Tendon, muscle,

[UdukesHere]

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[ppierce2nm]

I had an adverse reaction to Cipro about one year ago that included severe vertigo, tendonitis in both Achilles and forearms.  I was previously running on my treadmill 3-4 times per week and had to stop.  I still have pain in my Achilles and left forearm but it has much improved.  I also still have intermittent vertigo attacks.  My primary care did not believe I had this reaction to the drug but I saw an orthopedic surgeon who identified it, as he himself had had a reaction to Cipro after taking it for a second time.  He wrote me a script stating never to take it again which I carry in my wallet.  This drug reaction was probably the most frightening experience I ever had.

PPIerce2nm

[Luanne]

I had been on CIPRO for 1 week taking 1000mg a day to treat a urinary tract infection.
The day after I stopped taking CIPRO, I developed weak joints and tingling in my thumbs.  I actually fell to the ground trying to get in an SUV because my leg gave away.  The symptoms worsened as the days went on  now my hands are tingly and all my joints hurt.  It has been 1 week.  I have gone to my doctor and he thinks it may be a reaction to the CIPRO which he can do nothing about.  I am scheduled for an MRI in a week to rule out MS.  I am wondering if anyone else has had this happen to them and how long did it take before the CIPRO left your bloodstream and the side effevts went away.

[kwag]

You were for the most part sedated for the colonoscopy.  It is not uncommon for a patient to report these kind of symptoms after being sedated and manipulated physically.  I have had patients report that after seeing a chiropractor and massage therapist for a period of time that these symtpoms resolve.  Because of the antibiotic use and the gi compaints, I highly recommend that you consider a probiotic to rebuild your colon.  I also agree with the physician here. Please consider B-12 deficiency as well as other nutrients.  A complete multivitamin and mineral from a health food store just might help.  Consider avoiding added iron in the vit.  I prefer whole food vit. to synthetic.  They are absorbed better by the body.  Take the time to research what I have said.  You can go to www.mercola.com to help.  God bless

[UdukesHere]

Thanks for the reply. We did look at Lupus and Lyme disease.

I am going for an abdominal ultrasound Thursday as my doctor thinks that the tendon pain might be un-related to the abdominal pain. I believe the next step is for me to see a neurologist.

Although I have been off it for 4 weeks I am still not convinced its not a reaction to the Cipro I was taking for the diverticulitis. I noted in my reading that quinolone based antimicrobial agents can cause Tendon swelling and ruptures.

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[CCF-Neuro-M.D.-CS]

A systemic inflammatory condition such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and non-specific markers of inflammation may be helpful. Also vitamin B12 deficiency should be excluded. The pain symptoms due not follow a specific neurologic distribution, but without examining you I can not be sure. It would be reasonable to have a consult with a neurologist. Good luck.