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Permanent Side Effects from Fluoroquinlone

5 years ago I had to take Cipro and Levaquin , each for 6 week durations. My mind went first, then my body. I was a very athletic, active and social person and now can not do ADLs or IDLs without assistance. It is like my body is allergic to physical activity and excersizing. Still trying to figure out how to manage this. I have learned to pick my battles and sometimes that works. Recently I have gained a lot of weight in a small amount of time, so my number 1 goal is to get back in shape so Doctors will not look at me and blame it on that and getting older.

This has been a blessing as much as a curse. I have lost a lot of friends and family, but now see who the truly beautiful people are in my life. I really appreciate the small stuff and have learned to live in the moment. The problem with that, it is very boring when you do not have a lot going on, or, unable to do most of the things you loved to do! It does wipe away a lot of anxiety and that makes it all worth it.

I am so thankful for my home, I love because it has turned into a bit a of a prison. So very , very thankful for my two dogs who keep me company and laughing.

For anyone going through struggles, uncertainty or life changing experiences, stay strong and know you can do this. Most importantly, you are never alone no matter how lonely you feel. Baby steps can take you far so stay positive!
#floxie
#Cipro #Levaquin #fluoroquinoloneassociateddisability #fluoroquinoloneToxicitySyndrome #Parttimewheelchairuser #Anxiety
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Missing my old life #fluoroquinoloneassociateddisability

Does anyone else have memories of their old “healthy” life come up on social media and just get sad? Or mad?

I have so much to be happy about. My husband and I have a thriving healthy cafe, grown children living happy successful lives, and a wonderful set of friends. I know most would roll their eyes at me for griping about not being able to run.

So I am venting here because I think this is one group of people who will get it.
Yes I am angry.

I am mad that a drug took away my active lifestyle. I went from a 350lb food addict to going back to college to become a nutritionist and then took up running 1/2 marathons and teaching water fitness and it was so so amazing. And now I do NOTHING physical once I get home from my cafe in order to be able to function the next day.

My customers and nutrition clients are my joy and they have no clue how much I hurt. They don’t know that I can barely walk once I get home. I smile and go through the day and then spend my evening trying to cut the pain enough to sleep. Hot baths, tea, prayer, leg massages from my hubby, praying for 2 hours of straight sleep.

All because of one stupid drug that now is banned in Europe and had the highest black box warnings a drug can have. #Levaquintoxicity

I feel guilty and selfish for crying over old photos of races. But I MISS MY OLD ACTIVE LIFE! I want it back. I feel like a bratty child for thinking ITS NOT FAIR!

Does anyone else have these thoughts? Would love to hear tips for getting past this! #Fts #Ciprotoxicity

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