Cipro tendonitis

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Yes Cipro can definately cause rythm issues. I cant remember where I read this but my doctor was going to give it to me until I showed him the info (that he did not have himself). So yes---In fact--since you brought it up--I have a new group called side effects of medications. Feel free to post your side effects there.

I woke up this morning 2 days after having to take cipro for a UTI and my foot right next to the bone in the middle is tender...........im paranoid now do i have tendonitis? I didn't sleep on it wrong!

I play in an adult hockey league, and mountain bike once a week. How much should I worry about the tendon damage risk with Cipro? I have a scheduled hockey game that will occur after 6 days on Cipro, and a mountain bike ride after 8.

I've taken cipro from 7-14 days and even IV cipro for an infection. can you get a terrible lung infection and worsening of asthma?

Cipro can cause floaters. Upon my first dose of cipro I developed bilateral tendonitis in my ankles, and wrists. Peripheral neuropathy, chronic insomnia, chronic nightmares, digestive problems, dyspagia, muscle pains, tinnitus, ear pain, eye pain, eye floaters, eye flashing, lines in my vision, grainy/snow vision, poor night vision, blurry vision, poor adjusting from light to dark places. Dry mouth, Dry eyes, Dry and wrinkled skin.

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.

I have numerous snapping noise from tendons or joints, been gluten free for one year also suffer from weak muscles. Could this be a nutrient deficiency? Was fine up tp three months ago when it gradually started. Any Celiac people have same problem or remedie?

Both Cipro and Levaquin are drugs of a class known as quinolones. Of the two Cipro has the least side effects. The sore muscles may last for weeks or months or you may feel better in a few days. With that class of drugs there are ocasional reports of permanent tendon damage. This does not mean they should not be used. It is a matter of risk and benefit.

You mention “minor pain” of your left heel. I suspect that you’ve encountered reports of Achilles tendon rupture associated with Cipro, known to be a rare but a real risk. That knowledge plus anxiety could account for the “minor pain.” While unlikely, it might be wise for you to avoid exercise that would result in stress on your Achilles tendons, for another week or so. Your fear that, “these symptoms will remain for the rest of my life.” is, I believe totally unwarranted.

After reading the new black box warning on Cipro I am very nervous and reluctant to take it, mainly because of the reports of sudden tendon rupture. I started taking Cipro a week ago. 6/5/09. I noticed my energy to be low and my joint and tendons to be stiff and sore. After a day or so of Cipro, my testicle pain was gone and I stopped taking the antibiotics because of the adverse reactions I was having. About 3 days after stopping the medication the pain returned.

I recently took a 3 day course of Cipro for a UTI. I have alot of tendon pain already, as I am also battling Lyme disease, but I will "BOLO"! (Be on the look out.

Make sure your vet knows about its use before giving it to your dog because several dangerous potential adverse reactions can occur. Cipro has the potential to cause tendon rupture and in animals under 2 years of age it also has a detrimental effect on the bones and joints. It can cause convulsions in any dog and seizures in dogs with central nervous system disorders.

Hello, Robert, That's quite a situation. The question is whether the tendon damage can occur 10 years after taking the drug. Everything I've seen indicates it happens within days or weeks. So that's probably what you've been hearing from everyone. But if not the drug, then what is the cause? The complaints are related to the cipro itself, but not to the reason for taking cipro, such as AML. Here is the FDA page: http://www.fda.

I took a 7 day course of 400mg Avelox about one month ago (April 5th). I have had a good amount of tendon pain mostly in left achilles and in tendons on top and bottom of arch of foot as well as some heel and knee pain. Again, like I said primarily left side. The achilles pain has subsided some, most of the pain and discomfort now is in the foot.

I took the antibiotic Cipro (which causes tendon pain and ruptures) and now have a bunch of problems with both ankles. I have achilles tendon pain, and I also have pain and swelling on the inside of my ankle and arch of foot. It hurts to move my toes back, and I can't stand on my toes at all (can't even get off the ground). I also have no balance and sway. If I walk one foot in front of the other (like a drunk driving test), I fall.

I DEVELOPED PNEUMONIA IN MARCH, ABOUT THE TIME THAT I SWITCHED FROM NATURE -THROID TO ARMOUR. CEPHALEXIN DIDN'T WORK, CIPRO WAS NEXT FOR THE USUAL COURSE. DIDN'T WORK SO ZITHROMAX WAS THE LAST AND WAS MORE EFFECTIVE. ABOUT THE SAME TIME MY ARRYTHMIAS( PVCS AND PACS) BECAME MORE PROMINENT AND AT TIMES MY HEART RATE WAS AS LOW AS 33. ( WITH LIGHTHEADEDNESS AND EXHAUSTION, MUCH LOUDER HEART SOUND EFFECTS ETC.

I am doubtful that this is tendonitis, because of the acute onset of pain. Tendonitis does not begin with an acute event. Likely, this is either a partial tear, or avulsion from the attachment on the calcaneus. I think the best treatment would be a short period of immobilization in a walking boot. Followed by physical therapy. I would consider the use of platelet rich plasma (PRP) to accelerate healing. If unsuccessful, I would consider surgical repair.

Cyclist, Climber, Hiker, Work as grip for TV and Film (lift heavy stuff all day) Taking 125mg daily Diltiazem for PSVT and A-Fib Took 3 250mg doses of Cipro for suspected epididymitis, stopped due to achilles pain ER ruled cipro reaction after 3rd dose said pain would subside with 24 hr. Prescribed Bactrim, stopped due to skin reaction 5 day. Within a week tendon pain spread to all portions of body Ortho ruled out Lyme Gout Lupus Arthritis via blood tests Currently week 3 since first dose.

After my second dose, it radiated to my lt buttock, third dose to the back of my rt thigh, 4th dose to my lt thigh, then down to the soles of both my feet where it felt as if I was walking on pins and needles. I went to my PCP and was changed to cipro. The skin hypersensitivity ceased. Since then, after a stressful event, the skin hypersensitivity will return to a localized area for the day. I will usually take ibuprofen and sleep it off, it will be gone the next day.

I have had increasing Achilles tendon pain first on the right and then on the left for upwards of a year now. The tendon is sore and aches and it is swollen on the sides - and is warm. All signs of a tendonitis. BTW GOOD to see you! It is most likely related to the MS. I don't think it is "directly" a part of the MS, but it certainly is a result of it. I see two ways in which my A tendons are stressed. The first is that my gait is shot.

risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture is further increased in those over age 60, in kidney, heart, and lung transplant recipients, and with use of concomitant steroid therapy. Physicians should advise patients, at the first sign of tendon pain, swelling, or inflammation, to stop taking the fluoroquinolone, to avoid exercise and use of the affected area, and to promptly contact their doctor about changing to a non-fluoroquinolone antimicrobial drug.

Did you, by any chance, take a fluoroquinolone antibiotic such as Cipro, Levaquin or Avelox. If you did, this would explain your symptoms. It causes neuropathy, tendon issues, joint problems, etc. Look it up.

Thanks so much for your post! Yes, I too have been prescribed Cipro (a quinolinine antibiotic) several times before & after my symptoms began. My symptoms had been getting much better over the course of the last year but a few months ago, I kept getting recurring UTI & vaginosis and after several courses of antibiotics, went on Cipro. Lately, my joint/ligament/tendon inflammation & pain has been getting worse. I would have NEVER associated it w/ the Cipro.

She said, you'd better do some research. Okay, January 2008 I had a course of Cipro, Febuary 2008 I had a bad sinus infection and took 2 courses of Avelox, six days after starting the Avelox I had my liver swell and had wnough pain that the MD ordered a ultra sound, it showed fatty liver, she could not explain. Befor the second round was completed I was back with my ankle to the same MD. She said it was a sprain and to nurse it for awhile.

My ENT suggested I take Cipro (500mg twice a day) for 6 weeks and then use a nebulizer at regular intervals with rifampin or acriflavine (2% solution). Now I am worried about the side effects of cipro. I am 30 now and in good health all my life except for this rhinoscleroma. I am worried about the tendon/muscle damage as well as liver functions. I am getting my liver checked regularly to make sure.

treatment for tendon damage after cipro This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/896560'>Cipro and Sensory Neuropathy</a>.

He has since had a ruptured tendon in his arm. We have done a lot of research and have found that there have been some law suits in progress against the drug. My husband has never had a problem with any tendons. It ripped so hard that he can not move his right arm. If I were you, I would stay clear of the drug. Our pharmacist said that he received at paper stating that 1 out of about 10,000 people can have this happen, and it can happen on the first dose. Good Luck and I hope this helps.

What are some side effects of Cipro. I was on cipro for a month and it was terrible. My face felt flushed, burning sensation on my back. When I was almost done with it, I started to get this wierd ache feeling in my butt that still exist today. Anybody expirenced this whil and after cipro antibiotics?

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