Hi. Im a healthy 44 yr old female.

No major health issues. Just finished taking flagyll and cipro for infection.

About 3 weeks ago, my left foot started tingling and hasnt stopped.
Some days and nights it's worse than others. Its a vibration, hard to explain.

My joints and have been killing me. Unlike anything ive experienced before. Its so hard to get out of bed now.

For three nights in a row this week, my arms have been falling asleep at night and Ive awoken to being unable to move my arms for a while. It's painful, and I feel the pain throughout the whole day in my arms and elbows.

I have never before recalled ever having my arms asleep at all, let alone it happening every night now.

I saw my GP, they did all the inflammation tests, all came back normal.

I see a neurologist in March.

This is so new and so unlike my body to work against me.

The GP dismisses the medicines I took as a reason why Im having the issues I do.

MS does not run in my family and I probably dont have it, but the pins and needles in my foot havent stopped. And the gp doesnt think its a back issue.

Any ideas or suggestions?

Thank you.

I was also tested for Lyme and B12, All normal.

sorry to hear of your sx's. Good luck seeing a neurologist. Hope you get answers. March is almost here so hang in there. On the positive side, it could be nothing, just a weird thing that could go away. Or it could be MS and you will find plenty of support.

Hi Sunflower, welcome.

So sorry fr your symptoms, Glad your are seeing a
Neuro in march. I hope he/she will be able to give
you some answers.

In the meantime, try to stay as calm as you can.
Please let us knows what you Doc says and how you
are doing.

I had/have some similar issues. Have you had your vitamin D checked? Being deficient could cause the joint pain you are experiencing I think. I just recently found out I was very low in D and since I started supplementing I am so happy to say I no longer have my arms falling asleep at night. I also have neuropathy in my legs and feet so I can relate to the tingling and vibrating. It might be helpful for your doc to order an MRI of your back just to check for compression or any kind of back problem. From what I have read that could cause tingling in the foot or leg and it is usually one sided. Either way I'm sure these wonderful people will offer you tons of support! Good luck to you!

I wouldn't write off the Cipro as the cause of your symptoms. In the article below a man describes developing what he called Electric Shock Syndrome(buzzing in his body) after using Cipro.

http://www.theecologist.org/News/new...uk_deaths.html

Lots of people have complained of tingling, joint pain, fatigue, ruptured tendons (which the FDA finally acknowledged) and many other problems after taking Cipro. Just start googling Cipro and you will discover a wealth of information about the toxicity of this drug and the class it belongs to (fluoroquinones).

Cipro can also cause psychological side effects (it appears to have a strong effect on the nervous system). I get extreme depression and labile moods after taking Cipro. I've decided never to take it again.

Hope you feel better soon!

I wouldn't rule Flagyl out either.

http://www.rxlist.com/flagyl-drug.htm

Checking the side effects of the medications is a great idea and could possibly be what is going on with you.

Keep a journal or record of you symptoms. Write down when it started, how long it lasts or if it hasn't stopped, and a description of what it feels like. Be sure to bring this with you to your neurologists when you see her/him in March as this will be helpful.

I am sorry you are experiencing all of this. Let us know how your appointment goes or if we can help in any way.

welcome to NT,

you've gotten some great advice. i'm glad you're done with the meds. you could also ask your pharmacist for advice.

i hope you see the dr early in march. if you call the office frequently you might be able to get an earlier appt. maybe a cancellation.

Welcome to Neuro talk. I am sorry you are experiencing these physical things after taking those two medications. Mrs.D is one of the forums leaders and may have more answers about this for you. Sometimes these medications can cause neurological problems. Please keep a journal and document all you are experiencing, so your doctor can see daily whats going on. I hope Mrs.D will repond to you. She has alot of research behind her. ginnie