Mycoplasma Hominis

November 2, 2010

Hi all,

I am suffering with joint pain since Aug/2008. Since 2009 I have seen three

rheumatologists (+ GPs and other specialties) and have done many lab tests. Til

this date there no dx established, athough it seems to be one of those

espondiloarthropaty.

My sed rate went as high as 100. I have RF negative.

Symptoms:

pain on ankles (with swollen), plantar, knees, hips, shoulders and finger

(swollen). I had strong pain on my chest, rips and sacro-illiac also, but those

went away. Currently I have a strong burning sensation on my legs and feet.

Most of the lab tests I requested my self, since I become a researcher myself

about the problem (just as most you here).

Just recently I found that I have mycoplasma hominis (PCR of urine test).

I would like to test the synovial liquid for mycoplasmas but not one

rheumatologist wanted to do the puncture of my knee. They say it is not swollen

and it is to risky b/c could infect it. If anyone had a similar situation I

would love to receive comments on this.

I requested test for Lyme and Brucella and anti-CCP but don't have results for

those yet.

I tried also to request antibody tests for different kinds of mycoplasma, but it

is hard to find labs that run those.

Please check my lab tests

I had started mino early this year but felt no difference and after 6 weeks I

stopped it. Then later tried amoxiciline (5 days 500mg) and then azithromicine

(7 days 500mg). Also no differece.

Currently I'm taking clyndamicine. Started 300g once a day for 2 days, then

300mg twice a day (still in the 5th day). After a week, I plan to take 300mg

once a week.

Taking also: Harpagophytum procumbens extract, echinacea extract, probiotics and

vitamins/minerals.

I feel like walking alone with all this. I live in Brazil and here there is not

one doctor that would AP to treat rheumatism.

I really would love to receive some guidance or comments from anyone.

Thanks for any help,

-- Renato

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