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===== Methotrexate ===== | ===== Methotrexate ===== | ||
- | Methotrexate (MTX) is an antibiotic, which interferes with bacteria' | + | < |
- | < | + | Methotrexate (MTX) is an antibiotic, |
- | The interesting thing is that Folic Acid supplements are often given to ease the "side effects" | ||
- | //**Trevor Marshall, PhD**// </ | + | ===== Rituximab ===== |
- | ==== Discontinuing methotrexate | + | |
- | The antibiotic action of MTX is likely to increase the immunopathology associated with olmesartan (Benicar) therapy, which is why patients should discontinue MTX before starting the Marshall Protocol. | ||
- | It is not harmful to the body to discontinue MTX abruptly. This is in contrast to Prednisone, where abruptly stopping can cause a number | + | In 2011, a Norwegian study published in //PLoS One// studied |
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- | ===== Rituximab ===== | + | |
- | In 2011, a Norwegian study published in //PLoS One// studied the effect of Rituximab on patients with CFS. In the 25-week study period, fatigue improved significantly in 10 out of 15 patients versus 2 out of 15 controls.(({{pubmed> | ||
===== Patient interviews | ===== Patient interviews | ||