Locating a physician for treatment

  RBF strongly recommends that you look over the information on the website and other suggested reading, and visit the discussion forum (bulletin board) where patients (and their families) post before you seek the therapy. You can access physician contact information by emailing apdoctors@roadback.org once you are familiar with antibiotic therapy as used in the context of rheumatic disease. Include your geographic area and information about your diagnosis and a volunteer will return your email.

Access the APNC (Antibiotic Protocol Network Contact) nearest you for additional support.
http://www.roadback.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=community.sub&subgroup_id=5

Be aware that each practitioner might have his/her own protocol preference or approach treatment in different ways.  Some are very committed to antibiotic therapy but offer it in conjunction with more traditional medications, others are very supportive of the therapy in combination with a holistic approach, etc. This is not a one size fits all therapy and it may take trial and error to establish the most effective dose and schedule for an individual. Also, a patient's needs may change and the dose and timing might be adjusted up or down with a physician's guidance. In all cases, we advise that each patient seeking antibiotic therapy is fully informed to become an active participant in his/her own health care decisions.