Newbie to forum – my story

[dave22x2]

My name is Dave, & I was diagnosed with RA in late 2004. I found out about AP while researching my options and the protocol made sense to me. After visiting a few doctors (they didn’t believe in AP), I was able to get an appointment with Dr. Sinnott. After my visit with him in Iowa, I was on minocycline twice a day. It was a rough 6 months or so as my pain and stiffness was severe. However, little by little I improved and stayed with the treatment. After a year, I was pain & symptom free. Dr. Sinnott refilled my minocycline prescription each year and I did wonderfully for 14 years. After Dr. Sinnott retired completely I stopped taking the antibiotic for a few years..However, two years ago some symptoms started creeping back, but nowhere near as severe as originally. I found another AP doctor who provided me with minocycline again, and after a couple of months was symptom free once again. Unfortunately, this doctor seems to have now retired and I am in need of another source. I read on the forum about an NP in Iowa who has kind of taken over for Dr. Sinnott and I hope to contact her in order to continue protocol..

For me, this protocol definitely saved the quality of my life.. Who would think such a simple treatment could have spared me from a lifetime of toxic and expensive drugs..Dr. Sinnott was great & have my fingers crossed on a replacement

[Maz]

Dave, what a great story and so nice of you to share your success with AP with us all. Your story would be a wonderful addition to the main site Stories section. When you feel ready, please do post it here:

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While doing your researches, did you read “The New Arthritis Breakthrough,” by Henry Scammell? Great book that outlines the history and rationale for AP in treating rheumatic diseases. I must have read it 5 or 6 times in my first year to keep me going.

Thank you again!

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