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Re: Depression is Infectious Inflammation

Posted by delna on November 12, 2012, at 21:38:04

In reply to Re: Depression is Infectious Inflammation » bleauberry, posted by SLS on November 12, 2012, at 13:10:05

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

 

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