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Daniela
9 years ago
I got a huge spider, horse fly, something bite — two inches around of extreme redness, itching, burning. They are prescribing Bactroban to prevent infection, although they say there is no bacterial infection yet. I see that Bactroban is for Mrsa. Is this another case of overprescribing overly strong antibiotics? The online government poison center says they seriously doubt I have an infection but they have never seen me.
Will I kick myself for not having taken Bactroban when I am in the ER in a few days with a systemic infection on IV and no choice in the matter? Or the opposite, become victim to even more FQ symptoms?
Thanks for the marvelous posting! I actually enjoyed
reading it, you can be a great author. I will remember
to bookmark your blog and definitely will come
back from now on. I want to encourage one to continue your great work,
have a nice day!
Lucero
9 years ago
Hi Jason and all my friends. Yes my doctor is an MD with a degree in toxicology now practicing holistic and integrative medicine. He is so giving and compassionate with all his patients and most importantly he is a Christian doctor. He has seen me cry and break down many times and never once he made me feel bad. He said one time when I broke down and apologize for crying he said “Don’t apologize, don’t have to be sorry, don’t you know that crying cleanses the soul and spirit” Now, you will be ok! Do you want me to pray for you? And he did! after that he gave me a big hug and he said to me you will be ok! The name of this amazing doctor is Dr. Moore from Austin Texas. This is the link to their webpage. Hopefully it can serve and help http://www.centerforhealthandhealing.org/
Blessings and many warm hugs,
Lucero
Mark
9 years ago
After three months left achilles doesn’t necessarily “hurt” but it definitely does feel weakened compared to my right leg. Has anybody else had this sensation? Does it get stronger as time goes on?
Stephanie
9 years ago
Working on something to gain attention. I don’t want to let the cat out of the bag till it is for sure and real. It could be amazing just stay positive my fellow floxies. Need the positive energy more than ever????????????
my sweet lord
9 years ago
Daniela, garlic is a natural antibiotic. I used to put it in my lentil soup everyday when i got floxed. I used it as a vasodilator, but the properties in garlic are many and all are good. It is great for circulation. The good thing is i used it in my food and made my food tastier as well since i did not eat salt.
my sweet lord
9 years ago
Allimax would be my first choice for antibiotic purposes. Topical ozone is also something to consider. Tea tree oil is also something to consider.
So I messed up today I normally stay away from processed anything but at PCC grocery (which was where they got the idea for whole foods). But the had this fresh bread pudding and it smelled so lovely. But it wasn’t worth the pain. Ugh. Staying positive working on my plan.????????
my sweet lord
9 years ago
I used to eat sweet potatoes for my sugar fix when i got floxed. It was great and the nutrition from them was great also. They contain lots of potassium which is essential for cellular health.
Daniela
9 years ago
I am confused about candida and fermented foods, because I thought it was good to make sauerkraut for probiotics and leaky gut.
Linda
9 years ago
Lucero—you must be seeing an MD, yes? Because even a simple blood test for me, ordered by an ND is not paid for by insurance. Crazy! Same test, but because it is from an ND they won’t pay. (BTW the charges for IVs look quite similar to what I pay.)
Lucero
9 years ago
This post is to add that today was a good day! I actually feel happiness I was able to be active the whole day since 8am until right now. I did some office work, helped my husband around the house with laundry, folding, and drying, washed dishes and clean the kitchen. 🙂 also we were able to take our baby girl out for a 40minute walk around the mall and get her some my little pet shop toys because she did great at school w great grades. Yesterday I was able to have my baby boy and play w him outside and carry him for a while. For a 22 month old baby he is really heavy..lol! he seems so happy and all the time he as saying mommy mommy. he wanted me to chase him but still cant do it. I feel so grateful and blessed that God has allowed me to do all these.
Linda
9 years ago
YEA!!! Glad you had a good day esp with the kids (the dishes and cleaning, not so much 🙂 )
Lucy Sky
9 years ago
They also have side effects such as joint and muscle pain.
Do you get a patient information leaflet supplied with your meds in the USA?
We do in the UK. Margaret Thatcher introduced them as she said that patients should be informed about the side effects of drugs.
Lucy Sky
9 years ago
Thanks for your very supportive comments I am grateful to you. No one knows what a nightmare this all is until they have to go through it themselves. The cephalosporins are just as bad IMO.
I cannot comment about giving a child antibiotics especially where they have a dangerous infection and their immune system has not matured. There is a place for antibiotics but…..
I hope that your baby boy gets better very quickly, children can be resilient but it is a big decision for any parent to make.I would not like to make the decision.THe child cannot so that leaves the dr and you……..
Lucy
my sweet lord
9 years ago
The following natural options work remarkably well in treating acute ear infections:
Make garlic ear drops. Ear drops that include extracts of garlic may help reduce the pain of middle-ear infections in children. You can make your own at home by crushing a clove of FRESH raw garlic and dissolving it in some olive oil. Put a few drops of oil in the ear canal, as long as the ear drum is not perforated.
Use breast milk for ear drops. If you have access to breast milk, put a few drops of breast milk in the ear canal every few hours. This usually works to clear up the infection within 24 to 48 hours and is far safer, less expensive and a better solution than putting your child on antibiotics.
Use coconut oil ear drops. Coconut oil has both antimicrobial and anti-viral properties. Place a couple of drops of coconut oil into each ear canal. If the coconut oil has solidified, you can easily liquefy it by placing a small amount in a shot glass or other small container and placing it into a cup of hot water.
I do not know if you have read this. It is the most comprehensive investigation into fluoroquinolone adverse effects done so far. Itis required reading for all floxies.
as far as diet is concerned in my experience it was a very basic operation, i ate lentil soup with garlic and some green veggies for the first three months, i did not take any supplements since the kidneys are damaged and can not process them.
The only supplement i took was magnesium chloride liquid form and some b complex drops for babies, i would put some drops of it into my food or water and take it round the clock, the idea with everything is to be very suspicious of its reaction. Since our liver and kidneys are destroyed they can not handle normal things we used to ingest.
That is why the foods we eat are the best source for our vitamins and minerals. It is best to stay safe and not experiment with high doses of vitamins at the beginning, Vitamins and minerals in liquid form with no preservatives and artificial ingredients are for me the safest.
In liquid form , ionic minerals for example, the person can start with a drop here or there to watch for a reaction.
One of the reasons i believe high doses of vitamins do not work is because our metabolism has been destroyed and and simply can not process them.
The less stress we put on our body the easier we make it for our body to begin the process of healing. It is a time operation and it is lengthy, but rest assured you are in good company here because we have been where you are and each person can give their fare share of knowledge based on experience.
If a person has not been floxed he will never know what is really going on, they will be only guessing.
We understand what you are going through lucy, and we support you 100%.
Hello gang,
I just wanted to update all of you on my recovery.
because the GI docs have had me on Prednisone for so long I have decalcification, steroid myopathy, and muscle wasting or weakness. My rheumatologist is dropping me down and off the steroids and she is giving me Actonel to protect my bones and I come off the drug.
My Chiropractor is worried my bones and tendons may break and cautioned me to be careful.
My Natural Path has rented me his PEMF Device for a month and I am doing 1,2 treatments a day.
I have gained weight back I am in the 150s now. But I have puffy steroid face. 🙁
Anyway Thanks for all the support and good thoughts.
Lisa your awesome don’t you ever forget that.
Michael Teeter
my sweet lord
9 years ago
Michael what were the docs giving you prednisone for.
you were taking this after getting floxed/question.
Stephanie
9 years ago
So my famous person I was trying to reach no longer talks to my friends friend. It sucks but it was worth a shot. Not giving up and will come up with something else. I also read some of the FDA paperwork for the November 5th hearing. It’s really hard to read and made me really upset. The FDA only mentions three of the illnesses that people are even given these drugs. I am not letting this stop me. My theory is that if the real illnesses were listed they would see these drugs are over prescribed. That the doctors don’t want to waste time figuring out what’s wrong with a person but that they just give them the drugs charge the insurance companies large amounts for the visit collect the money and go on with their way. All I know is that every non floxie at that hearing will have a choice to make go with what is right or why is easy. I hope they choose what is right. Just feeling kind of down. Working on more ways to get attention.
I got a huge spider, horse fly, something bite — two inches around of extreme redness, itching, burning. They are prescribing Bactroban to prevent infection, although they say there is no bacterial infection yet. I see that Bactroban is for Mrsa. Is this another case of overprescribing overly strong antibiotics? The online government poison center says they seriously doubt I have an infection but they have never seen me.
Will I kick myself for not having taken Bactroban when I am in the ER in a few days with a systemic infection on IV and no choice in the matter? Or the opposite, become victim to even more FQ symptoms?
Thanks for the marvelous posting! I actually enjoyed
reading it, you can be a great author. I will remember
to bookmark your blog and definitely will come
back from now on. I want to encourage one to continue your great work,
have a nice day!
Hi Jason and all my friends. Yes my doctor is an MD with a degree in toxicology now practicing holistic and integrative medicine. He is so giving and compassionate with all his patients and most importantly he is a Christian doctor. He has seen me cry and break down many times and never once he made me feel bad. He said one time when I broke down and apologize for crying he said “Don’t apologize, don’t have to be sorry, don’t you know that crying cleanses the soul and spirit” Now, you will be ok! Do you want me to pray for you? And he did! after that he gave me a big hug and he said to me you will be ok! The name of this amazing doctor is Dr. Moore from Austin Texas. This is the link to their webpage. Hopefully it can serve and help http://www.centerforhealthandhealing.org/
Blessings and many warm hugs,
Lucero
After three months left achilles doesn’t necessarily “hurt” but it definitely does feel weakened compared to my right leg. Has anybody else had this sensation? Does it get stronger as time goes on?
Working on something to gain attention. I don’t want to let the cat out of the bag till it is for sure and real. It could be amazing just stay positive my fellow floxies. Need the positive energy more than ever????????????
Daniela, garlic is a natural antibiotic. I used to put it in my lentil soup everyday when i got floxed. I used it as a vasodilator, but the properties in garlic are many and all are good. It is great for circulation. The good thing is i used it in my food and made my food tastier as well since i did not eat salt.
Allimax would be my first choice for antibiotic purposes. Topical ozone is also something to consider. Tea tree oil is also something to consider.
http://www.iherb.com/Allimax?gclid=CICTvMTYyMgCFUhlfgodV6AJew
So I messed up today I normally stay away from processed anything but at PCC grocery (which was where they got the idea for whole foods). But the had this fresh bread pudding and it smelled so lovely. But it wasn’t worth the pain. Ugh. Staying positive working on my plan.????????
I used to eat sweet potatoes for my sugar fix when i got floxed. It was great and the nutrition from them was great also. They contain lots of potassium which is essential for cellular health.
I am confused about candida and fermented foods, because I thought it was good to make sauerkraut for probiotics and leaky gut.
Lucero—you must be seeing an MD, yes? Because even a simple blood test for me, ordered by an ND is not paid for by insurance. Crazy! Same test, but because it is from an ND they won’t pay. (BTW the charges for IVs look quite similar to what I pay.)
This post is to add that today was a good day! I actually feel happiness I was able to be active the whole day since 8am until right now. I did some office work, helped my husband around the house with laundry, folding, and drying, washed dishes and clean the kitchen. 🙂 also we were able to take our baby girl out for a 40minute walk around the mall and get her some my little pet shop toys because she did great at school w great grades. Yesterday I was able to have my baby boy and play w him outside and carry him for a while. For a 22 month old baby he is really heavy..lol! he seems so happy and all the time he as saying mommy mommy. he wanted me to chase him but still cant do it. I feel so grateful and blessed that God has allowed me to do all these.
YEA!!! Glad you had a good day esp with the kids (the dishes and cleaning, not so much 🙂 )
They also have side effects such as joint and muscle pain.
Do you get a patient information leaflet supplied with your meds in the USA?
We do in the UK. Margaret Thatcher introduced them as she said that patients should be informed about the side effects of drugs.
Thanks for your very supportive comments I am grateful to you. No one knows what a nightmare this all is until they have to go through it themselves. The cephalosporins are just as bad IMO.
I cannot comment about giving a child antibiotics especially where they have a dangerous infection and their immune system has not matured. There is a place for antibiotics but…..
I hope that your baby boy gets better very quickly, children can be resilient but it is a big decision for any parent to make.I would not like to make the decision.THe child cannot so that leaves the dr and you……..
Lucy
The following natural options work remarkably well in treating acute ear infections:
Make garlic ear drops. Ear drops that include extracts of garlic may help reduce the pain of middle-ear infections in children. You can make your own at home by crushing a clove of FRESH raw garlic and dissolving it in some olive oil. Put a few drops of oil in the ear canal, as long as the ear drum is not perforated.
Use breast milk for ear drops. If you have access to breast milk, put a few drops of breast milk in the ear canal every few hours. This usually works to clear up the infection within 24 to 48 hours and is far safer, less expensive and a better solution than putting your child on antibiotics.
Use coconut oil ear drops. Coconut oil has both antimicrobial and anti-viral properties. Place a couple of drops of coconut oil into each ear canal. If the coconut oil has solidified, you can easily liquefy it by placing a small amount in a shot glass or other small container and placing it into a cup of hot water.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/01/29/ear-infection.aspx
Lucy sky,
I do not know if you have read this. It is the most comprehensive investigation into fluoroquinolone adverse effects done so far. Itis required reading for all floxies.
the flox report
http://www.myquinstory.info/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/FLOX_REPORT_REV_11.pdf
as far as diet is concerned in my experience it was a very basic operation, i ate lentil soup with garlic and some green veggies for the first three months, i did not take any supplements since the kidneys are damaged and can not process them.
The only supplement i took was magnesium chloride liquid form and some b complex drops for babies, i would put some drops of it into my food or water and take it round the clock, the idea with everything is to be very suspicious of its reaction. Since our liver and kidneys are destroyed they can not handle normal things we used to ingest.
That is why the foods we eat are the best source for our vitamins and minerals. It is best to stay safe and not experiment with high doses of vitamins at the beginning, Vitamins and minerals in liquid form with no preservatives and artificial ingredients are for me the safest.
In liquid form , ionic minerals for example, the person can start with a drop here or there to watch for a reaction.
One of the reasons i believe high doses of vitamins do not work is because our metabolism has been destroyed and and simply can not process them.
The less stress we put on our body the easier we make it for our body to begin the process of healing. It is a time operation and it is lengthy, but rest assured you are in good company here because we have been where you are and each person can give their fare share of knowledge based on experience.
If a person has not been floxed he will never know what is really going on, they will be only guessing.
We understand what you are going through lucy, and we support you 100%.
Hello gang,
I just wanted to update all of you on my recovery.
because the GI docs have had me on Prednisone for so long I have decalcification, steroid myopathy, and muscle wasting or weakness. My rheumatologist is dropping me down and off the steroids and she is giving me Actonel to protect my bones and I come off the drug.
My Chiropractor is worried my bones and tendons may break and cautioned me to be careful.
My Natural Path has rented me his PEMF Device for a month and I am doing 1,2 treatments a day.
I have gained weight back I am in the 150s now. But I have puffy steroid face. 🙁
Anyway Thanks for all the support and good thoughts.
Lisa your awesome don’t you ever forget that.
Michael Teeter
Michael what were the docs giving you prednisone for.
you were taking this after getting floxed/question.
So my famous person I was trying to reach no longer talks to my friends friend. It sucks but it was worth a shot. Not giving up and will come up with something else. I also read some of the FDA paperwork for the November 5th hearing. It’s really hard to read and made me really upset. The FDA only mentions three of the illnesses that people are even given these drugs. I am not letting this stop me. My theory is that if the real illnesses were listed they would see these drugs are over prescribed. That the doctors don’t want to waste time figuring out what’s wrong with a person but that they just give them the drugs charge the insurance companies large amounts for the visit collect the money and go on with their way. All I know is that every non floxie at that hearing will have a choice to make go with what is right or why is easy. I hope they choose what is right. Just feeling kind of down. Working on more ways to get attention.