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I am 29 and I took cipro about 8 months ago for a kidney infection and after I took it for a few days I developed pain, tingling and crawly feelings on my back. I didn't realize that it could be from the cipro. I finished the prescription and went on to develop severe back pain between my shoulder blades and tingling skin in my arms and legs. I felt like my arms and legs had sunburn and it was hard to wear clothes sometimes. I went to a neurologist and a rhumey. The neurologist ruled out ms and other serious issues. The rhumey couldn't find anything but said that it may be related to the cipro. He said it could cause nerve irritation that could take a long time to heal. He told me to take vitamin b12 and omega 3, 6, & 9 fatty acid supplements because they help calm inflammation and regenerate nerves. I took them for 3 months and finally I was back to normal. I just wanted to let you know what happened to me. I will never take cipro again!
Good luck. Hope you feel better soon.