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fleur-de-lisa

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2. I have had problems with both of my Achilles heels shortly after taking Cipro.

Reply to Heartstrings (Original post)

Wed Mar 14, 2018, 01:37 PM

Mar 2018

Felt like the tendons ruptured. Luckily it never happened to both ankles at the same time. I wouldn't have been able to walk.

Floxing is supposed to have something to do with a magnesium deficiency. As a migraine sufferer, I have been taking magnesium supplements for the last few years. Haven't had any issues with my Achilles tendons since.

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Anyone else ever been "floxed" [View all] Heartstrings Mar 2018 OP

Never heard of it. Will hit the google. JDC Mar 2018 #1

I have had problems with both of my Achilles heels shortly after taking Cipro. fleur-de-lisa Mar 2018 #2

I am having kidney issues right now. fleur-de-lisa Mar 2018 #3

I lost my hearing due to Cipro. Well, severely impared it following Cipro thru a Pik line. Shrike47 Mar 2018 #4

Is Floxxing an addictive response to an antibiotic or a post antibio use? irisblue Mar 2018 #5

Yes, it's the bodies response to use of the antibiotic. Heartstrings Mar 2018 #6

I have never heard that term before, you've taught me today. irisblue Mar 2018 #7

My pleasure! Heartstrings Mar 2018 #8

Dems were ratfloxed in 2016 election. Sneederbunk Mar 2018 #9

Yea, no doubt.......nt Heartstrings Mar 2018 #12

Good usage. irisblue Mar 2018 #14

I've been on Cipro a few times over my lifetime left-of-center2012 Mar 2018 #10

My elderly FIL had extreme confusion Freddie Mar 2018 #11

Did he get better afterward, or was it permanent? n/t Bongo Prophet Mar 2018 #15

He seemed to be getting less confused Freddie Mar 2018 #16

I am sorry to hear that, Freddie Bongo Prophet Mar 2018 #17

Antibiotics can be extremely powerful. Laffy Kat Mar 2018 #13