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Wish List

Wish List

Here is a list of things I want. I figure that it can't hurt to state my wishes. People generally try to give you what you want, if you ask for it. So.... hereyago - I want them (the doctors, pharmacists, etc.) to stop giving fluoroquinolones to children. I want for...

The Shame of a Pharmaceutical Induced Illness

The Shame of a Pharmaceutical Induced Illness

I have noticed some shame associated with floxing.  I have felt plenty of shame.  I haven’t wanted people to know that I was sick.  I haven’t wanted people to know how I got sick.  I haven’t wanted people to know that I’m dwelling on being sick or that I’m...

Fixing Fluoroquinolone Toxicity is IMPORTANT!

Fixing Fluoroquinolone Toxicity is IMPORTANT!

Your health is important.  Fight for it.  Because it matters. Your voice is important.  Scream for justice.  Because it matters. Your life is important.  Live life like it’s important.  Because it is. Showing others that their life matters is important.  Because it...

Dancing After Cipro Damaged my Tendons

Dancing After Cipro Damaged my Tendons

I danced last night.  For two hours I jumped, spun, flailed, shook and even attempted to shimmy.  It was great/beautiful/amazing/special/fun! On Thursday nights I go to an ecstatic dance thing called Rhythm Sanctuary (www.rhythmsanctuary.com).  I typically call it...

What is Fluoroquinolone Toxicity???

What is Fluoroquinolone Toxicity???

What is the pathology and what is the cause of floxing???  I've jumbled up theories of cause and pathology in the following list: Is it an autoimmune disease/reaction?  'Cause that makes sense.   Many of the symptoms are similar to those of known autoimmune diseases...

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