Dear Fellow RA Friends: I hope this information can be of some help to you, or at least something to think about. My experience below provides another option or opinion on RA for you.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
“Thomas McPherson Brown” (1906-1989) was a renowned rheumatologist who, over a medical career spanning 50 years, pioneered antibiotic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, lupus and other collagen diseases. He used them to treat over Ten Thousand patients, often inducing remission in their disease.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_McPherson_Brown
So that is about 200 new patients per year for 50 years. From the book "The Arthritis Breakthrough" and testimonials I have read, Dr. Brown treated mild early stage RA, moderate RA, and longstanding severe RA. Some people with RA who had it for many years, 10 - 20 years.
Since the death of Dr. Brown it looks like the conversation, interest, and general information about antibiotics for RA have really fallen into the shadows of the medical community, for whatever reason. But there are a number of people even in 2015-16-17 that still try AP (antibiotic protocol). The percentage is very small compared to the mainstream, my opinion, because people don’t know about it.
I took for 12 months "Minocycline" 100 mg. Two capsules MWF or six caps per week. The other days I took probiotics to keep the bowels right. I stopped taking the meds October of 2015. I started treatment October 2014. I feel great and I am in remission now. All of my new blood work is good. I need nothing for pain now after only two months of treatment! No swelling in my hands and ankles like before. The swelling went away after the first week on antibiotics. I responded to the “Minocycline” faster than what my Dr. said 3 to 6 months to see improvement. I also totally changed my diet. My strength and endurance continue to improve and I would say I am at 100% of what I was before I had any RA symptoms back in May of 2014. For five months all I could do was clean the kitchen or vacuum and then I was done for the day. I have more strength and energy; I don’t have that feeling of extreme fatigue, anymore.
What if someone told you there was another way to treat RA with less or no side effects then with your current medications. Does it sound too good to be true? Many go from one med to another to another etc. It never stops. The good news, there is another way. Back in the 1930's and 40's Dr. Thomas McPherson Brown did RA research and his theory was that a certain bacteria causes RA and can be treated with certain antibiotics. His opinion was that the bacteria (mycoplasma) likes to live in the fluid of the joints and hides inside good healthy cells. They multiply and move to other joints in the body. That’s why different joints hurt at different times. That is what our immune systems are working on, these illusive bacteria, but can’t get rid of them without help from certain antibiotics. Sort of like ear or sinus infections. According to Dr. Brown that is what is causing the inflammation, our immune system fighting this bacteria. The fight goes on until the bacteria is under control.
Some will ask why haven’t we heard of this before? Others will say that pharmaceutical companies can influence the medical professions treatment and drug usage. New drugs make big money while old drugs like antibiotics don’t. click on http://www.roadback.org for another point of view on RA. Click on stories-Read some of the 130 testimonials. Google 1. Dr. Thomas McPherson Brown and Google 2. mycoplasma RA this book explains all "The Arthritis Breakthrough" (older printing) by Henry Scammell. “The New Arthritis Breakthrough" (more testimonials in this newer printing) and is also on Kindle. find them Amazon
The other point of view is antibiotic treatment. This is non-standard treatment and most RA doctors won’t do it.
To find Dr's. that use AP click on http://www.roadback.org Click on Resources, Doctor Search.
Use the e-mail address given to get a list of Drs in your location that do use antibiotics for RA. If you think this is worth a try, send the e-mail. Google (antibiotic protocol doctors) for more information.
The three most used antibiotics are Minocin, Minocyline, and Doxycycline. Some say “Minocin” the brand name works the best. Some also say that Doxycycline is not as strong as Minocycline.
The newly diagnosed RA people are the ideal candidates to try AP.
If you really want to try Antibiotic Protocol, contact an AP Doctor who is the expert in treating RA patients with antibiotics.
One last question: What if Dr. Thomas McPherson Brown was right about his theory and treatment of RA?
Other helpful sites on RA:
As we all know no medical treatment is effective for 100% of the people 100% of the time. So far this antibiotic protocol is working for me and that is why I am passing this information on. For me the difference is night and day! All the best to you.
Please Note: Before you try any medical treatment consult with your Doctor or other health care professional.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
“Thomas McPherson Brown” (1906-1989) was a renowned rheumatologist who, over a medical career spanning 50 years, pioneered antibiotic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, lupus and other collagen diseases. He used them to treat over Ten Thousand patients, often inducing remission in their disease.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_McPherson_Brown
So that is about 200 new patients per year for 50 years. From the book "The Arthritis Breakthrough" and testimonials I have read, Dr. Brown treated mild early stage RA, moderate RA, and longstanding severe RA. Some people with RA who had it for many years, 10 - 20 years.
Since the death of Dr. Brown it looks like the conversation, interest, and general information about antibiotics for RA have really fallen into the shadows of the medical community, for whatever reason. But there are a number of people even in 2015-16-17 that still try AP (antibiotic protocol). The percentage is very small compared to the mainstream, my opinion, because people don’t know about it.
I took for 12 months "Minocycline" 100 mg. Two capsules MWF or six caps per week. The other days I took probiotics to keep the bowels right. I stopped taking the meds October of 2015. I started treatment October 2014. I feel great and I am in remission now. All of my new blood work is good. I need nothing for pain now after only two months of treatment! No swelling in my hands and ankles like before. The swelling went away after the first week on antibiotics. I responded to the “Minocycline” faster than what my Dr. said 3 to 6 months to see improvement. I also totally changed my diet. My strength and endurance continue to improve and I would say I am at 100% of what I was before I had any RA symptoms back in May of 2014. For five months all I could do was clean the kitchen or vacuum and then I was done for the day. I have more strength and energy; I don’t have that feeling of extreme fatigue, anymore.
What if someone told you there was another way to treat RA with less or no side effects then with your current medications. Does it sound too good to be true? Many go from one med to another to another etc. It never stops. The good news, there is another way. Back in the 1930's and 40's Dr. Thomas McPherson Brown did RA research and his theory was that a certain bacteria causes RA and can be treated with certain antibiotics. His opinion was that the bacteria (mycoplasma) likes to live in the fluid of the joints and hides inside good healthy cells. They multiply and move to other joints in the body. That’s why different joints hurt at different times. That is what our immune systems are working on, these illusive bacteria, but can’t get rid of them without help from certain antibiotics. Sort of like ear or sinus infections. According to Dr. Brown that is what is causing the inflammation, our immune system fighting this bacteria. The fight goes on until the bacteria is under control.
Some will ask why haven’t we heard of this before? Others will say that pharmaceutical companies can influence the medical professions treatment and drug usage. New drugs make big money while old drugs like antibiotics don’t. click on http://www.roadback.org for another point of view on RA. Click on stories-Read some of the 130 testimonials. Google 1. Dr. Thomas McPherson Brown and Google 2. mycoplasma RA this book explains all "The Arthritis Breakthrough" (older printing) by Henry Scammell. “The New Arthritis Breakthrough" (more testimonials in this newer printing) and is also on Kindle. find them Amazon
The other point of view is antibiotic treatment. This is non-standard treatment and most RA doctors won’t do it.
To find Dr's. that use AP click on http://www.roadback.org Click on Resources, Doctor Search.
Use the e-mail address given to get a list of Drs in your location that do use antibiotics for RA. If you think this is worth a try, send the e-mail. Google (antibiotic protocol doctors) for more information.
The three most used antibiotics are Minocin, Minocyline, and Doxycycline. Some say “Minocin” the brand name works the best. Some also say that Doxycycline is not as strong as Minocycline.
The newly diagnosed RA people are the ideal candidates to try AP.
If you really want to try Antibiotic Protocol, contact an AP Doctor who is the expert in treating RA patients with antibiotics.
One last question: What if Dr. Thomas McPherson Brown was right about his theory and treatment of RA?
Other helpful sites on RA:
- Doctor Oz: Antibiotics Helpful for RA (Click on the comments top of the page for some Testimonials)
- http://www.mercola.com Dr. Mercola has treated over 3000 patients continuing the work of Dr. Brown. In this web-site search for Antibiotic Protocol.
- http://www.thearthritiscenter.com/content/profile-robert-franco-md Dr. Franko Riverside CA
- http://www.ra-infection-connection.com/free_articles/mycorole.htm Mycoplasma and RA
- www.RA-Infection-Connection.com Dr. Katherine Poehlmann's web-site. Read her book "Rheumatoid Arthritis The Infection Connection". Great reading, find it on Amazon.
- http://www.laurapower.com/page26.html Iodine deficiency can cause fatigue, thyroid problems, and impair immune function. "Iodine : Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It" written by Dr. Brownstein. find it on Amazon.
As we all know no medical treatment is effective for 100% of the people 100% of the time. So far this antibiotic protocol is working for me and that is why I am passing this information on. For me the difference is night and day! All the best to you.
Please Note: Before you try any medical treatment consult with your Doctor or other health care professional.