THE VOICE OF MANY!
Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2004 9:22 am
There has been much talk of antibiotics in this forum lately. I for one would really like to try that route after much consideration of all the facts, side effects, and personal experiences after following ALL of the posts here over the past months. There are several members who are actively participating in this "pseudo - trial". Regarding MS, I haven't read one that has had negative results with their personal trial with antibiotics.
Yes, there have been some undesirable side effects, even possible allergic - type reactions. Everyone is different and their body will respond differently to ANY compound they take. This is to be expected with a small percentage of any population.
That all said, where can WE, as a group, go with this? Obviously, no matter how you look at it, there must be some validity to antibiotic therapy. After much searching on the net, I only find a small number of trials or research that is currently taking place at a few institutions.
I guess the question of the day is WHY? What could we do about it? My experience, personally I mean.........my neuro. "won't consider it until he sees more studies"............that very well may be the approach the vast majority of them are taking. IF NO ONE BREAKS THE ICE - NO ONE WILL TEST THE WATER!
Again, as a large group (1000 + ) now, what can we do? Brainstorming is definitely needed!
ANYONE please throw your ideas into the pool, they are all good. Just remember, there are 1000+ of us, granted, not everyone is participating but I would think those of us who are willing, may be able to make a difference with the right people.
Large numbers of people tend to be heard. Just one only makes a whisper that is soon forgotten.
I may be rambling...but I sure am frustrated!!
Treez
P.S. I'd create a poll but don't know how!
It would be as simple as this: If antibiotics were being widely studied or an approved therapy, and you were given that option, would you participate?
YES or NO
Yes, there have been some undesirable side effects, even possible allergic - type reactions. Everyone is different and their body will respond differently to ANY compound they take. This is to be expected with a small percentage of any population.
That all said, where can WE, as a group, go with this? Obviously, no matter how you look at it, there must be some validity to antibiotic therapy. After much searching on the net, I only find a small number of trials or research that is currently taking place at a few institutions.
I guess the question of the day is WHY? What could we do about it? My experience, personally I mean.........my neuro. "won't consider it until he sees more studies"............that very well may be the approach the vast majority of them are taking. IF NO ONE BREAKS THE ICE - NO ONE WILL TEST THE WATER!
Again, as a large group (1000 + ) now, what can we do? Brainstorming is definitely needed!
ANYONE please throw your ideas into the pool, they are all good. Just remember, there are 1000+ of us, granted, not everyone is participating but I would think those of us who are willing, may be able to make a difference with the right people.
Large numbers of people tend to be heard. Just one only makes a whisper that is soon forgotten.
I may be rambling...but I sure am frustrated!!
Treez
P.S. I'd create a poll but don't know how!
It would be as simple as this: If antibiotics were being widely studied or an approved therapy, and you were given that option, would you participate?
YES or NO