I have neurological symptoms, and I tested positive for Mycoplasma and Chlamydia infections. What is the difference between the various antibiotics, and which one (or ones) do I use?
RESPONSE: THE VARIOUS ANTIBIOTICS THAT WE RECOMMEND FOR CHRONIC BACTERIAL INFECTIONS HAVE DIFFERENT MECHNANISMS OF ACTION, DIFFERENT EFFECTS ON DIFFERENT BACTERIA AND DIFFERENT ABILITIES TO PENETRATE INTO TISSUES. IN THE CASE OF THE DUAL INFECTION THAT YOU HAVE, I WOULD SUGGEST TO YOUR PHYSICIAN THAT GOOD TISSUE PENETRATION IS IMPORTANT FOR THESE BACTERIA, SINCE THEY HIDE INSIDE CELLS. ALSO, YOU WILL NEED ONE (OR MORE) ANTIBIOTICS THAT CAN SUPPRESS THESE PARTICULAR BACTERIA. ONE SUGGESTION IS DOXYCYCLINE, WHICH HAS GOOD ACTIVITY AGAINST THESE MICROORGANISMS AND GOOD TISSUE PENETRATION. THIS CAN BE FOLLOWED BY OTHER ANTIBIOTICS OR COMBINATIONS OF ANTIBIOITCS, IMMUNE ENHANCEMENT, NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT, ETC. QUESTION: I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Meniers Disease, depression, anxiety and other problems. I am not getting much support from the VA. Even though I am 50 years old, they say that I look too young to be ill. RESPONSE: ONE OF THE MOST OF
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