Re: To A/P for how long? That is the question

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Snipped to death by Amy

mike rosner wrote:

>

> Studies coming out show that Minocin is the drug of choice for these

> micoplasmas. It blocks their elimination. At least that is the way I

> read it. They are doing studies with Lupus and Mino now.

>

** Mino blocks mycoplasma elimination? What does that mean?

> Now Amy brings out the point on how long should we try it before

> giving up.

>

** I didn't mean 'give up'. I only meant how long should I wait before

switching to a *different* antibiotic. It's hard to know which

antibiotic is THE one to work.

> Good question, it varies. Because we all don't carry the same

> microbes, there is no set time. Some have more bugs than others and

> different kinds. Each person's response is also different. Some people

> heal faster, because their immune system is stronger. Other's may have

> overlapping diseases and conditions that hamper progress. Age, diet,

> exercise, lifestyle are all contributing factors.

>

** These are all very important points!

> But you don't just wake up two years later in remission. You start to

> see changes along the way. For some, Raynaud's will disappear first.

> For others, it could be joints, and other's will still be blowing

> their noses constantly for several years while they no longer need

> pain pills. Other's have a problem with digestion and others with

> headaches, or heart- lung, difficulties. We are all unique. The main

> thing is that to go back to the 1940's medicine is ludicrous. It

> didn't cure then and it will not cure now. It killed then and it will

> kill now. These diseases are disfiguring and terminal. So, what have

> we got to lose by trying them?

>

** This tells me I should notice SOMETHING (besides herx)... maybe

within 3 mos.

> Sick people keep the industry going. Why should they cure us? HUH!

> $$$$$-It's up to us to take charge of our health care system. I

> reached remission in 18 months. Others are more and some are less

> fortunate than me. I did see changes along the way. Monitor yourselves for

> the answers and share the info with us all.~~~Thanks for allowing me

> to spew. It's what I do best. Hope the best for all of you,~~~me, and

> everyone else within ear shot. Dolores

>

>

I strongly agree with what you've said.

Amy