Guest guest Posted August 9, 2000 Report Share Posted August 9, 2000 I was on minocycline for a few months when I was first diagnosed with ra. They had tried relafin and daypro and I had bad reactions with them. Since I had been on minocycline in the past for my roshea, they tried it. It did help, but then eventually it no longer worked and I was then put on prednisone. I am now on Vioxx. P ----- Original Message ----- From: Barbara Jordan <Barbara4602@...> < egroups> Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2000 9:05 PM Subject: [ ] minocycline > I have read with great interest the posts regarding > antibiotic treatment of RA. I am not officially dx > yet but onlybecasue Dr. would have to take me off of > Celebrix to see swelling and that is not a good idea. > > > Has minocycline worked for anyone out there? > > Has anyone been on minocycline, celebrix and planqunal > at the same time. I have been perscribed celebrix and > planquanel but after reading the post about > minocycline and haveing just finised taking at > anitbiotic for a different reason and now feeling much > stiffer then when I was on the anitbiotic I wonder if > I should call and ask to try it. > > Thanks for all of the info. Barbara > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2000 Report Share Posted August 10, 2000 Barbara, I am very curious about it too. I've had RA for 25 years and none of my doctors would prescribe it for me. Today I say an alternative doctor for the first time and I'll be starting on it soon. I still have questions that have to be answered before I start it. I joined a group specifically for the antibiotic treatment of rheumatic diseases at mailto:rheumaticegroups You may be able to get the answers there. I will be posting several more links about this protocol. I've been reading about this treatment for many years, and am surprised that the RD's are so against it. I will be keeping the group posted about my experiences with this treatment. a ----- Original Message ----- From: Barbara Jordan <Barbara4602@...> < egroups> Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 12:05 AM Subject: [ ] minocycline > I have read with great interest the posts regarding > antibiotic treatment of RA. I am not officially dx > yet but onlybecasue Dr. would have to take me off of > Celebrix to see swelling and that is not a good idea. > > > Has minocycline worked for anyone out there? > > Has anyone been on minocycline, celebrix and planqunal > at the same time. I have been perscribed celebrix and > planquanel but after reading the post about > minocycline and haveing just finised taking at > anitbiotic for a different reason and now feeling much > stiffer then when I was on the anitbiotic I wonder if > I should call and ask to try it. > > Thanks for all of the info. Barbara > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2000 Report Share Posted August 10, 2000 How long were you on it before it stopped working? a ----- Original Message ----- From: <linda@...> < egroups> Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 2:27 AM Subject: Re: [ ] minocycline > I was on minocycline for a few months when I was first diagnosed with ra. > They had tried relafin and daypro and I had bad reactions with them. Since > I had been on minocycline in the past for my roshea, they tried it. It did > help, but then eventually it no longer worked and I was then put on > prednisone. I am now on Vioxx. > > P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2002 Report Share Posted November 14, 2002 MinocyclineWhat is it?Once considered as an "alternative" treatment for inflammatory arthritis, the use of antibiotics as DMARDs is now generally accepted in the early stages of the disease. FDA approved: October 1972Brand Names and International Availability:Borymycin (Taiwan); Cyclimycin (South-Africa); Cynomycin (India); Dynacin (US); Klinomycin (Germany); Lederderm ; Mero (Taiwan); Mestacine (France); Mino-50 (Belgium); Minocin (US); Minocin MR (Hong-Kong); Minoclir 50 (Germany); Minocyclin 50 Stada (Germany); Minogalen (Germany); Minoline (Taiwan); Minomycin (Australia, New-Zealand, Japan, South-Africa); Minotab 50 (New-Zealand); Mino-Wolff (Germany); Mynocine (France)How does it work?An antibiotic mainly used to treat infections, minocycline has been found to be beneficial in some people with inflammatory arthritis. Exactly why it works is unknown, however some people believe some rheumatoid diseases are caused by a hypersensitivity reaction due to infection of mycoplasmas. If this is indeed the case, mincocycline works by eliminating the mycoplasmas. Others believe the benefit is merely anti-inflammatory. Dosage:Antibiotic protocol may vary between doctors. One common protocol is 100mg taken three times a week.How should I take it?This medication should be taken with a glass of water. If stomach upset occurs, take with food. Contraindications:Caution should be used when giving this medication to people with known kidney problems. Pregnant or nursing mothers should not take Minocycline. Minocycline should not be used in children. Drugs Interactions:Certain antiacids and calcium supplements may decrease the effectiveness. Minocycline may decrease the effect of oral contraceptives.Minocycline may increase the action of digoxin.Possible side effects:These side effects are not considered serious but are certainly annoying for those experiencing them. The most frequently reported side effects include diarrhea, discolored tongue or teeth, drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, nausea, sun sensitivity, and frequent yeast infections.More serious side effects that you should report right away include dark yellow or brown urine, difficulty breathing, skin rash or itching, and unusual bleeding or bruising. Signs of a possible allergic reaction are rash, swelling and difficulty breathing. These symptoms should be reported immediately.Precautions & Special Notes:You will be required to have frequent blood work while on this medication. It is very important that you keep all lab and doctor's appointments.Due to the potential for sun sensitivity exposure to direct sunlight should be avoided. If you are in the sun please wear protective clothing and strong sun block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2004 Report Share Posted June 10, 2004 Minocycline was and is used for Rhematoid Arthritis. A Dr. Brown (The Road Back) came up with a protocol for RA and it works wonders. Many doctors are now following. A friend of mine who has scleroderma has gotten fabulous results from the minocycline as her last resort. Mcgill U in Canada did a study on humans with MS after the study on mice proved positive results. http://www.mult-sclerosis.org/news/May2003/EmergingTherapiesforMS.html if you do a Google on Minocycline for MS get more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 Am on another list called the marshall protocal and there is a lot about Minocycline in the treatment of Sarcoidosis which is inflammation and is the cause of several illnesses. www.sarcinfo.com Regards, mh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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