Posted by g_g_g_unit on November 14, 2012, at 18:56:09
In reply to Re: Depression is Infectious Inflammation, posted by delna on November 12, 2012, at 21:38:04
> Hi,
> I vanished for ages so I don't know if anyone remembers me. Anyway, I have been through 2 years of insanity. I have had loads of experiences with different treatments and I want to report back to everyone at some point.
> On this subject though:
> I have a pretty bad 'inflammatory condition' which is totally unidentifiable. My markers like hsCRP and ESR are very high. For example hs-CRP should be under 3. Mine is 25-30. hs CRP has been consistently raised for the past 2 years. I've been tested for everything because doctors were alarmed but nothing can be found.
> My psychiatrist who is also part immunologist believes inflammation and depression are linked (but which came first is hard to say.) He is pushing minocycline on me as he thinks this will help depression by reducing inflammation and thus break the cycle.
>
> Am I being stupid and stubborn in resisting minocycline? He gave me a prescription which I haven't filled.
>
> Actually, I would be a great guinea pig to test this theory. My numbers are very high so inflammation is 'visible' and quantifiable. If the numbers come down and my depression/fatigue gets better, this may suggest attacking the inflammatory pathway may be an option for others.
>
> Also the research on the link between the two is very strong. I have papers given to me by my doctor which explore this very thing. I can share if others want them.
>
> Please feel free to push me to try minocycline :-) I need to shake off my cynicism.
> Take Care,
>
> Divya
>Hey delna .. just wanted to say that it's really nice to see a familiar name; I had wondered what had happened to you after you disappeared, as I recall you were in a pretty bad place.
I'm in a similar position -- backed-into-a-corner, skeptical and hopeless about further treatment propositions etc. since I've tried just about everything ..
Posting on another board, however, someone strongly suggested I try Augmentin XR or a similar anti-biotic .. apparently their son was totally asymptomatic for strep (which is one cited cause of early-onset OCD) and, after failing to respond to conventional treatment, experienced quite a dramatic remission in symptoms.
My case is kinda different (OCD onset at 19), but I'm thinking about asking my GP to prescribe an AB ..
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