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Hi Algis, My stomach has also had problems with the doxy. At first I was taking it with no food, which made me extremely nauseous. Now I take it with a meal and plenty of water. I took prilosec OTC in the mornings for a while to help me tolerate it. That helped quite a bit. Now I can take it without...

I have started Doxycycline 100mg 2x per day (generic). And since starting it I have developed a chronic acid reflux cough due to stomach/esophagus irritation. This is a problem I have never had before. I also feel very nauseous for about an hour after i take it. I know Doxy is also sold in a once a ...

Thank you both for answering, very helpful. There also seems to be some "time release" formulas, but maybe that's just a gimmick....

Thank you. I am starting Doxy.

Hello,

I've gone to two stores and can find N-acetyl L cysteine, but not N-acetyl cysteine.

Are they the same thing? I can find the version without the "L" online if that is preferable.

Thanks.

Have you tried cranberry juice?

Oh, maybe I should wait to see a doctor who can prescribe me both to start. I will get NAC either way.

Interesting. I have not heard of loss of pigmentation from it. I was just doing some reading and the teeth staining can happen with adults taking Minocycline, not just developing teeth.

Thanks. I am not concerned about sun sensitivity or conflict with dairy, but better penetration of the CNS seems important.

I apologize in advance for asking so many question. I am reading a ton here and on CPn help but there is a lot to learn. I have a prescription for Minocycline. Should I start the NAC first, and wait to take the antibiotic or start both at once. I would think taking both at once would confuse things ...

I have heard this is a side effect that can be irreversible. Obviously it is much less serious than MS, but I am wondering if anyone has experienced it and after how long?

Hello, I was wondering if taking daily doxycycline, helps in the way that taking Minocycline helps (before starting the full protocol). I know Mino carries risk of tooth and skin staining, and to me it's worth the risk unless Doxy will work just as well without that side effect. And if does work, is...

Hi Agatha, Good luck with starting. I hope it works for you. I'll report back with how the Minocycline and NAC are going.

Hi,

Thanks Loriyas. I got the prescription! 75mg 2x a day. I know the studies with Minocycline were with 100mg 2x day, but I figure this is close enough.

I will start NAC, and plan to read up on the other supplements in the protocol.

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Hi, I haven't posted in a while, but I am still very interested in antibiotics & MS, as well as natural approaches. I am hoping in the future to see a doctor who will give me Rx for antibiotic regimen, but I know that will involve some planning, work & possibly travel. I am considering start...