortunate to avoid the expense and the wait of getting lab

tests before starting AP.

Is pulsing (taking 50mg every other day) best or should I just jump in and

take it daily?

I also have found a product by Metagenics, Ultra Clear, to help. It is a

low-allergenic, cleansing protein powder that helps my body to deal with all

the other allergens from the mycoplasma and food.

I'll update after I deal with the abscess in my jawbone.

[Guest guest]

that is fantastic Amy....to have your pain gone! i can hear your excitment!

sally

rheumatic Tooth infection causing my joint pain

I just made an exciting discovery that I wanted to share. In December I was

having joint and muscle pain. My Rheumatoid Factor was 409 (<20 is what docs

want to see). In July I had an anti CCP test which was also " sky high. " Just 2

weeks ago I had a dental check up. the Panoramic x-ray showed an abscess in my

jaw bone. After a week on antibiotics...ALL my joint pain is gone! I am so

excited. I have an appointment with the endodontist in two days. May need a root

canal...But the relief I have had is fantastic.

I still find I need to avoid food triggers (wheat and dairy). And I started

minocycline again today. I had taken one about two weeks ago and experienced the

herx reaction and needed to wait for a stretch of time where I could be " down "

for a spell. My GP (general practitioner) was very willing to prescribe

minocycline without testing me for mycoplasma. She said it is safe. I feel very

fortunate to avoid the expense and the wait of getting lab tests before starting

AP.

Is pulsing (taking 50mg every other day) best or should I just jump in and take

it daily?

I also have found a product by Metagenics, Ultra Clear, to help. It is a

low-allergenic, cleansing protein powder that helps my body to deal with all the

other allergens from the mycoplasma and food.

I'll update after I deal with the abscess in my jawbone.

[Guest guest]

What is herd? Thanks, is

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On Sep 20, 2010, at 8:52 AM, " ehgooding " <ehgooding@...> wrote:

> Hi Amy,

>

> I’m glad about your discovery; I think dental procedures may have ha

> d a lot

> to do with my chemical sensitivities – or at least increased it.

>

> About the Minocin, I’d recommend starting slow and building up to av

> oid a

> bad Herx. I was able to take 100 mg daily for several years without

> problems – but good results. However, we are all different so you ma

> y have

> to play with it. Maybe you could start slow given your previous

> Herx; i.e.,

> 50 mg M/W/F, if that goes well maybe 50 mg M/W/F but twice a day;

> then maybe

> 100 mg M/W/F --- I don’t think there’s a wrong way! It sounds

> like things

> are going well for you; congrats on finding a GP that’s on board! Fo

> r some

> reason your email buoyed my spirits today! It was good to hear some

> good

> news. Regards, El

>

> _____

>

> From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ]

> On Behalf

> Of Amy

> Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 9:38 PM

> rheumatic

> Subject: rheumatic Tooth infection causing my joint pain

>

> I just made an exciting discovery that I wanted to share. In

> December I was

> having joint and muscle pain. My Rheumatoid Factor was 409 (<20 is

> what docs

> want to see). In July I had an anti CCP test which was also " sky

> high. " Just

> 2 weeks ago I had a dental check up. the Panoramic x-ray showed an

> abscess

> in my jaw bone. After a week on antibiotics...ALL my joint pain is

> gone! I

> am so excited. I have an appointment with the endodontist in two

> days. May

> need a root canal...But the relief I have had is fantastic.

>

> I still find I need to avoid food triggers (wheat and dairy). And I

> started

> minocycline again today. I had taken one about two weeks ago and

> experienced

> the herx reaction and needed to wait for a stretch of time where I

> could be

> " down " for a spell. My GP (general practitioner) was very willing to

> prescribe minocycline without testing me for mycoplasma. She said it

> is

> safe. I feel very fortunate to avoid the expense and the wait of

> getting lab

> tests before starting AP.

>

> Is pulsing (taking 50mg every other day) best or should I just jump

> in and

> take it daily?

>

> I also have found a product by Metagenics, Ultra Clear, to help. It

> is a

> low-allergenic, cleansing protein powder that helps my body to deal

> with all

> the other allergens from the mycoplasma and food.

>

> I'll update after I deal with the abscess in my jawbone.

>

>

[Guest guest]

what is a " bad herx " ? thanks, june

On Sep 20, 2010, at 1:56 PM, mike rosner wrote:

>

> Great discovery! I had all my metal fillings replaced and I believe

> that along with the Minocin I have been taking for 5 years is what

> propelled me into complete remission from scleroderma.

>

> Congratulations, you found part of the cause. Baby steps with

> Minocin is a very wise thing. Increasing slowly is best when you

> are hypersensitive. It is the same as the old story about the

> Tortoise & the Hare. The Tortoise, although slow, won the race.

> Good luck and keep going. That is great news. Dolores.

>

>

>

>

> From: ehgooding <ehgooding@...>

> Subject: RE: rheumatic Tooth infection causing my joint pain

> rheumatic

> Date: Monday, September 20, 2010, 8:50 AM

>

>

>

> Hi Amy,

>

> I’m glad about your discovery; I think dental procedures may have

> had a lot

> to do with my chemical sensitivities – or at least increased it.

>

> About the Minocin, I’d recommend starting slow and building up to

> avoid a

> bad Herx. I was able to take 100 mg daily for several years without

> problems – but good results. However, we are all different so you

> may have

> to play with it. Maybe you could start slow given your previous

> Herx; i.e.,

> 50 mg M/W/F, if that goes well maybe 50 mg M/W/F but twice a day;

> then maybe

> 100 mg M/W/F --- I don’t think there’s a wrong way! It sounds like

> things

> are going well for you; congrats on finding a GP that’s on board!

> For some

> reason your email buoyed my spirits today! It was good to hear some

> good

> news. Regards, El

>

> _____

>

> From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ]

> On Behalf

> Of Amy

> Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 9:38 PM

> rheumatic

> Subject: rheumatic Tooth infection causing my joint pain

>

> I just made an exciting discovery that I wanted to share. In

> December I was

> having joint and muscle pain. My Rheumatoid Factor was 409 (<20 is

> what docs

> want to see). In July I had an anti CCP test which was also " sky

> high. " Just

> 2 weeks ago I had a dental check up. the Panoramic x-ray showed an

> abscess

> in my jaw bone. After a week on antibiotics...ALL my joint pain is

> gone! I

> am so excited. I have an appointment with the endodontist in two

> days. May

> need a root canal...But the relief I have had is fantastic.

>

> I still find I need to avoid food triggers (wheat and dairy). And I

> started

> minocycline again today. I had taken one about two weeks ago and

> experienced

> the herx reaction and needed to wait for a stretch of time where I

> could be

> " down " for a spell. My GP (general practitioner) was very willing to

> prescribe minocycline without testing me for mycoplasma. She said it

> is

> safe. I feel very fortunate to avoid the expense and the wait of

> getting lab

> tests before starting AP.

>

> Is pulsing (taking 50mg every other day) best or should I just jump

> in and

> take it daily?

>

> I also have found a product by Metagenics, Ultra Clear, to help. It

> is a

> low-allergenic, cleansing protein powder that helps my body to deal

> with all

> the other allergens from the mycoplasma and food.

>

> I'll update after I deal with the abscess in my jawbone.

>

>

[Guest guest]

June,

See if this link helps with your question. El

http://www.roadback.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/education.display/display_id/12

4.html

rheumatic Tooth infection causing my joint pain

>

> I just made an exciting discovery that I wanted to share. In

> December I was

> having joint and muscle pain. My Rheumatoid Factor was 409 (<20 is

> what docs

> want to see). In July I had an anti CCP test which was also " sky

> high. " Just

> 2 weeks ago I had a dental check up. the Panoramic x-ray showed an

> abscess

> in my jaw bone. After a week on antibiotics...ALL my joint pain is

> gone! I

> am so excited. I have an appointment with the endodontist in two

> days. May

> need a root canal...But the relief I have had is fantastic.

>

> I still find I need to avoid food triggers (wheat and dairy). And I

> started

> minocycline again today. I had taken one about two weeks ago and

> experienced

> the herx reaction and needed to wait for a stretch of time where I

> could be

> " down " for a spell. My GP (general practitioner) was very willing to

> prescribe minocycline without testing me for mycoplasma. She said it

> is

> safe. I feel very fortunate to avoid the expense and the wait of

> getting lab

> tests before starting AP.

>

> Is pulsing (taking 50mg every other day) best or should I just jump

> in and

> take it daily?

>

> I also have found a product by Metagenics, Ultra Clear, to help. It

> is a

> low-allergenic, cleansing protein powder that helps my body to deal

> with all

> the other allergens from the mycoplasma and food.

>

> I'll update after I deal with the abscess in my jawbone.

>

>

[Guest guest]

thanks--this brings me to the site, not a specific article?

On Sep 21, 2010, at 8:25 PM, ehgooding wrote:

> June,

>

> See if this link helps with your question. El

>

> http://www.roadback.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/education.display/display_id/12

> 4.html

>

> rheumatic Tooth infection causing my joint pain

> >

> > I just made an exciting discovery that I wanted to share. In

> > December I was

> > having joint and muscle pain. My Rheumatoid Factor was 409 (<20 is

> > what docs

> > want to see). In July I had an anti CCP test which was also " sky

> > high. " Just

> > 2 weeks ago I had a dental check up. the Panoramic x-ray showed an

> > abscess

> > in my jaw bone. After a week on antibiotics...ALL my joint pain is

> > gone! I

> > am so excited. I have an appointment with the endodontist in two

> > days. May

> > need a root canal...But the relief I have had is fantastic.

> >

> > I still find I need to avoid food triggers (wheat and dairy). And I

> > started

> > minocycline again today. I had taken one about two weeks ago and

> > experienced

> > the herx reaction and needed to wait for a stretch of time where I

> > could be

> > " down " for a spell. My GP (general practitioner) was very willing to

> > prescribe minocycline without testing me for mycoplasma. She said it

> > is

> > safe. I feel very fortunate to avoid the expense and the wait of

> > getting lab

> > tests before starting AP.

> >

> > Is pulsing (taking 50mg every other day) best or should I just jump

> > in and

> > take it daily?

> >

> > I also have found a product by Metagenics, Ultra Clear, to help. It

> > is a

> > low-allergenic, cleansing protein powder that helps my body to deal

> > with all

> > the other allergens from the mycoplasma and food.

> >

> > I'll update after I deal with the abscess in my jawbone.

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

thanks, I found it!

On Sep 21, 2010, at 8:25 PM, ehgooding wrote:

> June,

>

> See if this link helps with your question. El

>

> http://www.roadback.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/education.display/display_id/12

> 4.html

>

> rheumatic Tooth infection causing my joint pain

> >

> > I just made an exciting discovery that I wanted to share. In

> > December I was

> > having joint and muscle pain. My Rheumatoid Factor was 409 (<20 is

> > what docs

> > want to see). In July I had an anti CCP test which was also " sky

> > high. " Just

> > 2 weeks ago I had a dental check up. the Panoramic x-ray showed an

> > abscess

> > in my jaw bone. After a week on antibiotics...ALL my joint pain is

> > gone! I

> > am so excited. I have an appointment with the endodontist in two

> > days. May

> > need a root canal...But the relief I have had is fantastic.

> >

> > I still find I need to avoid food triggers (wheat and dairy). And I

> > started

> > minocycline again today. I had taken one about two weeks ago and

> > experienced

> > the herx reaction and needed to wait for a stretch of time where I

> > could be

> > " down " for a spell. My GP (general practitioner) was very willing to

> > prescribe minocycline without testing me for mycoplasma. She said it

> > is

> > safe. I feel very fortunate to avoid the expense and the wait of

> > getting lab

> > tests before starting AP.

> >

> > Is pulsing (taking 50mg every other day) best or should I just jump

> > in and

> > take it daily?

> >

> > I also have found a product by Metagenics, Ultra Clear, to help. It

> > is a

> > low-allergenic, cleansing protein powder that helps my body to deal

> > with all

> > the other allergens from the mycoplasma and food.

> >

> > I'll update after I deal with the abscess in my jawbone.

> >

> >