Can you show me the threads on the bad antibiotics, I can't find it. I need to have information written down in case my side pain is Diverticulitus. It happened three years ago and I was given Leviquin. I think that was possibly the cause of my Autonomic Neuropathy. My POTS began after that.

I know about Levaquin, Floraquinones, no macobid...I stay away from ALL mycins and micins like Gentamycin. Ototoxic. Long story there....

I need to write this info all down. The only pain med I can take is Toradol. That is an NSAID. I can take nothing else. When I have had surgeries in the past I took nothing. It is horrible.

I appreciate your help for all info on neurotoxic meds.

Hi Sallysblooms,
hope this is some help from PN tips and resources
MEDICATIONS~~ That May Cause Peripheral Neuropathy

Flagyl and Tindamax... are typically used for diverticulitis.

So are Levaquin and Cipro.

This link is still evolving:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread122889.html

It is difficult to find complete lists. I've searched for many hours over the years. They change and evolve.

Thanks, all four are bad...What do I do with the next Diverticulitis attack? So far, I am ok. What a mess.

I wrote down some of the meds listed. I couldn't find a lot on antibiotics. Did I miss it? I looked on all of the pages.

When I was young, a child, I remember being so happy that an antibiotic would help infections of the ear, throat, etc. But now, I just fear them.

Now my pain is back. I sure hope I do not spend the night in the ER. Hubby will be home soon at least.

Is Keflex OK? I have to get some ideas of "better" ones for Diverticuitus. I don't think Durifef is used for that. I can take Durifef better than others.

There are times when one has to take something they don't want to take, if the condition is serious and warrants it.

Here is a link with suggestions:
http://www.globalrph.com/antibiotic/diverticulitis.htm

Thanks, bad list there... I hate all of those,but thank you. Gentamycin just should not be used, Levaquin either. Sure wish better meds were possible. Less toxic. Just a DREAM.

Yes, sometimes there is no choice. but Levaquin sure messed me up. You pay forever.

I feel better so I hope tonight will be ok. Hubby came home and we didn't need to go to the ER. Thanks for the help. I need to get a good list finished.

This attack is following your use of Duricef for that UTI?

I'd consider a good probiotic or Kefir, to enhance rebuilding the flora in your GI tract. Antibiotics kill off good bacteria in the bowel.

Antibiotics work on bacteria/infection by disrupting cell walls and the DNA of the organism. So many will affect the mitochondria of the patient as well, because mitochondria are relatives of bacteria.

Not Duricef. Three years ago I had Diverticulitis and they gave me Levaquin. A few months later I had Autonomic neuropathy and PN.

I take an excellent probiotics every other night.

My PN and Autonomic Neuropathy are improving so much, a very slow process and lots of supplements, low carbs and no bad sugar.

Wish I hadn't used Levaquin but i was so I'll, I did no research first.