Hi Sofie,

Consider asking your doctor for a prescription for nabumetone (Relafen), etodolac (Lodine), or meloxicam (Mobic). The NSAID will help reduce the pain and inflammation. Reducing inflammation is important because it helps the antibiotic penetrate the inflamed tissue.

Since your doctor told you to take (eat) the tetracyklin (tetracycline) every day, I would try that. With daily dosing you will get more of an anti-inflammatory effect from the tetracyklin.

Stop eating foods that are known to cause problems for people with rheumatic diseases: eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers of all kinds (e.g., cayenne, chili peppers, paprika, pimento, green peppers, bell peppers, sweet peppers, etc.), all dairy products (e.g., milk, cheese, ice cream, yogurt, whey, etc.) and eggs. Of course, that is only a suggestion. However, I cannot stress enough how powerful this is. Although it does not help everyone, it does help most people. And for the people it helps, it can be more effective than many of the drugs doctors prescribe. I believe that it's the main reason why I've never needed anything stronger than ibuprofen (usually a low dose).

By the way, sweet potatoes should not be a problem. They are a member of the morning glory family, and are not closely related to potatoes.

Phil