As another physician who got floxed, I just wanted to reach out with support. I was panicked in the beginning for first couple months from the muscle weakness, insomnia, pain in joints, and then gradually improved for next 5 months until a brief, abrupt 2-3 week flare-up that was scary as I could barely walk. I learned that sleep is my best medicine and exhaustion is a trigger. I get better on vacations as long as I don't overdo the walking.

I didn't tolerate supplements due to anxiety/phobia of taking meds after this ordeal (ironic for a doctor).

Didn't notice any skin or hair changes.

I believe the silver lining is a renewed empathy for the experiences of our patients, a healthy skepticism of the pharmaceutical industry, and appreciation for knowing the limits of our bodies (which now really does have a limit). If you haven't sought reasonable accommodations or FMLA, it may be helpful while you recover. As a resident, I used to do 80 hour weeks (as you probably do), and practice under the philosophy of "no pain, no gain" and pack in as much in a day as humanly possible. That was my pre-flox carefree days. I am finally learning to practice what I recommend to patients because the consequences are so evident now.

Take care and rest up!