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  • #461632
    aboyer
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    How do I get a prescription for clarithromycin if I can’t find a doctor who will prescribe it? I don’t think I can tolerate doxy or mino because of side effects. Would like to try a new antibiotic.

    Diagnosed with severe RA 12 years ago
    Tested positive for M. pneumoniae and C. pneumoniae

    Current meds: Kineret 100mg, doxycycline 50mg, cbd oil, and celebrex

    Supplements: fish oil, vitamin b12, folate, b6, iron, selenium, zinc, vitamin c, and biotin

    #461634
    Maz
    Keymaster

    Aboyer, where are you located? I can take a look to see if we have any new docs in your state, if this might help?

    Are you still on 100mg minocycline on just M-W-F as described in your signature line? What side-effects are you experiencing? I’m just wondering if it may by your generic (some are duds), or if your dose may need tweaking, or if it’s something else.

    #461636
    aboyer
    Participant

    I live in Alabama. I had switch to doxy but it’s not working very well for joint pain.

    Diagnosed with severe RA 12 years ago
    Tested positive for M. pneumoniae and C. pneumoniae

    Current meds: Kineret 100mg, doxycycline 50mg, cbd oil, and celebrex

    Supplements: fish oil, vitamin b12, folate, b6, iron, selenium, zinc, vitamin c, and biotin

    #461637
    Maz
    Keymaster

    Hi Aboyer,

    I’ve sent you a PM with some potential doc options for AL. If you can travel, there are other options, too. Just let me know.

    Yes, many folks find doxy isn’t as effective for RA as mino. Sometimes it’s a dosing issue (e.g. a higher dose of doxy is needed) or a brand issue.

    What caused you to switch from mino to doxy?

    What symptoms were you experiencing on mino?

    What dose/brand were you taking?

    How long did you try mino for?

    Any other meds or supps in your daily regimen?

    Any other health issues besides RA? e.g., thyroid.

    Sorry if you’ve posted about this here before, but some detail can sometimes help forum members to chip in with some fellow-patient insight.

    #461638
    PhilC
    Participant
    #461641
    Maz
    Keymaster

    Good idea, phil! Here is more:

    Research: Macrolides for RA

    #461643
    aboyer
    Participant

    Is there any places I can order online without a prescription?

    Diagnosed with severe RA 12 years ago
    Tested positive for M. pneumoniae and C. pneumoniae

    Current meds: Kineret 100mg, doxycycline 50mg, cbd oil, and celebrex

    Supplements: fish oil, vitamin b12, folate, b6, iron, selenium, zinc, vitamin c, and biotin

    #461649
    PhilC
    Participant

    I don’t think I can tolerate doxy or mino because of side effects.

    What kind of side effects, and how much doxy are you taking now? When did you first start (on mino or doxy)? Are you still taking NAC?

    Phil

    "Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth."
    - Albert Einstein

    #461652
    richie
    Participant

    If a drug is prescription only -its against the law to either purchase or sell that drug without a prescription -perhaps a change of doctors might help

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