Listen to this one about Cipro

Listen to this one about Cipro [2008-01-07]
I took Cipro off and on many years ago due to urinary tract infections and had no problem with it. The last time, and I do mean the last time, I took it was approximately 14 years ago. I believe it was the second day of dosing that I became extremely paranoid. I went to a local grocery store to buy groceries. I felt as if everyone was staring at me and talking about me. I paid for my groceries and the cashier gave me mychange, which I did not realize (for some odd reason). Now, I am not a confrontational person at all. I began arguing with the cashier that she did not give me my change back, all the while holding the money in my hand. I caused such a scene. I knew the manager as he went to our church. He came over and asked me what was wrong. I told him the cashier had not given me my change and that she was arguing with me that she had. He reached over and took the change out of my hand and gave it to me. Needless to say, I did not go to that grocery store for a while, as I was so embarrassed. I went home and called the emergency room as I had a feeling it was the Cipro, whatelse could it have been. The nurse told me paranoia can be a side effect. It is now on my chartthat I am allergic to Cipro.It was just horrible.

I have fibro, had to take Cipro [2008-01-07]
here lately for urinary tract infection and my fibro was under some control, then terrible flare again. I now am thinking after reading this owed to Cipro. I definitely will be more aware in the future about any medicines such as this.

Cipro and fibro [2008-01-07]
I notified my local fibromyalgia coalition here and they are writing an article about what these drugs do, i.e. causing and worsening fibro. Anyone affected by these drugs needs to notify the FDA. I did and they sent me a letter saying they would investigate it. Some people have sued for the side effects of Levaquin. I will never take any fluoros again. My friend was completely shut down from a month of these drugs with no reversal.

Mary, never knew that about Cipro. I took it for UTI and WOW, I had [2008-01-06]
point of unbearable. My doc said he had never heard of such a thing and I told him that I had fibromyalgia and he said that it must be a flare up due to the UTI. Bulloney! I now see an MD who is ALSO an NMD, so I have the best of both worlds and my insurance covers my visits and meds. As well, he sees his patients at the hospital if they have to be admitted.

Cipro [2008-01-06]
Hi, Here is that website on victim stories from fluoroquinolones. Unbelievable but true. http://fqframes.org/fqframes/index.htm

Cipro-low thyroid [2007-06-03]
Gee, I wish I could sue the makers of these poisons. Now I have low thyroid which of course makes my muscles hurt worse. My skull is so tight I am about ready to pass out. Do your wrists and ankles hurt from your fibro? I am taking fish oil and guess I will try the nortriptyline. Need another MRI of my neck. I heard to avoid potatoes and night shade veges too. Gosh too much to do! I am going to order Super Green Foods to help and also change my vitamins. Was drinking a soy protein and that is making it worse. Am switching to GNC liquid vitamins and they also have liquid calcium and magnesium. Just shoot me!

Cipro now pins and needles [2007-06-02]
Now I have developed a neuropathy. Does fibro ever feel like pins and needles? I have very tight muscles too.

Cipro and muscle pain [2007-05-18]
Here are some victim stories. These drugs make fibro worse. http://fqframes.org/fqframes/stories/area.htm

Cipro [2007-04-22]
I didn't take the Diflucan as it mixes with valium that I take for anxiety and muscle spasm but the doctor says it is okay. I took some coconut oil as it kills yeast. I am eating yogurt. I am eating some sugar but not as much as usual. I need to gain weight. The cipro made my body hurt a lot worse and I pray it gets better.

I don't feel well after Cipro either. [2007-04-21]
I don't have fibro, although I did have a few years in my 20s when I had a lot of pain (but not as many areas as would be called fibro). But I know Cipro is one that makes me feel like I have a UTI, which is weird, and I always have to take Diflucan afterward to clear up yeast. Can you take that? Usually they just have you take it a day or two. If you have liver problems it might not be a good thing for you. You can go to a healthfood store and get probiotic pills to try to restore your normal flora. Most of these need refrigeration. If you could possibly get your calories without sugar or simple carbs, it would help your fibro because sugar promotes inflammation. Hope you feel better soon.

Listen to this one about Cipro [2008-01-07]
I took Cipro off and on many years ago due to urinary tract infections and had no problem with it. The last time, and I do mean the last time, I took it was approximately 14 years ago. I believe it was the second day of dosing that I became extremely paranoid. I went to a local grocery store to buy groceries. I felt as if everyone was staring at me and talking about me. I paid for my groceries and the cashier gave me mychange, which I did not realize (for some odd reason). Now, I am not a confrontational person at all. I began arguing with the cashier that she did not give me my change back, all the while holding the money in my hand. I caused such a scene. I knew the manager as he went to our church. He came over and asked me what was wrong. I told him the cashier had not given me my change and that she was arguing with me that she had. He reached over and took the change out of my hand and gave it to me. Needless to say, I did not go to that grocery store for a while, as I was so embarrassed. I went home and called the emergency room as I had a feeling it was the Cipro, whatelse could it have been. The nurse told me paranoia can be a side effect. It is now on my chartthat I am allergic to Cipro.It was just horrible.

I have fibro, had to take Cipro [2008-01-07]
here lately for urinary tract infection and my fibro was under some control, then terrible flare again. I now am thinking after reading this owed to Cipro. I definitely will be more aware in the future about any medicines such as this.

fluoroquinolones and fibro [2007-11-05]
I think I posted on this before but my fibro got much worse after 5 days of Cipro, ankles, hips and arms now hurt and last dose of this poison was in April. Please avoid these antibiotics at all cost. They have killed some people and ruined others lives. The damage is done long after the antibiotic is stopped. I Emailed a doctor who took Levaquin and his Achilles tendon tore a year later. Being a doctor, he asked for a biopsy of the cartilage. It was very ratty. He will never prescribe these antibiotics again. None of my other doctors believe theseantibiotics cancause this much damage except the rheumatologist. The only detox is iodine or kelp.

Hmm, didn't know you were there. [2007-11-05]
This is how the orthopedic docs are at this office, but my mom has always gone there and isn they made up their minds and were too busy to listen to us. Excuse me if you don't feel this example applies to the original post, but I was trying to show the OP she is not alone is having trouble communicating with MDs. They often have preconceived ideas and certain words tick them off. Mary has been treated poorly time and again, and I was trying to help her get the help she needs. If all the MDs except her rheumatologist don't think her diagnosis exists, then she has sort of hit a stone wall as far as treatment. If they don't agree with the diagnosis, then I'd want to hear what their explanation is for the pain. Just because many docs deny a condition exists doesn't mean they are correct. Do you remember a few years ago when all the MDs were denying that H. pylori caused gastric ulcers? It took years before they would treat that bacteria because they had not been told by the traditional researchers that H. pylori was the cause of many peptic ulcers. Doctors can be very stubborn. I was trying to help Mary. What about you?

I'm not sure it's the ciprofloxacin that [2007-05-18]
your doctor was talking about. When I googled ciprofloxacin and fibromyalgia, the articles that came up all seemed to talk about how the infection can get into connective tissues, blood and organs, and be resistant to the medications, but it is supposedly the infection causing the pain. They discuss longer courses of treatment. You might want to look further into this. Maybe you can get a link from this. Otherwise do the Google I did. [RTF] IDENTIFICATION AND TREATMENT OF CHRONIC INFECTIONS IN CFIDS AND ... File Format: Rich Text Format - View as HTML Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is characterized by muscle pain and tenderness ... cycles of doxycycline (200-300 mg/day), ciprofloxacin or Cipro (1500 mg/day), ... www.immed.org/Fatigue%20Illness/reports/FMSurvivorNewslett00.rtf - Similar pages

It is hard to be sure with patient anecdotes, but [2007-05-18]
unfortunately I did find some medical websites discussing rare side effects and drug interactions, like below. (Who knew you shouldn't consume caffeine with Cipro?? And how long are you supposed to wait? Darn, I believe I took today's Levaquin with my coffee!) ... Avoid giving to adolescents, pregnant or lactating women, those with known neurological problems. Drug interactions: Ciprofloxacin interacts with anti-asthmatic drug theophylline (also a component of caffeinated drinks) and can cause respiratory failure, seizures and cardiac arrest. Caffeinated drinks should be avoided. Patients should avoid taking ciprofloxacin with antacids. Adverse reactions and side effects : NOTE: all such reactions are rare. Neurological side effects ranging from dizziness to tremors, hallucinations, psychosis and convulsions have been seen in small numbers of patients. As with many other antibiotics it can kill the healthy bacteria of the gut and give rise to a disorder called pseudomembranous colitis. It can also make users sunburn easily and can cause muscle or tendon inflammation or damage.

joint pain [2007-05-11]
It is from the Cipro I took. it binds to connective tissue. Please pray for me. I hurt all over. It has been almost a month since I took it and am very scared.

joint pain from fibro [2007-05-07]
Hi, Anyone have joint pain, like in your ankles, etc? What about upper body muscle weakness? I am still suffering the after effects of Cipro. Scared to death. Am going to doc this morning. Please pray for me. Thank you.

Barley Greens [2007-04-26]
Hi, I don't remember who takes the Barley Greens but am interested in this. If you could let me know the brand you take. Also now after a dose of Cipro, it has gone into my connective tissue and increased my fibro. I am filing a complaint with the manufacturer. Avoid this antibiotic at all cost! It goes into your connective tissue.

Cipro [2007-04-22]
I didn't take the Diflucan as it mixes with valium that I take for anxiety and muscle spasm but the doctor says it is okay. I took some coconut oil as it kills yeast. I am eating yogurt. I am eating some sugar but not as much as usual. I need to gain weight. The cipro made my body hurt a lot worse and I pray it gets better.

I don't feel well after Cipro either. [2007-04-21]
I don't have fibro, although I did have a few years in my 20s when I had a lot of pain (but not as many areas as would be called fibro). But I know Cipro is one that makes me feel like I have a UTI, which is weird, and I always have to take Diflucan afterward to clear up yeast. Can you take that? Usually they just have you take it a day or two. If you have liver problems it might not be a good thing for you. You can go to a healthfood store and get probiotic pills to try to restore your normal flora. Most of these need refrigeration. If you could possibly get your calories without sugar or simple carbs, it would help your fibro because sugar promotes inflammation. Hope you feel better soon.

diverticulitis [2007-04-18]
I had to take Cipro and now all my joints hurt (quit taking it Sunday). I hope I do not have permanent tendon damage from this drug on top of the fibro. I am drinking Aloe Vera juice and Reliv Fiberstore for fiber. I need to start my nortriptyline for the fibro but it is cosntipating so don't know what to do. Full of yeast too. I ate yogurt during the antibiotics but still have the yeast. I cannot totally avoid sugar as I only weigh 100 pounds and my doctor wants me to drink Ensure for weight gain. Anybody have any side effects from Cipro?

nutrients for fibro [2007-04-18]
My friend says malic acid helps a lot. I haven't tried this yet. Also a product called New Chapter Berry Greens will give us all the nutrients we need plus all the probiotics. I definitely need this as I just finished the Cipro. Also the Fibromyalgia Coalition has some great info on diet, etc. Do any of you find a certain calcium that helps more than others? I drink calcium carbonate but my friend says maybe the calcium maleate is better for the muscle pain.

Fibro and now diverticulitis [2007-04-12]
Well, I ended up in the ER Sunday with severe abdominal pain. THey did a CAT scan and it showed diverticulitis so they gave me Cipro and Flagyl. Threw up the Flagyl on Mon and Tues so the doctor stopped it. I hope I will be okay. I asked them to admit me but they wouldn't. Just what I needed on top of everything else! I am so sick. Thinking about drinking Aloe Vera juice after I am done with the Cipro. My stomach is on fire. Has anyone else ever had diverticulitis?

Definitely have trouble working [2007-03-26]
I absolutely struggle with problems trying to work, do housework, etc. Luckily, I do not have kids and donactivities or anything like that anymore either as I basically conserve 100% of my energy for work so I can stay employed, and I still don't make it some days but do the best I can. I can't exactly retire at 30, and although I have had docs talk about disability, I can't afford to be on that either. Right now, I see a PMD and a pain clinic doc for my pain meds once a month. I do not do any of that behavioral stuff, although I'm sure I could if I asked. I just personally think it's a waste of money and time. When I was newly diagnosed about 5 or 6 years back, I was sent to a rheumy and PT, but again, both were a waste of time and money. So, I stopped going and got myself a good pain doc. I also have the extreme fatigue as I have both the fibro and hypothyroidism, but I can deal with that usually. It's the pain that I couldn't deal with since it was so severe and constant. The pain meds do make it so I'm not suicidal, but they don't take it all away of course, especially since I continue to make myself work. At this point, I need them adjusted upwards and will hopefully get that worked out, but it's hard since the pain laws are so bad here in NY, well everywhere really. I do wish you all the best of luck dealing with this. Itlook OK. If pain is a huge factor, please do seek out a pain specialist who is willing to listen and help. There are a lot who are not, but there are some good ones out there. Again, good luck!

I experience [2007-03-25]
that achy feeling like you get with fever and would take my temp all the time only for it to be normal, I also have that feel like I've been ran over by a Mack truck feeling too - as I think someone listed the symptoms in another posts - most people experiernce different symptoms at different times and severity - I think the key is to find a good physician who will not only listen to your complaints, but also work with you to find a solution - thankfully my GP was great at listening and then referred me to a wonderful rheumatologist who is helping me cope with this illness.