Cipro?

[Seamac]

Was diagnosed with prostatitus this week and Dr gave me Cipro which I am supposed to pick up today. I've searched the forum and really not sure if I should continue to lift while on it or take some time off. Just had to take 4 months off due to herniated disc. Would hate to have to take more time off but from some of the things I have read it may not be a bad idea.

[almostgone]

IMO, ask your Dr. about what your limitations are, if any. Cipro is a good antibiotic, I have been on it for everything from epididymitis to food poisoning, however with the epididymitis, I was on it for a good 6 weeks. Not sure how long your initial script is for, but don't freak out if you have to run it twice.
It tends to aggravate my stomach a tad, so I usually down it with a bit of ginger ale or a few Saltines?

[Seamac]

Thanks. Will call him tomorrow.

[almostgone]

That would be the best option, I believe. In my case, I could do whatever didn't cause me pain (my testes were extremely swollen, the left testicle more so than the right) but that may not be true in your case.
If you have a Publix in your area, I think they will fill it for next to nothing. There are several antibiotics that they will fill for pretty much free?

[MuscleScience]

Why are you worried about working out on it?

[kelkel]

Why are you worried about working out on it?

Was curious about that myself. Op, when talking to your doc why not ask for low dose daily cialis as well while you're at it. It's approved for BPH by the FDA. Really no reason for a doc to deny it. It's one of the healthiest things a man can take.

[Seamac]

Something I pulled off of Webmd.

The FDA has told companies that the drugs must now carry "black box" warnings alerting doctors and patients that the drugs can increase risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture in some patients. Fluoroquinolones have carried similar warnings for years, but officials say they continue to receive reports of safety problems.

[Seamac]

Talked to doctor today. Said it is a side effect but has never heard of it happening. Also talked to him about the cialis. No problem. Not sure if my insurance covers it though. If not maybe online.....

[elastica]

It's called getting "floxed," and it happens more that what is reported. It can include neurological issues as well. Cipro can be an excellent medicine and is saving for many, but if there is something else that is not a fluoroquinolone it might be safer.

Floxing tends to be dose dependant, individual tolerances vary wildly. Some people can be fine taking it for many months, even years on end, others are damaged with a dose or two. Once floxed by a fluoroquinolone other drugs in the same class will tend to do the same. Damage is cumulative, repeated flox reactions are worse than the one that preceded it. People who've been floxed report taking months to years for symptoms to abate before they suddenly clear.

Some believe magnesium deficiency may contribute to the tendon damage and corticosteroids definitely will. Fluoroquinolones should be absolutely contraindicated in the presence of corticosteroids.

I'm not trying to fearmonger but I've been floxed myself and feel the side effects of this drug class are downplayed much too much. My situation could have been worse had I not been familiar with the side effects. The sudden odd twinges in both my Achilles tendons began after 6 weeks of Cipro. I stopped it cold but had to really baby myself for a good year. The twinges got worse and became snapping sensations, and there was enough pain to interfere with walking at times. I also developed other types of tendinopathies in my feet and ankles at this time.

I'm a couple years out and mostly back to normal except for having to manage the complications of the tendinopathies. I lost a lot of training with downtime.

It's something to be mindful of with this type of drug. I'd be wary of lifting while on it and probably for some time afterwards. I definitely recommend against heavy lifts and pushing for PR's. Be watchful for new pains or even different sensations, especially from the calves down through the feet. There is a whole host of neurological symptoms it can cause, watch for changes in mental and psychological function too... also physical manifestations like neuropathy and dizziness to name a few.

[Seamac]

Wow! Ok, so I've been on it for six days and really haven't noticed anything up to this point. Worked out this morning then did 20 min. HIIT. Have not noticed anything yet but will definitely be on the lookout for anything out of the ordinary. Only have one more week on the Cipro, hopefully things will clear up.