hmmm... yea thats what the dr's keep saying but everytime i took a new dose the weakness and numbness would return. I had no sign of a flare up until i took the macrobid, now im hobbling, cant use my left hand. The macrobid even caused swelling and breathing problems. Any ideas now on how to gain strength back in my left arm and hand?
Thanks for using the forum. I am happy to address your questions, and my answer will be based on the information you provided here. Please make sure you recognize that this forum is for educational purposes only, and it does not substitute for a formal office visit with a doctor.
Without the ability to examine and obtain a history, I can not tell you what the exact cause of the symptoms is. However I will try to provide you with some useful information.
Unilateral weakness/numbness is not a typical adverse effect of macrobid. MS can cause these symptoms. If you have a prior plaque in a location that can cause these symptoms, a UTI can exacerbate this region and bring out the underlying neurological symptoms. These are typically not associated with active demyelination on MRI. However, a new, active plaque in a region that can cause the numbness/weakness can also occur. Steroids at high doses are used to expedite recovery. Many times patients will return to normal self but sometimes patients will be left with permanent symptoms.
Thank you for this opportunity to answer your questions, I hope you find the information I have provided useful, good luck.