It has been two years since I was floxed. I am forever grateful to the Floxie Hope creators and administrators for this resource. I purchased the guide, followed the protocol and I can report a complete recovery. It required two years. It was difficult and frustrating. I am still angry. I am trying to release that anger. That is now the hardest part. I learned many things I want to share with the Floxie Community with a hope to help others.

Facts
Age (at the time): 43.

Gender: Male

Health: Perfect. I am a biathlete (swimming and cycling). I have been eating paleo for several years. I have been healthy and active my entire life. My body, even now, feels 20 years younger than my chronological age. Height: 6’1”. Weight: 170 lbs

Diagnosis: prostatitis.

Lesson Learned: Prostatitis is not caused by cycling. Prostatitis can be caused by many things which simply inflame the prostate and is NOT a bacterial infection. Prostate bacteria is difficult to test for. I learned to find a doctor that is willing to perform the tests until it is conclusive that a bacteria infection is present BEFORE commencing any antibiotic regime. I took my cipro proactively. I do not recommend this. My prostatitis was caused by car-sitting with a soft seat that pushed on my perineum. I recommend getting a seat cover of large woven beads if you are a male.

Antibiotic: Cipro. I took a total of two days / four pills. My prescription was for seven days. I cannot imagine what would have happened had I completed the cycle.

Symptoms: strained Achilles tendons; both legs. Rashes, anxiety, suicidal thoughts (of which I have never ever experienced prior), nightmares, tendonitis (shoulders, hips). My Achilles tendons strained approximately four and six months following my antibiotic poisoning.

Treatment and recommendations:
Purchase and follow the Floxie Hope cleansing protocol. Thankfully, I already followed a low inflammation diet including no gluten, factory meat, grains, mold etc. These toxins are ubiquitous in the standard American diet and are difficult to identify if one is unfamiliar.
 Take massive amounts of magnesium. Assure it is not combined with other elements such as calcium and not magnesium oxide. I like the trace minerals brand ionic magnesium drops. Take enough to have diuretic effects and back off.
 Take Co-Q-10.
 Cease taking the antibiotic if you have any symptoms whatsoever, no matter how slight. I am not a doctor; take this for what it is and not medical advice. Ask your doctor for a non- fluoroquinolone replacement if you must. Do not do just whatever your doctor says. You are your best friend.
 Take lots of potassium, electrolytes and healthy fats.
 Do not, under any circumstance, drink alcohol. This poison (ethanol) strips the body of electrolytes such as magnesium that are the healing mechanism for your tendons and joints. If you need to “relax” get some CBD.
 Go to a physical therapist. Tell them what happened. Most of them have experience with this. However, do not do any strength training for at least six months. I strained one of my Achilles tendons during “therapy” doing calf raises while rehabbing the other strained tendon. Some resistance training, possibly. Don’t try for “gains”. Don’t try to push your recover.
 Walk, move gently.
 Have patience. Then have more.
 Some people will believe you. Some will not. Accept that without judgement.
 Confront your doctor if it will help you. Do so in a way that will honor yourself and your dignity.
 Find the positives. For me, I got to help one of my coworkers who is also now in full recovery after 18 months. It was also that this experience improved my diet, weened me completely off any alcohol and helped me determine my true desires in life.
 Get a medical bracelet stating your newfound allergy(ies). Repeat it often whenever you are in a hospital. Look at your own chart. Write on it and the headboard if you must.
 Inform you family of your allergies and any associated preferences. Ask them for their concurrence of your preferences.
 Meditate
 Support the Floxie Hope community.

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