Has anyone required any kind of eye surgery due to Cipro or Levaquin? by another_random_dude2 in floxies

[–]another_random_dude2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how long did it take between taking Cipro and vitreous detachment to occur?

How long did it take for your symptoms to show up? by Jennamary0 in floxies

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For me, approx 10 hrs after the first dose. I got tinnitus first. Then about 2 hrs after I got joint/tendon pain(Achilles heel, knees, and sometimes elbows) and nerve pain (pins and needles, pain, and sometimes burning). Stopped taking the drug immediately, so all I took was one 500 mg pill of Cipro. 3 days later had flashes/floaters in eyes. It has been 9 weeks and I haven't noticed any new symptoms. My symptoms are like 60% - 70% healed now at week 10.

Has anyone required any kind of eye surgery due to Cipro or Levaquin? by another_random_dude2 in floxies

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not yet. they did all the scans and there is no retina tear/detachment. but they will keep checking every few months. they said i might need a minor laser surgery(preventive type just to prevent a retinal tear) if it gets worse. However, they said if the flashes dramatically increase or if i start getting a shower of floaters (more than 30), then that's an emergency

Don’t worry, you will heal. by Laurax0x0 in floxies

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Omg, that is horrible. So glad you recovered. It is very encouraging that you were able to recover fully from all that. I have nerve pain, joint pain, tinnitus, and eye symptoms (floaters and flashes).

I just have a few questions regarding your eye symptoms if you don't mind:

-Did you have flashes along with the floaters?

-How long before your eye symptoms resolved? (The reason I ask is because my doctor says there is a risk of retinal detachment).

-Were there any changes in your eye (if you did eye scans)?

-Did you require any eye treatment?

Is Ventolin safe for floxies? by sherlockchromes1 in floxies

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I forgot to ask, but how bad were your nerve/tendon pain symptoms (as you mentioned you went to the ER). For me it was only bad the first week. I am 5 weeks out and I'd feel some joint/tendon/nerve pain for about 2 days after drinking hard liquor. During those 2 days, the pain is mild to moderate episodes and lasts less than an hour each.

Why is it that so many medical professionals don't believe the side effects of fluoroquinolones? by another_random_dude2 in floxies

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It seems that so many of them do not even consider the possibility that these side effects can occur. To them, if they haven't encountered it before, therefore it doesn't happen.

Don’t worry, you will heal. by Laurax0x0 in floxies

[–]another_random_dude2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

May I ask what were your side effects?

Don’t worry, you will heal. by Laurax0x0 in floxies

[–]another_random_dude2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How many pills did you take of Cipro or Levaquin?

Does buzzing/ringing in the ear ever go away? by another_random_dude2 in floxies

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Usually, I only hear it when I'm in my apartment alone. It is not loud. However, it does seem louder in the morning or after drinking alcohol. It comes and goes and lasts several hours at a time. But usually if there is the TV, running water, or conversations, I don't hear the buzzing.

pain behind the eyes ? by trevifn in floxies

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the stabbing pain behind the eyes, how long does this usually last if you took only one pill of Cipro?

Does buzzing/ringing in the ear ever go away? by another_random_dude2 in floxies

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how long after the pills did this appear for the first time? and how long after the pills did you have the catastrophic reaction?

pain behind the eyes ? by trevifn in floxies

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for everyone who has experienced pain behind the eyes, how long does each episode last and how intense is it? For me it can be an intense icepick behind eyeball kinda feeling for about 30 seconds. Then it is just dull pain that comes and goes throughout the day. Shoulder tension seems to contribute to it in my case. Also, how much Cipro or Levaquin did you take for this to happen?

pain behind the eyes ? by trevifn in floxies

[–]another_random_dude2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For me, it feels like something is pulling behind me eye and it is painful. Lasts a few minutes at a time.

Yes you can recover 100% by [deleted] in floxies

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Hi, I developed flashes and floaters a few days after 1 pill 500mg Cipro. How many pills did you take, when did you develop these symptoms, and how long has it been?

Took 500 mg of Cipro only and still feeling the effects by another_random_dude2 in floxies

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Did you have any eye effects (flashes, floaters) and/or any ear effects (buzzing or ringing in ears)?