I am questioning this my self now that I have been doing some research on bacterial infections being a possible RA trigger. It makes sense that an infection which causes the immune response to go into overdrive could possibly remain active in the body until treated effectively with antibiotics. I intend to discuss this with my Rheumy at next visit.

My mother had extremely aggressive RA. Had twisted hands within four years of onset. In desperation - she found Dr Brown - and began to go to him even though he was in another state.

After six months, she was in remission. Has been in remission for twenty years now.

I used it for the first ten years. Kept my severe RA down to a moderate tolerable level of just 3-4 joints hurting per day. I ended up finding my magic bullet through food allergy testing.

The important thing is to use name brand, pelletized (time released) Minocin. When I went generic for one 90 day prescription, teeth changed color and I had a full body super flare where every joint but hips doubled in size. Generics aren't held to the same standards as name brand when you look at antibiotics.

Minocin actually inhibits Interleukin 6. The same inflammatory biochemical that newer biologics target. So while Dr Brown's original theory of why it works has never been proven - it can work if IL6 is your problem.