Doxycycline and Q10 problems

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I'm 57 and have a mitochondrial encephalo myopathy (no 100% diagnose

after 4 years).

What I have noticed that if I use the antibiotic doxycycline it

makes me terrible tired (not with other antibiotics). After a few

days of stopping everything is " normal " . The same with Q10.

Is there a " antidote " for this problem, except not using it.

Where does it " attack " the mito.

Why does it make me so tired, while Q10 is standard for mito.

Maybe somebody has the same problem or an answer.

Thanks

Bob

[Guest guest]

Bob

Everyone is so different and a small group of us can't take CoQ10. Are you

taking it with Carnitor and some kind of oil such as Vit. E or olive oil?

Have you tried more than one brand? Are you starting on a very small dose

and building it up in small steps?What dose of CoQ10 have you tried? Have

you had a CoQ10 blood level checked?

laurie

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> Hi,

> I'm 57 and have a mitochondrial encephalo myopathy (no 100% diagnose

> after 4 years).

> What I have noticed that if I use the antibiotic doxycycline it

> makes me terrible tired (not with other antibiotics). After a few

> days of stopping everything is " normal " . The same with Q10.

> Is there a " antidote " for this problem, except not using it.

> Where does it " attack " the mito.

> Why does it make me so tired, while Q10 is standard for mito.

> Maybe somebody has the same problem or an answer.

> Thanks

> Bob

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[Guest guest]

Bob,

A lot of medications pass through the mitochondria on their way to do

the job they are meant to do and can cause some damage. I feel more

tired most of the time I have an infections. It takes a lot of energy

also for the body to fight an infection and we don't have any " spare "

energy for this process.

I don't have anything to add on the Coq10 that Laurie hasn't already

addressed, but I agree with her.

bik1324 wrote:

>Hi,

>I'm 57 and have a mitochondrial encephalo myopathy (no 100% diagnose

>after 4 years).

>What I have noticed that if I use the antibiotic doxycycline it

>makes me terrible tired (not with other antibiotics). After a few

>days of stopping everything is " normal " . The same with Q10.

>Is there a " antidote " for this problem, except not using it.

>Where does it " attack " the mito.

>Why does it make me so tired, while Q10 is standard for mito.

>Maybe somebody has the same problem or an answer.

>Thanks

>Bob

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>Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are

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entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their

responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their

physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.

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>Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is

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[Guest guest]

Antibiotics can make you extremely dehydrated. That's why they

always tell you to drink a lot of water. Dehydration can make you

feel lousy, and excessively tired. Have you tried any other

antibiotics with the Q10 ?

It's also possible that the Doxycycline isn't the right drug for

your body. We're all different. I personally can't take

Azithromycin. It makes my Mito worse. Make sure you discuss other

alternatives with your doc when you have an infection. There are

quite a few antibiotics out there.

Good luck,

bug