| Another 'floxie' here. While mine was 'mild' it was still scary as I was prescribed Cipro along with an NSAID which is contradicted in the Cipro literature. My issues were the joint and tendon pain to an extent, but mostly neuropathy related like tingling, feeling 'static' all over, twitching muscles/spasms, etc. I also had the anxiety, derealization and digestive issues. Eventually I started feeling better (reading recovery stories online helped) and today only have minor issues such as occasional joint pain, inability to tolerate NSAIDs, on/off digestive issues, and rarely the nerve issues. I can walk long distances, but do find exercising to be a struggle still. Like you, I tried with a doctor once and just gave up. I have a little warning note in my wallet not to administer any FQs outside of life saving requirements. It's sad that to this date, they are still handed out like candy for the slightest suspected infection when there are plenty of better tolerated and less dangerous alternatives. |