The quinolones and all the symptoms will likely cause further anxiety (not just the drug induced anxiety), so you need to get that under control if you can and try to remember that you will get passed this and you will recover. Thank you for giving me hope that this wont be permanent damage. So blogs like this are a lifesaver! I quit the meds after googling my symptoms (immense brain fog, dizziness, and general malaise) six days into a ten day prescription. Studies have found that omega 3 prevents nerve damage and speeds up nerve regeneration [8]. If you have any significant tendon, ligament or muscle damage from Cipro, I recommend you take protein supplements. Collagen production is also important in healing injuries and in healing wounds, including post-operative wounds. This restored my blood pressure to normal level WITHOUT any additional prescription drugs for blood pressure control. But these cells are replaced by stem cells in the body (younger people can recover better). Yesterday I exercised about two hours and ended with my tendons and legs muscles a bit sored. Ill check out the videos you suggested to. Check your medical records. Sincerely, Carol Sidofsky (77 and hanging in there, retired nurse, and my own (free) website is called Cant Breathe? Eventually, I was able to build myself back up again so that I could do just as much as before and not have to worry about getting injured. My mum has taken Cipro a couple times without any side effects. Im going to my doctor today to see what he can do about the rash and thrush and anything else and already made my list to get all the supplements you recommended. The recovering from this will never happen. One car, my dad working, mom had a stroke, shes trying to work half paralyzed, son just went back to school 30 minutes away, 2 year old at him, mom has physical therapy twice a week, Im all screwed up its just a mess. Reports put the number of suspected US cipro-related adverse reactions at 79,000, including 1,700 deaths, between 2005 and 2015. Symptoms that lasted longer than a year. It takes approximately 70% of your mitochondria to be damaged in order for you to feel the symptoms. I started taking collogen in the form of gelatin powder from fish , initially 2 tablespoons per day for a month and then 1 tablespoon a day. I am extremely weak and lightheaded. Im suffering neuropathy in my hands and feet and ridget muscles in calves and some pain, headaches, anxiety, insomnia. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. I have been taking a probiotic since March and continue with supplements Ive taken long term including magnesium, flaxseed oil Vit d3, biotin, COQ10, marshmallow root and slippery elm. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit"; But if I listen to it, its there. Slight numbness on the left nostril, headache above the left brow. On the first day I developed unimaginable abdominal pain , spasms and cramps. I have not experienced Achilles tendinitis at all since it healed around 2009. So there is hope, but you gotta try to keep calm, do what you can to support your body and mind in healing, and let time go by until your body repairs. The journey to recovery doesnt have to be something you go through alone though. I highly recommend Dr Harry Barry (check out his Google talk and his channel on YT). Ive spoken about it before in many different forums (here is one of them), my old blog, and I still have people privately messaging me over 10 years later asking me for advice on how to recover because of my story and people get referred to me. 80 grs. And thats exactly what I did. One of the things I came across most in trying to help people recover is their reluctance to take supplements and fear of new side effects from taking them. The key is taking it very slowly with stretches, weight-bearing exercises, and working back up to your previous level of fitness. Then the second dose literally threw me into marked increased intensified pain and symptoms. Every day I am being able to exercise and walk a bit longer. I have tinnitus also but it really doesnt bother me. I sprayed the magnesium oil on and rubbed them a bit. Terrifying. I tried magnesium supplements before in three different forms but without success. I started taking Cipro 500mg 2x. Cipro's warning label makes it sound as if tendon rupture is the worst possible scenario. My mum, being skeptical of anything natural, took it over a year ago and her UTI symptoms were gone within hours. What a mystery, but I am glad I found something that alleviates my suffering and is helping me to recover. *The following is an individual's story of surviving fluoroquinolone toxicity. Learn more about how hes helped other patients achieve full recovery like himself through the stories of 11 people floxed by cipro. After taking Cipro and having a moderate to a severe reaction, I think its hard to imagine that things will get better in just a few days. I couldnt stop my tears when I told him my experience. Had some fatty non organic prime rib for New Years and its possible this meat was contaminated wit flouriquinalones. WIth each cycle the symptoms were a little less intense. I am going out today to get some supplements to continue my road to recovery. I found myself tired at work which is not the norm. amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links"; My whole family has been prescribed this (ZPAK) with no side effects at one time or another. One month ago I was prescribed Levaquin due a UTI. Interesting read. Here are a few supplements, foods, and drinks that I recommend trying out: EGCG is the main active component in green tea and is able to help protect cells against antibiotic-induced toxicity in animal studies. Ill not describe my emotional suffering that caused me seeing me in that shape and how scared I was. Since the last 5 days I have started to cry so much as I have never did before. Hi there! It did the job in 4 days. Try not to be afraid or panic about what has happened. Required fields are marked *. Not only did I recover, but I felt even better than I ever did. So another five days have gone by and things seem to be progressing fairly quickly the neuropathy is a little worse, the muscle weakness and exhaustion is extremely worse along with the fatigue. Also, I went to my personal care physician, that Ive seen for years. Everything. I like to learn more about detoxing it out if my body ASAP because its unbearable. This poison has been like a sword that has crossed every single layer of me as a human being. Hi i know this sounds dumb being i read the article but can you tell me exactly what supplements you used . Really anything to help. I did start all the supplements you suggested. Only after taking a minimum of 5000 UI of vitamin D3 daily, I can get a normal reading of that vitamin in my blood tests. . I immediately called my doctor who was out sick 3 times and called the ER 3 times with nobody willing to talk to me or offer any advice ( too risky to help people over the phone lol) before a ER nurse told to just call 911 and go to the hospital because I must be having a stroke!! The thing Im dealing with the worst is my balance. I hope this helps someone. He has experienced disability from Ciprofloxacin toxicity firsthand and successfully learned how to recover from Cipro side effects by using alternative and regenerative medicine to return to health, and he strives to do the same for you. I wish all the old forums and Yahoo group was still up and running. But I have mentioned here some of the main things. Like Im only a month into and Im remembering all those stories I read people wrote about their loved ones that committed suicide due to fluoroquinolone toxicity and Im like really I dont know how much more I can deal with. Their influence alters your genes, causing ongoing mutations and damage. Thanks to the devils pill that a doctor prescribed named Cipro. The muscle surrounding the left side of the head above the brow is what cramps into pain. Just make sure that its put on your record that you cant take any antibiotic within the fluoroquinolone class. So sorry that youre suffering from taking Cipro! I have carefully read your notes. Anyway, its really useful and refreshing to see someone who has struggled with this only to gradually get better. Today, I have good days and bad days. The not being able to breathe is more like more lungs just cant hold that much air anymore and every since I took the Cipro it feels like I can barely swallow too. And after each cycle of my symptoms reappearing (insomnia, nerve pain, tendon pain, etc) I would get much closer to fully recovering. Im 36/m who was in excellent health before this, so I am hopeful I will one day get back to that and put all this behind me (along with Urgent Care visits ER or wait for your GP is my new policy!) Regarding anxiety and insomnia, it started along with the tendinitis and it was severe. Juvenile Animal Toxicity Data Oral administration of teriflunomide (0, 0.3, 3, or 6 mg/kg/day) to young rats on postnatal days 21 to 70 resulted in suppression of immune function (T-cell dependent antibody response) at the mid and high doses, and adverse effects on male reproductive organs (reduced sperm count) and altered neurobehavioral . I continued the Levaquin for 5 more days and was in unbearable pain . I look, feel, think and move as before this unfortunate event. So, in this case, I will include non-vegan supplements that I used and also direct you to vegan alternatives as well. This is the Bromelain supplement I recommend. Privacy Policy | Terms of ServiceContact Us I was one of those rare successful recovery stories that you didnt see too much of back then (there are a lot more now). Green tea (beverage) also contains an amino acid called L-theanine which is able to help promote alpha waves in the brain and calm anxiety and stress. The pain was gone in minutes. I have never felt or been so vulnerable in my entire life. I was never given any black box warnings or information about the drug at all. The cocoa has something that at least in my body is able to neutralize the oxidative stress cause by the Levaquin. That was also a big relief, I no longer feel anxiety about my future. As for the tendinitis Wait until the inflammation calms down and then start strengthening exercises to help remodel the tendons to make them strong and less prone to repeated tendonitis. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit"; Developed watery diarrhea and could not eat. Ive always had issues with being more susceptible to magnesium deficiency and thats why I have to always supplement it despite getting over the recommended daily allowance from my diet. 9 Days so far of constant progress and healing. Sorry to hear about your experience. And, oh the mental side effects were right out of a Stephen King novel. The once healthy man he met at his office a few weeks ago was now disabled. I arrived to Florida on a wheelchair. After I had taken the antibiotic and realized I had a reaction, I started implementing strategies to deal with it right away. Detox for Ciprofloxacin. Regarding the magnesium, I have tried more types. I think there has been new studies released since I wrote the article, so Ill probably add new studies soon. Or collagen peptides? One week ago I was in bed barely able to walk due inflammation and pain of my legs, specially tendons a heels. Like I said, youre kind of my only friend currently? Any Recommendations What to do Next ????? Itll just prepare you to better deal with anxiety that comes along with being floxed. I hope for your recovery So sorry that youre experiencing this. This process can take months though. Thank you and good luck to all!! Ive not been able to find many places which sell AOR supplements anymore (they were my preferred supplier), but there are other brands available. amzn_assoc_region = "US"; Without the information shared online by people like you Id probably still be on a wheelchair and thinking that my life was over. Aside from all the basic nutrients, the supplement I was taking also had tocotrienol (a highly effective form of Vitamin E), choline, Vitamin K2 (most multivitamins have K1), chromium, boron, silicon, vanadium citrate. Its very low for me, so 99% of the time dont hear it. I put the radio on very low in my room, kept it fairly cold, and took some herbal tea to help relax me. Pain, burning, tingling, numbness, weakness. I figured antibiotics were essentially the same and took 500 mg twice a day as prescribed. The better I get them more conscious I started to get about the trauma that all this have been for me. I discovered that the magnesium chloride applied on the skin can be much better absorbed by the body that in capsules through the gastrointestinal system. But the anxiety. I think my own case was probably made worse by being low in magnesium (maybe) since I had issues with it before. The dose is usually 15 milligram (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight every 8 to 12 hours for 14 days. I am where you (Julie) were (joints -tendons (knee very bad afraid of blow out), achillies & calfs, elbow, thumb, TMJ, neck & head swelling, popping, tightness, brief sharp pain, spasms & other weird stuff). It contained all the essential vitamins and minerals as well as a few extras. I wish you well and a very fast recovery from Cipro! First and foremost, stop consuming the antibiotic Cipro if you feel it is damaging your body. Hope you feel better and fully recovered soon! Week four I realized I was wrong about that. Ive always loved to run and exercise, but over the course of 10 years, my tendons and recently arteries took a huge hit and Ive finally put the puzzle together after many visits to the ER for chest pain, and head pain. There are many good physical therapy and sports websites out there which can give good advice on the best exercises. Somehow, I can intuitively tell what nutrients it needs to heal. This went on for 4 months straight with intense nightmares almost every night. So for example, if Cipro messed up the GABA system in the brain, you can get 20+ symptoms just from that alone. This book is extremely important and is not meant to give a treatment plan for fluoroquinolone toxicity, it is clearly meant to point out the damage of the drugs such as cipro and levaquin and to bring awareness and promote change in how these drugs are prescribed. I ended up taking 8 doses of 500mg of Cipro. Thanks again for your thoughtfulness. I could function more normally after about 14 months out from taking Cipro. Also, Thank you all so much for this info. An orthoped specialist in effects of drugs confirmed the side effects were caused by cipro. Cipro toxicity happens when the use of ciprofloxacin, a frequently prescribed type of antibiotic, results in illness of the patient. If you dont strengthen your tendons, they will be prone to injury and flare-ups in the future. Sorry to hear that some things are getting worse. I also had very little energy level as well. I have a long list of things that Im taking. Starting researching the drug and discovered all of my symptoms matched much of what is known about this drug. Drinking matcha green tea will provide significant amounts of polyphenols or you can take a supplement. How are you doing now? The doctor told me it was a great medication I took his word for it. In a study from 2001, researchers looked at dogs that were magnesium deficient and dogs that were given ciprofloxacin and saw that in both cases there were significant biochemical alterations in tendons that would put people at risk of quinolone-induced tendon disorders [3]. I Got Floxed on 6/28/2022 I was Stupid for Taking I Should of Research Better. I wrote him an email telling him exactly what happened and asked him questions about why he prescribed me a such a potentially dangerous drug for a mild condition. However, if you have any doubt, then perhaps you should see one? But I still cant breathe. Oh! Will let you know the end results. The one thing that surprised me on your list though was green tea, which is very high in fluoride. If you've enjoyed reading my posts and found them to be helpful, I'd really appreciate the support by sharing the articles, so we can reach and help more people. I really do hope your method works, it has to. But this Cipro in mind is literally driving me crazy. This is the time it takes for your body to reduce the plasma levels by half. My body, mind, feeling, soul. Regenerative Medicine LA, Los Angeles, CA Sure hope I feel better soon. . I would look up my symptoms and follow up researching what supps would help each symptom. Since I was recovering from pelvic floor surgery an abscess was suspected so a CT was ordered. My first concern is to make the pain stop. Inexpensive product and you may apply it as spray all over your body. So Im praying they work. Ive stopped biking but Im still walking as much as possible and do physical therapy exercises. I too suffered from severe insomnia after the very first dose of Cipro. BUT the problem being when I was younger I was an IV drug user, I literally do not have a single vein, like when I had my son two years ago they couldnt find a vein with the ultra sound machine even for the IV so to even get an IV for the contrast for an MRI that I dont even need (or to have blood tests done) I would have to get a picc line which wouldnt be very much fun. To learn more about fluoroquinolone toxicity treatment, give our office a call or book an appointment online. I just accepted it and did not worry, knowing that it would pass. I take 5.000 to 10.000 UI of vitamin D3 daily as I am deficient. Julie, Before I read this I was certain I would end up in a wheel chair or taking my own life. I only took 1A /1T a day, 24 hours apart. Joint aches, lightheadedness, brain fog and difficulty sleeping. If the cell is damaged, it will try to repair it, but if it cant do that, it will eventually die. I never saw a neurologist because I knew what happened. He wants to share that information with his colleagues in Brazil to see if there is something that can be done and for them to be more aware of the damage that these drugs may cause to some people. There is zero doubt that this med caused this. Then this morning I woke up like are you serious?!?! Ive read hundreds of stories and spoken to many people back on the old Yahoo Group as well as forums that used to exist (they seem to be down now.) Hope you are well. I felt like a bug was in my stomach, my was racing. I had had Cipro on two previous occasions for the same . And oh my God, Ive never felt like that! I have no idea if its an antioxidant of the Lindt 95% cocoa or if the magnesium of the cocoa is being absorbed better by my body. Address: 9201 Sunset Boulevard, Ste 414Los Angeles, CA 90069, Regenerative Medicine LA.All Rights Reserved. 1. I feel like those last four weeks of suffering were just a bad dream. Achieving Optimal Health and Longevity on a Low Calorie, Vegan Diet. I just would like to know what you took exactly so i can go purchase the supplements. SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION Antibiotics are important drugs, often restoring health and even saving lives. Additionally, my anxiety has been so terrible since the reaction. Sorry to hear that your doctor thinks youre crazy. And Im drinking a TON of filtered water with trace minerals added back in and totally never pee? amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; While here, my hip joints have also taken a beating. Anthocyanins have many health-promoting effects which can aid in recovery. 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