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Anna
6 years ago
Has anyone here taken oral steroids after being floxed? I know it is destructive to take steroids while on Cipro, but what about months after? I am considering taking a 2 week course of steroid to end the inflammation in my eye muscles from being floxed.
Anna
6 years ago
L, Andrea, thank you both for your reply. I know steroids are harmful no matter what, it’s just so tempting, so I can end this inflammation that’s lingered. I’ve heard that inflamed muscles that aren’t treated can eventually scar an turn fibrous, which is why I am considering the risks of steroids. Andrea, thank you for the natural remedy suggestions, I will look into those and give them a try.
Anna
6 years ago
L, I meant to thank you for the suggestions! Early morning typo 🙂
I am a diabetic patient. I took 40 Cipro . I finished it 15days back but still my body is shaking, body burning but sugar is not low Can anybody help?
Doug
6 years ago
Quick background – then treatments(both comments & questions): About 5 yrs ago took Cipro for Prostrate infection, on 18th day woke up and ‘literally’ had to move my lower legs with my hands. At that time I was playing Tennis, basketball, golf and loved to dance. That all ended right then! 6 months later even trying to play golf I could not walk up to a Green if it had the slightest hill. I believe it was a year before I ever tried to play even 1/2 court BB, never Tennis. After 3 1/2 yrs finally began playing some full court BB. Up until 6 months ago and beginning about 2 yrs ago – considered myself 80 -90% cured. 6 months ago damaged a finger playing BB, they thought it might be infected so gave me Keflex; 6 days after starting the Keflex I played 2 hours of full court BB – 48 hours after that I was at a charity event at a hotel and I almost had to ask for a wheelchair to get to my car. That was 6 months ago – I can walk again but am limited as my legs get in such pain(all of the original symptoms are in full force). In the meantime I took a Pneumonia shot and that had even more adverse affect that only lasted a few days. Treatments: 1. Has anyone done a very strict detox regimen lasting at least 21 days? 2. Has anyone tried ‘homeopathic’ cipro from Hanneman labs in California? The treatment is Homeocipro by Manfred Mueller at Homeopathic Associates. I called them, having read on another site that ‘Floxed’ victims had had some success, there consultation I believe was around $700 and, according to them, they have had success with the treatment. I tried to find a Dr. that could write a prescription here in the Dallas area but have had no luck. I have tried too many treatments to mention and don’t know if anything really was positive. My heart goes out to each and everyone of you. Doug
Doug
6 years ago
Thank you so very kindly for your response. I know the Mueller treatments are expensive but, as you know time is our greatest gift, I am so glad you are doing better. I have heard others were successful with Mueller but no one seems to be able to unequivocally say it was Mueller. Personal question(obviously don’t answer if you don’t feel comfortable), what did his total treatment cost? I know on the 1st go around 5 yrs ago I spent a lot of money here locally with a Homeopath with little success. It seemed like time was my only ally. Thanks again, Doug
toby
6 years ago
I saw that some naturopaths don’t recomend zinc oxide.
Is it because of poor absorbtion or it’s dangerous?
Anna
6 years ago
Sorry for jumping into the thread with another random question, but I am not sure where else to post it. Q: has anyone tried anti-histamines after being floxed? The feedback I’ve received about steroids/Nsaids+floxies has been very negative; are antihistamines also a bad idea for floxies? (Still trying to get rid of orbital swelling)
Don M
6 years ago
Today I learned that a good friend had died. He kept telling me that he had sinus problems and was doctoring for them. In a matter of 6 weeks he went from someone who loved to shoot pool 8 hours a day to the hospital. He was found at home in bed where he had been for 3 days. To weak to take care of himself. He was whisked to the ER and after a short hospital stay to stabilize him his daughter took him to live with her in Arkansas. He lived there three weeks before he died. I never got to speak to him but I strongly suspect he was floxed by his doctor trying to treat his sinus problems with a Fluoroquinolone.
I will never know for sure but it sure “smells” like he was severely floxed.
A shame ……….. Such a shame because he was just 72 years old and pretty healthy before the 6 week crash.
John Webb
6 years ago
hello everybody, I am really nervous and terrified that I have messed myself up. I tested positive for h pylori, and was given the triple therapy course, which consist of amoxicillin and clarithromycin for 2 weeks.
I just finish the course I had no side effects until, at the end where I have mild stomach cramping here and there, I am in a panic because I don’t know if this from gut imbalance due the medicine which is normal, or if mess myself up, please help with some advice
John Webb
6 years ago
me just turning 20 really worries me about my furture
John Webb
6 years ago
thank you L, I think the biggest thing I need to try to deal with is my worrying and anxiety. my anxiety just keeps thinking that I mess myself up, because I didn’t really take the antibiotics right I was suppose to take two doses but only took one for some days, I don’t know if that was good or bad. I apologize if I’m not the right demographic, my symptoms are pretty much Childs play compare to you and others. I hope and prey you all can find relive and get better.
John Webb
6 years ago
thanks don, I will. its just good that I can get some reassurance and not feel alone in feeling like this.
John Webb
6 years ago
but I’m curious is clarithromycin considers safe for the majority of people taking it?
Anna
6 years ago
Does anyone have any tips for treating tendinitis around the eye? The orbital tendinitis also causes the orbital muscle to swell. Ophthalmologists have no suggestions, except for steroids. Steam, cold , hot, massage? Any ideas for treating a tendon and inflamed muscle in this area?
John Webb
6 years ago
thanks guys, I believe I got lucky because I don’t notice any other symptoms, my anxiety levels are about the same as before I took the medicine. it just sometimes i need to learn to get off the computer lol. yeah the only thing I have is a weird built up gas in my stomach that comes and goes, but i properly just need some probiotics. the doctor never told me about it so i have to learn the hard way.
John Webb
6 years ago
yeah I was reading luckarz story and he took clarithromycin, and it freak me the heck out. but I try to remember everyone is different.
John Webb
6 years ago
yeah I here you don, I had to learn all this stuff about by myself. but I look on the bright side, I am lucky that I wasn’t prescribe any of that hard poison, who knows maybe in the future. but I will try my hardest to stay away from any antibiotics, or any other drugs for that matter. being 20 is way to young to have your heath stolen, best wishes and hope you finally find some relief.
David
6 years ago
It’s magnesium folks. Cipro depletes magnesium at the mitochondrial level. Most Canadian physicians know this now. I went from being wheelchair bound to walking and recovery once doctors started me on magnesium regimen.
Has anyone here taken oral steroids after being floxed? I know it is destructive to take steroids while on Cipro, but what about months after? I am considering taking a 2 week course of steroid to end the inflammation in my eye muscles from being floxed.
L, Andrea, thank you both for your reply. I know steroids are harmful no matter what, it’s just so tempting, so I can end this inflammation that’s lingered. I’ve heard that inflamed muscles that aren’t treated can eventually scar an turn fibrous, which is why I am considering the risks of steroids. Andrea, thank you for the natural remedy suggestions, I will look into those and give them a try.
L, I meant to thank you for the suggestions! Early morning typo 🙂
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/233272.php
I am a diabetic patient. I took 40 Cipro . I finished it 15days back but still my body is shaking, body burning but sugar is not low Can anybody help?
Quick background – then treatments(both comments & questions): About 5 yrs ago took Cipro for Prostrate infection, on 18th day woke up and ‘literally’ had to move my lower legs with my hands. At that time I was playing Tennis, basketball, golf and loved to dance. That all ended right then! 6 months later even trying to play golf I could not walk up to a Green if it had the slightest hill. I believe it was a year before I ever tried to play even 1/2 court BB, never Tennis. After 3 1/2 yrs finally began playing some full court BB. Up until 6 months ago and beginning about 2 yrs ago – considered myself 80 -90% cured. 6 months ago damaged a finger playing BB, they thought it might be infected so gave me Keflex; 6 days after starting the Keflex I played 2 hours of full court BB – 48 hours after that I was at a charity event at a hotel and I almost had to ask for a wheelchair to get to my car. That was 6 months ago – I can walk again but am limited as my legs get in such pain(all of the original symptoms are in full force). In the meantime I took a Pneumonia shot and that had even more adverse affect that only lasted a few days. Treatments: 1. Has anyone done a very strict detox regimen lasting at least 21 days? 2. Has anyone tried ‘homeopathic’ cipro from Hanneman labs in California? The treatment is Homeocipro by Manfred Mueller at Homeopathic Associates. I called them, having read on another site that ‘Floxed’ victims had had some success, there consultation I believe was around $700 and, according to them, they have had success with the treatment. I tried to find a Dr. that could write a prescription here in the Dallas area but have had no luck. I have tried too many treatments to mention and don’t know if anything really was positive. My heart goes out to each and everyone of you. Doug
Thank you so very kindly for your response. I know the Mueller treatments are expensive but, as you know time is our greatest gift, I am so glad you are doing better. I have heard others were successful with Mueller but no one seems to be able to unequivocally say it was Mueller. Personal question(obviously don’t answer if you don’t feel comfortable), what did his total treatment cost? I know on the 1st go around 5 yrs ago I spent a lot of money here locally with a Homeopath with little success. It seemed like time was my only ally. Thanks again, Doug
I saw that some naturopaths don’t recomend zinc oxide.
Is it because of poor absorbtion or it’s dangerous?
Sorry for jumping into the thread with another random question, but I am not sure where else to post it. Q: has anyone tried anti-histamines after being floxed? The feedback I’ve received about steroids/Nsaids+floxies has been very negative; are antihistamines also a bad idea for floxies? (Still trying to get rid of orbital swelling)
Today I learned that a good friend had died. He kept telling me that he had sinus problems and was doctoring for them. In a matter of 6 weeks he went from someone who loved to shoot pool 8 hours a day to the hospital. He was found at home in bed where he had been for 3 days. To weak to take care of himself. He was whisked to the ER and after a short hospital stay to stabilize him his daughter took him to live with her in Arkansas. He lived there three weeks before he died. I never got to speak to him but I strongly suspect he was floxed by his doctor trying to treat his sinus problems with a Fluoroquinolone.
I will never know for sure but it sure “smells” like he was severely floxed.
A shame ……….. Such a shame because he was just 72 years old and pretty healthy before the 6 week crash.
hello everybody, I am really nervous and terrified that I have messed myself up. I tested positive for h pylori, and was given the triple therapy course, which consist of amoxicillin and clarithromycin for 2 weeks.
I just finish the course I had no side effects until, at the end where I have mild stomach cramping here and there, I am in a panic because I don’t know if this from gut imbalance due the medicine which is normal, or if mess myself up, please help with some advice
me just turning 20 really worries me about my furture
thank you L, I think the biggest thing I need to try to deal with is my worrying and anxiety. my anxiety just keeps thinking that I mess myself up, because I didn’t really take the antibiotics right I was suppose to take two doses but only took one for some days, I don’t know if that was good or bad. I apologize if I’m not the right demographic, my symptoms are pretty much Childs play compare to you and others. I hope and prey you all can find relive and get better.
thanks don, I will. its just good that I can get some reassurance and not feel alone in feeling like this.
but I’m curious is clarithromycin considers safe for the majority of people taking it?
Does anyone have any tips for treating tendinitis around the eye? The orbital tendinitis also causes the orbital muscle to swell. Ophthalmologists have no suggestions, except for steroids. Steam, cold , hot, massage? Any ideas for treating a tendon and inflamed muscle in this area?
thanks guys, I believe I got lucky because I don’t notice any other symptoms, my anxiety levels are about the same as before I took the medicine. it just sometimes i need to learn to get off the computer lol. yeah the only thing I have is a weird built up gas in my stomach that comes and goes, but i properly just need some probiotics. the doctor never told me about it so i have to learn the hard way.
yeah I was reading luckarz story and he took clarithromycin, and it freak me the heck out. but I try to remember everyone is different.
yeah I here you don, I had to learn all this stuff about by myself. but I look on the bright side, I am lucky that I wasn’t prescribe any of that hard poison, who knows maybe in the future. but I will try my hardest to stay away from any antibiotics, or any other drugs for that matter. being 20 is way to young to have your heath stolen, best wishes and hope you finally find some relief.
It’s magnesium folks. Cipro depletes magnesium at the mitochondrial level. Most Canadian physicians know this now. I went from being wheelchair bound to walking and recovery once doctors started me on magnesium regimen.