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#175540 01/05/05 04:40 AM
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Hi, I'm new. Anyone tried long term antibiotic therapy for FMS/CFS?
I am currently involved with a FM clinic which uses this treatment.
They test for infections. Many people test positive for chronic infections.


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#175541 01/25/05 11:53 AM
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Gilse,

I'm sure lots of people have chronic infections. I do -- thrush, yeast and other fungal type infections. I can't say my doctor agrees with me that there is a connection.

The problem with using antibiotics to treat infections is that:

antibiotics can decrease good bacteria in your system and may exacerbate the problems...

If you do go on an antibiotic therapy, it may be a good idea to talk to your doctor/practitioner about probiotics like acidophilus to counterract that issue.


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#175542 01/28/05 04:32 PM
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Hello Gilse,

Im not sure if you mean you are new to this forum or new to FMS because I personally have serious reservations about the clinic and the long term antibiotic regimen.
First as Deanna stated that antibiotics can kill off good bacteria that we need in our bodies and second that taking an antibiotic for unjust reasons can cause your body to develop a resistance which can be harmful down the road when and if an antibiotic is truly needed.

IF this is a good FMS clinic they know that blood workups can detect an infection to show the need for an antibiotic. If any or all blood workups that a doctor rx's does not prove another syndrome/disease that mimics FMS then I would question the need, especially if your CBC comes out fine.

Once all of the others are ruled out this is why the trigger point test is done to "assume" its FMS - remember there is no proof at this time.

I have been on a long regimen of antibiotics ( 3 mos. ) for a "reason" and during that time I can easily tell you that it made absolutely no difference in my FMS, how I felt, my flares - nothing.

If you have a primary I would certainly ask about this clinic and what he thinks about taking the antibiotics for a lengthy time but IF me I would say "no."

Im NOT a doctor and though we are all individuals with this nasty please be careful and check, double check before you proceed with anything - error on the side of caution.

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Judie


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I would be very weary of taking antibiotics all the time. They do break down all of our good stuff and if you get a "new infection" and have taken every antibiotic then your are out of luck.
I personally have never heard of this. Be very careful. <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Best of luck to you.


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I have read a great deal about the other infections that often are present with FMS. However, everything I have read indicates that most of these infections are viral or fungal (candida), neither of which respond to antibiotics. There are alot of clinics that FM clinics that use a Guaifenisen Protocol, but I have never heard fo the antibiotic route. Personally, I'd look for a new clinic...


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