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This bulletin board is a discussion forum for people who are taking antibotic therapy for rheumatic conditions or have an interest in its application. This is a patient driven, lay forum and RBF is not responsible for the opinion or advice of its visitors. Comments and questions by healthcare providers or others in the medical/research fields are welcome but should not necessarily be viewed as RBF's point of view. All visitors are able to read the messages without logging in, but if you want to post a message on the forum, you will have to register. You can read the posts and/or register after you click the "I Agree" button below.

DISCLAIMER: The Road Back Foundation provides educational information about the use of antibiotics for rheumatic diseases. As this discussion forum is open, posts inquiring about other treatments may be referenced. The RBF does not endorse products or specific treatments. Individuals should consult with their physician regarding any protocol that they are considering.

Below are discussion guidelines:

Please do not advertise
1. Do not post the names of physicians. If you are looking for a physician who administers AP (antibiotic protocol), review the website material and the recommended reading referenced below first. Once you are familiar with the use of antibiotics in this way, email apdoctors@roadback.org Include your geographical area and diagnosis. A volunteer will get back to you by email.
2. Keep the discussion focus to antibiotic therapy and supporting measures or information that will enhance the therapy and one's success with it.
3. Do not post copyrighted materials.
4. Take some time to explore the site and read other posts on the discussion forum.
5. We recommend that you include in your reading the books The New Arthritis Breakthrough and Scleroderma, The Proven Therapy That Can Save Your Life by Henry Scammell to help you understand antibiotic therapy used in this context.

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The Road Back Foundation does not engage in the practice of medicine. Consult with a physician to assess any medical treatment that is being considered. The Road Back Foundation encourages healthcare consumers to thoroughly investigate and understand all treatments and medications before proceeding. This material is for educational purposes only.