Ok, so.....I was put on Cipro a week ago for an infection and noticed I haven't been running to the bathroom.....can this be helping my MC or just a coincidence especially since one of the side effects are D?
Has this ever helped anyone else?
Thanks!
Lou Ann
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Lou Ann,
To add to what Vanessa posted, we have found that virtually all MC patients will experience a temporary period of remission while they are taking Cipro or any of the other fluoroquinolones, and for a few days afterward. Mine lasted about 3 or 4 days after the treatment ended.
We even have 1 member who convinced her doctor to prescribe it continually for an extended period. The problem is that Cipro is loaded with black box warnings, and after a few months one of the side effects caught up with her and she had major problems with tendonitis and torn ligaments.
Tex
To add to what Vanessa posted, we have found that virtually all MC patients will experience a temporary period of remission while they are taking Cipro or any of the other fluoroquinolones, and for a few days afterward. Mine lasted about 3 or 4 days after the treatment ended.
We even have 1 member who convinced her doctor to prescribe it continually for an extended period. The problem is that Cipro is loaded with black box warnings, and after a few months one of the side effects caught up with her and she had major problems with tendonitis and torn ligaments.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I am not a huge fan of the antibiotics unless absolutely necessary so I am hoping this will be my last week....that being said I am enjoying not doing the 50 yard dash every five minutes! what about this medicine puts people in remission? And I am almost afraid to ask do you Tex, but what is the blackbox warning?
Thanks guys !
Lou Ann
Thanks guys !
Lou Ann
As I recall, the first black box warning was about tendonitis and/or torn ligaments, especially the Achilles tendon (behind the heel). This problem can occur at any time, even months after use. Then a warning was added about possibly causing peripheral neuropathy. I believe there's also a warning about tinnitus.
Tex
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Lou Ann,
I looked up the FDA advisory on the fluoroquinolones (which includes Ciprofloxacin).
The red emphasis is mine. But there's also apparently an aneurysm risk:
I don't see tinnitus listed, but I read somewhere that these antibiotics carry a tinnitus risk, and when I took Cipro about a year and a half ago (because I developed an allergy to Bactrim), I noticed that my tinnitus was often noticeably worse an hour or so after taking Cipro.
Tex
I looked up the FDA advisory on the fluoroquinolones (which includes Ciprofloxacin).
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/ ... 513183.htmThe FDA first added a Boxed Warning to fluoroquinolones in July 2008 for the increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture. In February 2011, the risk of worsening symptoms for those with myasthenia gravis was added to the Boxed Warning. In August 2013, the agency required updates to the labels to describe the potential for irreversible peripheral neuropathy (serious nerve damage).
In November 2015, an FDA Advisory Committee discussed the risks and benefits of fluoroquinolones for the treatment of acute bacterial sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and uncomplicated urinary tract infections based on new safety information. The new information focused on two or more side effects occurring at the same time and causing the potential for irreversible impairment. The advisory committee concluded that the serious risks associated with the use of fluoroquinolones for these types of uncomplicated infections generally outweighed the benefits for patients with other treatment options.
Today’s action also follows a May 12, 2016, drug safety communication advising that fluoroquinolones should be reserved for these conditions only when there are no other options available due to potentially permanent, disabling side effects occurring together. The drug safety communication also announced the required labeling updates to reflect this new safety information.
The red emphasis is mine. But there's also apparently an aneurysm risk:
https://www.drugwatch.com/2016/05/16/fd ... otic-risk/Studies Link Drugs to Aortic Bulges and Tears
While the FDA warns about tendon and nerve damage, new studies surfaced linking these drugs to more harmful and potentially fatal medical conditions, aortic dissection (tear) and aneurysm (bulge).
Two studies published in 2015 analyzed how fluoroquinolones may cause tendon damage. They theorized that these drugs break down collagen in the body. The lining of the aorta — the largest artery in the body — is made of collagen.
One 2015 study by Lee and fellow researchers published in JAMA medical journal linked fluoroquinolones to a two-fold increase in risk of dissection and aneurysm within two months of use. The second study published in BMJ by Daneman and colleagues found a three-fold increase in risk or aneurysm.
“Reducing unnecessary fluoroquinolone treatments or prolonged treatment courses might have possibly prevented more than 200 aortic aneurysms in this population,” BMJ study authors said.
I don't see tinnitus listed, but I read somewhere that these antibiotics carry a tinnitus risk, and when I took Cipro about a year and a half ago (because I developed an allergy to Bactrim), I noticed that my tinnitus was often noticeably worse an hour or so after taking Cipro.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
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I saw some recent posts/discussions that tinnitus is mostly caused by a) excess inflammation and b) deficiencies in key nutrients like Vit D3, Vit A, Zinc.
All drugs / vaccines and even some supplements have risks. Every body is different.
In my opinion based on everything i have read, observed in the past 7 years or so on my wellness journey; those with multiple deficiencies in key nutrients (and some methylation/detox issues) are more likely have bad reactions, and take longer to recover/heal from those reactions...
All drugs / vaccines and even some supplements have risks. Every body is different.
In my opinion based on everything i have read, observed in the past 7 years or so on my wellness journey; those with multiple deficiencies in key nutrients (and some methylation/detox issues) are more likely have bad reactions, and take longer to recover/heal from those reactions...
Gabes Ryan
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
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"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
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To put all that into context, remember that statistically, the risk for any particular individual is relatively small. And as Gabes mentioned, the biggest risks are associated with certain health conditions or nutritional issues.Lou Ann wrote:Good Lord all that is scaring me !!
Why would they even prescribe it.....
When I took it a year and a half ago, I was well aware of the risks. I took a chance on it because I took it about 15 years ago and apparently got away with it, and it's the one antibiotic that is the least likely to cause a MC flare. And it's usually effective on a broad spectrum of bacteria.
I did notice, however, that my doctor seemed to be oblivious to those risks. Unless they have personal experience with serious adverse effects from drugs, most doctors tend to just ignore the risks because of the low statistical odds. At least that's the impression I get by listening to what they have to say about drug warnings.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.