Hi Kenne,
I'm actually on only 50mg doxy per day, but my problem is not with the typical side effects
but that the doxycycline actually gave me pill-induced esophagitis (i.e., a bad burn in my
throat) and now I can't swallow it. Instead, I'm taking a syrup form now, but it still seems
to bother my sensitive throat (or maybe I just have a weird reaction to Doxy). Either way,
there's no way I can take it. But if the macrolides are very strong, I worry that the side
effects there may be even worse. Hmpf..... Heard anything about ampicillin?
Thanks so much,
Elyse
--- In rosacea-support%40yahoogroups.com">rosacea-support
yahoogroups.com, "Kenne Dean" <kennedean...> wrote:
>
> Elyse,
>
> There is another class of antibiotics called macrolide antibiotics
> (for example, Clarithromyacin) that will also work, but they are
> very strong, and I think they are not for long-term use.
>; I am having good long-term results with "periostat", which is a
> low-dose doxy that my body tolerates just fine. It's 20mg doxy
> twice a day. Enough to have the wonderful anti-inflammatory
> properties that we're looking for, but too low a dose to mess with
> the biotic properties in your stomach. I'd urge you to give it a
> try before you give up on doxy. Just remember, it takes a while for
> the benefits to kick in, and I've been taking it pretty much nonstop
> for a couple of years now, with absolutely no side effects.
>
> Kenne in Hawaii
>
> --- In rosacea-support%40yahoogroups.com">rosacea-supportyahoogroups.com, "elyse0171" <elyse0171>
> wrote:
> >
>; > Okay, so I finally tried the lamp with lotion on my face and it
> was totally fine. So, I'm
> > finally going to start using it on a regular basis and will let
> you all know how it goes! On
> > another note, are there antibiotics other than doxycycline that
> are good for rosacea? My
> > body seems to hate Doxy, but I need something because, as good as
> all my creams have
> > been, I can't seem to work out without getting a pretty bad
> flare :-(
> >
> > Elyse
> >
> > --- In rosacea-support%40yahoogroups.com">rosacea-supportyahoogroups.com, "elyse0171" <elyse0171>
> wrote:
> > >
>; > > I haven't yet called the manufacturer, but the directions that
> come with the lamp said to
> > > use it with a clean face, and I've read some random internet
> sites that say you should
> > wash
> > > your face and put nothing on before sitting under the lamp. But,
> I think the best idea is
> > to
> > > call the manufacturer. I think I'll do that later today and will
> let you all know what I find
> > > out 
> > >
> > > Elyse
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In rosacea-support%40yahoogroups.com">rosacea-supportyahoogroups.com, "vicky" <vicky.nichols>
> wrote:
> > > >
>; > > > I would think the same thing.. have you tried calling the
> manufacter
> > > > to find out? sometimes the they have some type of tech to
> answer
> > > > those questions. I'd be interested to know myself...
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In rosacea-support%40yahoogroups.com">rosacea-supportyahoogroups.com, "lisamouries"
> > > > <lisamouries> wrote:
> > > > >
>; > > > > Hello Elyse.
> > > > > Both your replies came through perfectly. It just usually
> has a time
>; > > > > delay as it has to go through screening from the moderators.
> That
>; > > > > avoids any spam and sales people getting through.
> > > > >
> > > > > I'm surprised you can't put any moisturising lotion before
> using the
> > > > > lamp. Is that true Artist? Even calendula oil or emu oil? or
> even
> > > > Rosa
>; > > > > Relief which really penetrates the skin very efficiently? I
> would
> > > > have
>; > > > > thought that as long as you leave a good half hour
> absorbtion time
>; > > > > that would be OK. I haven't bought a lamp yet myself but am
> > > > seriously
> > > > > thinking about it (as my birthday is coming up shortly) so
> would be
> > > > > very interested in knowing about this issue too.
>; > > > >
> > > > > Good to hear that the creams are working.
> > > > >
> > > > > Kind regards.
> > > > > Lisa M.
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In rosacea-support%40yahoogroups.com">rosacea-supportyahoogroups.com, "elyse0171"
> <elyse0171>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > >
>; > > > > > Hi Lisa,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Unfortunately I've been pretty bad about doing the red
> lamp. I've
>; > > > > done it very sporadically,
> > > > > > mostly because I'm not sure if I'm allowed to use face
> lotion
> > > > while
> > > > > under the lamp and my
> > > > > > skin can't bear to be without lotion after being washed. I
> end up
> > > > > worse after the lamp. If I
> > > > > > could use lotion I think I'd use the lamp much much more.
> If you
> > > > > have any info on using
> > > > > > lotion before sitting under the lamp, I'd really
> appreciate it!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > BTW: These creams seem to be working more and more every
> day.
> > > > Though
> > > > > I am beginning
> > > > > > to think that stress is/was a big factor in my
> outbreaks....not a
> > > > > shock I guess.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks,
> > > > > > Elyse
> > > > > >
>; > > > >
>; > > >
>; > >
>; >
>;
.
