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Prescribed Lower Dosages Of Antibiotic Doxycycline For Arthritis. Can This Affect In Any Way?
Hi, I am from Australia I have been prescribed the antibiotic doxycyline for my R.A This info comes from a book called the Arthritis breakthrough written by Herny Scammel. It is recommend the dosage should be 250mgs Monday, Wednesday and Friday. However my doctor had dropped my dose down to 25mgs one these does. I need to find a doctor down my way how is well versed in this area.
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Dear Friend,
Doxycycline has been found to be effected in many studies in Rheumatoid arthritis , Osteo arthritis and some other forms of arthritis.
It can be given , but main treatment has to be given.
You have not told us about the other drugs , there are many treatment options available for it , like DMARD'S , hydroxychloroquine , Steriods , NSAIDS , Biologicals (Monoclonal Antibodies).
Wish you a good heath
Doxycycline has been found to be effected in many studies in Rheumatoid arthritis , Osteo arthritis and some other forms of arthritis.
It can be given , but main treatment has to be given.
You have not told us about the other drugs , there are many treatment options available for it , like DMARD'S , hydroxychloroquine , Steriods , NSAIDS , Biologicals (Monoclonal Antibodies).
Wish you a good heath
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