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Cipro

Caroyn of New Westminster OTHER (05/19/08)
Sudden fast decline in mobility. Loss of hip cartilage in 4 yrs. Hip tendon to pubic bone break down. Pain. Pain in tendon locations of elbows, knees ankles, wrists, back and neck.Bowel probs..carpal tunnel both wrists(I'm not much of a computer user) The known Archilles heel tendon problems have shown themselves because the victims are probably athletes..exercising that area more than most. My hip was exercised most! There is an advisory for children because of bone deformation...so what happens when Cipro is given to an adult for a broken bone????? (such as my situation)

Too lengthy! Suffice to say that I have spent the most part of the last 3 yrs. in bed. My concern about this drug started last Sept. when I was prescribed (again) and the resulting events!!!

Rick of Grand Rapids MI (04/09/07)
I am a 51-year-old male who was diagnosed with severe Ulcerative Colitis. As a part of my treatment for this I was prescribed Cipro,Asulfidine,and Loperamide in 1995. This was a daily treatment for the next 7 1/2 years with of course a variety of other drugs along the way and many--many Surgeries, 29 thus far.

In early 2003 after lifting something a bit heavy, but certainly not unusual for me, I tore my left bicep Tendon. After the surgery my surgeon told me that my tendon was so shredded/damaged that if I was to ever tear it again I would lose the use of my left arm completely. Also, He noted that my inner tissue was completely yellowed. Most likely permanently He believed due to my prolonged use of Cipro. I was NEVER advised that this was even a possibility by the prescribing Physician. In fact when told of my tear He acted as if He didn't have a clue!

In the past 3 or 4 years I have been rediagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis/Crohns. My new Orthopedic Surgeon which did recent surgery on my right shoulder 10/19/06 also reviewed my left arm results from my previous Surgeon and the current situation of my left arm. He, the Orthopedic Surgeon states that my left arm is,and most probably will continue to be,permanately disabled. On 4/3/04 the company for which I worked for--for 26 years severed me from the job which I thought I would certainly have until my retirement.

Now, and for the past 3 years, I have been unemployed and pretty much unemployable due to my bad arm and my Ulcerative Colitis/Crohns and the daily effects of the disease and the toll/effects of all of the surgeries/drugs/treatments have had on my body. Fortunately for me I've maintained a fairly good outlook on life due to my personal spiritual beliefs, good family & friend support, and an awesome wife of 28 years. Still I feel beaten and a bit despaired.

Pam of Midland MI (11/14/06)
I've had recurrent urinary tract infections and gastrointestional problems for which I was prescribed cipro and levaquin. The medications seemed to clear up those problems (I still take Nexium for gastric reflux). Then I started having problems with walking, and my shoulders were extremely sore, the rotator cuffs actually clicked to the point I thought I would need surgery to correct it. I was seen by a doctor and was told that I was just getting old and maybe had a little arthritis. I explained that it hurt even when I did a minimal amount of work. I was then prescribed pain killers with anti-inflammatory medications which were hard on my digestive system (vicious cycle of pain). I no longer have that doctor, I quit his practice. I have a new doctor. I have been looking for a remedy that didn't cause another problem for some time.

Loss of work/income and problems even funtioning at home. I'm a massaage therapist and couldn't work due to pain in the legs, and hands, all the way up the arms to the shoulders, issues I was experiencing. My low income status was getting desperate so I started a part-time merchandising job last spring. Sometimes the pain is so unbearable that I can't even hold the product in both of my hands. Currently I am avoiding all medications when at all possible and am trying some holistic vitamins and massage techniques. I am happy to report that I am getting some relief, but am concerned about these drugs in question and long term effects. No one should have to suffer as I did because of drug company negligence.

Teresa of Lexington KY (11/10/06)
VA doc prescribed this for my 68-year old father for bladder infection. My father had bad reaction, including nausea, aches, an eye floater which OD says will never go away. I have since read about the side effects. I am sending a letter to the VA.

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