Yes, sadly, it is possible that the Cipro caused your nerve problems. Not everyone gets this side effect, but when it occurs it can be devastating. Taking NSAIDs with the Cipro is thought to increase this potential.

This article explains how this toxicity happens:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciprofloxacin

Hi,
Is there any way to know for sure if that is what caused it. I just want to know. I have done so much research and had every test under the sun to try and find out. I hate the word idiopathic. My mind doesn't work that way. There has to be a cause for this. I guess I am hoping if I find the cause they can find a solution
Thanks,
hopeful:)

I don't think there is a way to know for sure at this time.
The drug companies hide and conceal their negative data, so everyone including doctors are in the dark.

The timing of your nerve problem onset, may be a clue. But in our complex environment, there are many things that can poison us today.

The tendon rupture issue was ignored for a LONG time, and only when doctors started having them, was the issue explored. (the doctors were using the samples, and then months later had the ruptures.). Seems that is the only way anything gets aired and discovered these days! :rolleyes:

Thank you! I guess maybe I'll never know!

Thanks Rae, Well for the first week he did good. But he relapsed and is not doing well now at all.. Well today I am calling an interventionist, that I spoke to about 6 months ago, and will set something up. If he does not go to rehab, I am moving out. I refuse to watch him do this to himself. The doctor already said it he has trouble quitting to let him know. Thanks for all your prayers and support. Monika p.s. I will keep you posted. I will try and do something everyday towards getting him help.

Monika....
 

I am SO sorry to hear of the setback....:(
I am one to never want to let go of hope......but I can only imagine how hard this is for you to be under the same roof.......
I sure hope he will go for the rehab.......maybe it will inspire him to be reminded of the many MANY talented, smart, and successful people of all walks of life who have gone thru rehab..... I hope he doesn't feel 'isolated'.
This happens to the best of the best of people.
It would be such a sad reality for him to lose you. But I do understand that there is only so much you can do.
Does he have friends ('good' friends) that are backing him up in getting into a rehab. If he gets encouragement from them, the more the better.
I hope he is willing to set himself apart from the people in his life who embrace his drinking.
You are giving him the 'ultimate' ultimatum.......and it's probably the best thing you can do for him at this point.

I still believe he can get his life back. I've seen it happen.
Please know you are always in my prayers.....:hug:

If you ever just want to talk 'off the main board'.....feel free to send me a PM and I'll be happy to share my personal experiences in more detail of what I've learned and experienced thru the important people in my life who have be entangled in this rut.....
There ARE ways out.
I pray that he realizes that it's the true 'manly' thing to do......to do it for himself....but also for the person who's stuck with him thru all of this. YOU!

I'll check with you soon if I don't hear from you
Your Friend
Rae
:hug:

Another hope......
 

.....is that maybe others who have battled what your husband is going thru or at least 'knows' of someone similar - would be willing to share what helped them to rise above this 'trap' (as i call it).....

It would be so great if others would give input on what has helped them in succeeding in overcoming an addiction, or bad habit....
We're all one big family here.....maybe we could all open up a bit more.

Even tho there is another forum here pertaining to addictions (I think?) , THIS particular discussion is all about peripheral neuropathy and the pain that has led TO the self-medicating......

Some things that I have personally experienced or saw someone deal with in overcoming the 'self medicating'....
Trusting in a higher Power. God has carried me thru ALL of my personal battles......
Someone I know quit drinking because the mixture of pain meds and alchohol had made him very physically sick,so he chose to go with the pain meds under the doctors supervision and the alcohol eventually went by the wayside.....
Legal troubles had forced some to 'get on the straight path'.....tired of spending time in the pokey and having their children bare witness to that.
Rehab. And sticking with it. Making that commitment.

.....Join in gang........:grouphug: we're all family here. This is a very important issue. Nothing wrong with opening up about it. After all this IS one of the contributing factors of PN.

Love and Hugs to All
Rae
:Heart:

alcoholic neuropathy. muscle weakness. left hand.
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Hello!
2 weeks ago I woke up and found out that I have a muscle weakness in my left hand. I can't unbend fingers all the way so my left palm gets horizontally parallel.
Muscles of left hand got weak! I still can bend/unbend fingers, but not unbend all the way. My left arm is still strong. I can hold things, do pushups against the floor.
This is the only symptom I got. Right hand is OK, both legs are OK.
I was drinking for 2 weeks straight prior to that, drinking every day. I am 51 and I am in a good shape, no overweight, no diabetic. I do some jogging on a regular basis. At this time I don't have a medical insurance because I have been laid of recently. My year ago blood test result (I got it at home) showed that everything is within the normal range. Doctor wrote - All labs are OK.
I think I have an alcoholic neuropathy.
I am looking for your help, guys!
I bought vitamins B-12 (1000 mcg) and Super B-complex and for now I am just taking Super B-complex 1 tablet 3 times a day and I don't drink at all.
1 tablet:
vitamin C - 150 mg
Thiamin - 100 mg
Riboflafin - 20 mg
Niacin - 25 mg
vitamin B6 - 2 mg
Folic Acid - 400 mcg
vitamin B12 - 15 mcg
Biotin - 30 mcg
Pantothenic Acid - 5.5 mg

Could you, guys, please suggest the treatment?
regards.

This is rather difficult. We can't diagnose on the internet.

You really need testing for B12 and Vit D to see where you are at for those 2 critical things.

The only thing I can go on now, is the fact that you drink. Drinking alcohol depletes magnesium from the body. Magnesium is the muscle relaxing mineral, whereas calcium is the contraction one.

You can try soaking the hand and arm in epsom salts daily.
3 tablespoonfuls to a small tub of warm water. Or take a bath in it. 3-4 ounces in a bathtub with warm water.

If this works then go to oral tablets. Your goal orally is 1/2 the RDA.

This thread has information on how to select the best oral form (do not get magnesium OXIDE).

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread1138.html

Anything further, like arthritis, neck issues or Thoracic outlet syndrome, should be evaluated by a doctor.

alcoholic neuropathy. muscle weakness. left hand.
 

Mrs. D,

thank you very much for your help!
I am starting with warm water epsom salts bathtubs.
if Magnesium is muscle relaxing mineral, then it seems what I need.
Should I continue with B-complex 3 times a day (I have found this on the Internet)? How long do you think it could take ( I hope it will eventually) to get muscle work back? Roughly, 3-6 months?
regards
:)