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autoimmune disorders have poorly functioning
immune systems. These patients are more prone to
infectious agents, such as mycoplasma infections,
as Dr. Brown described. I have found Dr. Brown’s
work an invaluable guide to treating these patients.
This includes using IV antibiotic therapy and
oral ‘pulse-dosing’ of antibiotics. However, the
efficacy of this treatment can be improved by
combining this therapy with a proper evaluation
and treatment of endocrine disorders, as I have
described in this article. I see the dramatic effects
of this treatment protocol every day in my practice.
In my experience, one method of treatment is
usually inadequate to treat patients suffering from
complex conditions. Many chronic conditions,
including rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia,
scleroderma and others require that physicians look
at the whole picture in each individual. This may
include not only using antibiotics when indicated,
but also diagnosing and treating hypothyroidism
and other endocrine disorders. In addition, proper
nutritional supplementation, through the use of
vitamins, minerals and herbs will further improve
their condition. In my experience, such a holistic
approach offers the patient the best chance to achieve
optimal health.

Resources:

1. Barnes, Broda. Hypothyroidism, The Unsuspected Illness.
Harper & Row, 1976, p. 108.
2. Barnes, Broda, IBID, p. 31.
3. Mck Jeffries, William. Safe Uses of Cortisol. Charles C.
Thomas, 1996.
4. Mck Jeffries, Wm. IBID. Charles C. Thomas, 1996, p. 91.
5. Brown, TMcP. Long-Term Illness: Management of the
Chronically Ill Patient. WB Saunders, 1959.
6. Scammell, H & Brown, TMcP. The Arthritis Breakthrough,
1993.