Comments on: Amoxicillin and Metronidazole Toxicity. Lady from England suffering extensive central nervous system damage. http://www.levaquinadversesideeffect.com/2009/10/22/amoxicillin-and-metronidazole-toxicity-lady-from-england-suffering-extensive-central-nervous-system-damage/ How my life was completely destroyed by an adverse reaction to a handful of Levaquin antibiotic pills. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:24:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Priscilla http://www.levaquinadversesideeffect.com/2009/10/22/amoxicillin-and-metronidazole-toxicity-lady-from-england-suffering-extensive-central-nervous-system-damage/comment-page-1/#comment-17603 Priscilla Sat, 15 May 2010 03:40:45 +0000 http://www.levaquinadversesideeffect.com/?p=379#comment-17603 Hi my name is Priscilla.I understand completly what you are going tru.2 years ago i took 3 pills of flagyl and started to fill dizzy and stressed.After the third pill,i woke up in panic and couldnt stop walking and i felt my head was going to explode.I stayed at the hospital for a week.They wouldnt do me a irm they just did some scans cose its too expensive they told me.In my stay there i had multiple panic feelings and sometimes woke up blind or so dizzy i could see the floor moving,my head my burning like a piece of paper on fire and i could feel it really heavy.Nobody there thought it was a pill reaction,they all thought i was a really disturbed girl with stress issues.My legs were shaking and i had bad thoughts all the time,felt like a real nasty bad trip!But i knew that i had to cure myself by myself cose nobody else would do it for me,not even help me to.So i went and bought vitamin b and methylcobalamin,chlorophylle,and i took care of my health,eating good and praying ,walking to the parc ,relaxing as much as possible,learning to not stress about life and what others may think.It took awhile...id say about 3 to 4 months before i could say i felt a lot better.But i was really scared and i never thought that i could hurt that much.Now i can say ,i feel so much better almost back to normal.Dont give up.Doctors wont help you but you can have faith within yourself and trust lifes path.Try your best ,one day at the time youll feel better...And if you ever need to talk about what youre going tru send me a email butterflyblisss@hotmail.com.Ill be happy to help cose i know how hard it is and how hopeless life may feel.Theres hope,dont give up :) Hi my name is Priscilla.I understand completly what you are going tru.2 years ago i took 3 pills of flagyl and started to fill dizzy and stressed.After the third pill,i woke up in panic and couldnt stop walking and i felt my head was going to explode.I stayed at the hospital for a week.They wouldnt do me a irm they just did some scans cose its too expensive they told me.In my stay there i had multiple panic feelings and sometimes woke up blind or so dizzy i could see the floor moving,my head my burning like a piece of paper on fire and i could feel it really heavy.Nobody there thought it was a pill reaction,they all thought i was a really disturbed girl with stress issues.My legs were shaking and i had bad thoughts all the time,felt like a real nasty bad trip!But i knew that i had to cure myself by myself cose nobody else would do it for me,not even help me to.So i went and bought vitamin b and methylcobalamin,chlorophylle,and i took care of my health,eating good and praying ,walking to the parc ,relaxing as much as possible,learning to not stress about life and what others may think.It took awhile…id say about 3 to 4 months before i could say i felt a lot better.But i was really scared and i never thought that i could hurt that much.Now i can say ,i feel so much better almost back to normal.Dont give up.Doctors wont help you but you can have faith within yourself and trust lifes path.Try your best ,one day at the time youll feel better…And if you ever need to talk about what youre going tru send me a email butterflyblisss@hotmail.com.Ill be happy to help cose i know how hard it is and how hopeless life may feel.Theres hope,dont give up :)

]]> By: john http://www.levaquinadversesideeffect.com/2009/10/22/amoxicillin-and-metronidazole-toxicity-lady-from-england-suffering-extensive-central-nervous-system-damage/comment-page-1/#comment-11474 john Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:00:55 +0000 http://www.levaquinadversesideeffect.com/?p=379#comment-11474 People often suffering from muscle twitching suffer from mild to severe anxiety by relating it to several health related problems. Other symptoms that may manifest together or including muscle twitching may only be a result of anxiety. More info at <a href="http://muscletwitching.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">muscletwitching.blogspot.com</a> People often suffering from muscle twitching suffer from mild to severe anxiety by relating it to several health related problems. Other symptoms that may manifest together or including muscle twitching may only be a result of anxiety.

More info at muscletwitching.blogspot.com

]]> By: MARNA MORAN http://www.levaquinadversesideeffect.com/2009/10/22/amoxicillin-and-metronidazole-toxicity-lady-from-england-suffering-extensive-central-nervous-system-damage/comment-page-1/#comment-10792 MARNA MORAN Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:37:03 +0000 http://www.levaquinadversesideeffect.com/?p=379#comment-10792 SHE DOES NOT HAVE LYME DISEASE. SHE WAS POISONED, BY A BODY WIDE VASCULITIS , NEUROTOXIC DRUG. THERE ARE TOO MANY HEALTHY PATIENTS THAT HAVE THE SAME SYMPTOMS, SUDDEN ONSET. CHILDREN INCLUDED ( LIKE MY 3 YEAR OLD , THAT HAD TO HAVE SPEECH THERAPY AND FELL ALL THE TIME THANKS TO 6 WEEKS OF FLAGYL FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS ). HE DOES NOT NOR EVER HAS HAD LYME DISEASE. NEITHER DO I. SHE DOES NOT HAVE LYME DISEASE. SHE WAS POISONED, BY A BODY WIDE VASCULITIS , NEUROTOXIC DRUG.

THERE ARE TOO MANY HEALTHY PATIENTS THAT HAVE THE SAME SYMPTOMS, SUDDEN ONSET.

CHILDREN INCLUDED ( LIKE MY 3 YEAR OLD , THAT HAD TO HAVE SPEECH THERAPY AND FELL ALL THE TIME THANKS TO 6 WEEKS OF FLAGYL FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS ). HE DOES NOT NOR EVER HAS HAD LYME DISEASE. NEITHER DO I.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.levaquinadversesideeffect.com/2009/10/22/amoxicillin-and-metronidazole-toxicity-lady-from-england-suffering-extensive-central-nervous-system-damage/comment-page-1/#comment-10607 Lisa Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:52:49 +0000 http://www.levaquinadversesideeffect.com/?p=379#comment-10607 And the same goes for the original poster--these symtoms also could be Lyme disease, and the antibiotic coudld be, rather than acting as a poison, instead are sending waves of dead Lyme bacteria into her system which are causing the upswing in symptoms. After enough time on the antibiotic, enough of the bacteria are killed off and the symptoms susbside and, eventually, you get better. Certainly a possbiltiy, given the symptoms. Many or all of them have been associated with Lyme, including the heart symptoms and the axnxiety/psychosis, as well as ccrtanly the tingling/numbness, twitching, electrical sensations, insomnia. Worth considering. And the same goes for the original poster–these symtoms also could be Lyme disease, and the antibiotic coudld be, rather than acting as a poison, instead are sending waves of dead Lyme bacteria into her system which are causing the upswing in symptoms. After enough time on the antibiotic, enough of the bacteria are killed off and the symptoms susbside and, eventually, you get better. Certainly a possbiltiy, given the symptoms. Many or all of them have been associated with Lyme, including the heart symptoms and the axnxiety/psychosis, as well as ccrtanly the tingling/numbness, twitching, electrical sensations, insomnia. Worth considering.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.levaquinadversesideeffect.com/2009/10/22/amoxicillin-and-metronidazole-toxicity-lady-from-england-suffering-extensive-central-nervous-system-damage/comment-page-1/#comment-10606 Lisa Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:36:14 +0000 http://www.levaquinadversesideeffect.com/?p=379#comment-10606 Teresa: Have you considered that you son might have Lyme disease? His symptoms --brain fog, pain everywhere, insomnia, anxiety, visoin disturbances--sound exactly like a case of late-stage Lyme disease. The flagyl could certainyl have caused the sudden onset of symtpoms as it broke down the cyst form of Lyme hiding in his body and their toxins then flooded into his system, causing a huge uptick in symptoms (known as a Herxhemer reaction). We know it well in our house . . . . and we also know well the medical reaction of "it must be in your head." Go to the ILADs website (www.ILADs.org) and see what you think. And be prepared to go outside the maintream medical communtiy to find a doctor who knows how to recognize and treat Lyme --most doctors don't know that the blood tests are poor and inconclusive, and that the treatment protocols are woefully inadeqaute. We also live in Ann Arbor--don't even try the U-M medical system, great at so many things but very conservative and uniformed on Lyme. Try Dr. Ledtke in Saginaw, he helped us immensely. Good luck. Teresa:

Have you considered that you son might have Lyme disease? His symptoms –brain fog, pain everywhere, insomnia, anxiety, visoin disturbances–sound exactly like a case of late-stage Lyme disease. The flagyl could certainyl have caused the sudden onset of symtpoms as it broke down the cyst form of Lyme hiding in his body and their toxins then flooded into his system, causing a huge uptick in symptoms (known as a Herxhemer reaction). We know it well in our house . . . . and we also know well the medical reaction of “it must be in your head.” Go to the ILADs website (www.ILADs.org) and see what you think. And be prepared to go outside the maintream medical communtiy to find a doctor who knows how to recognize and treat Lyme –most doctors don’t know that the blood tests are poor and inconclusive, and that the treatment protocols are woefully inadeqaute. We also live in Ann Arbor–don’t even try the U-M medical system, great at so many things but very conservative and uniformed on Lyme. Try Dr. Ledtke in Saginaw, he helped us immensely. Good luck.

]]> By: Teresa http://www.levaquinadversesideeffect.com/2009/10/22/amoxicillin-and-metronidazole-toxicity-lady-from-england-suffering-extensive-central-nervous-system-damage/comment-page-1/#comment-10509 Teresa Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:50:27 +0000 http://www.levaquinadversesideeffect.com/?p=379#comment-10509 February 21, 2008 my son, 18 at the time had a bad bout of diahrea that had caused him some grief for about a week and a half. So I made an appointment for him at the Family Doctors. The doctor recommened Mentronidazole (FLAGYL) 500mg. 3xa day 10 day. On the 5th day my sons life changed.....a high school senior football, wrestler, shot and disc thrower, top 10% in his graduating class just accepted at University of Michigan. My son suffered hallucinations, severe panic attacks, cranial pressure, vertigo, vision distrubances, depression, insomina, he has stretch marks that appeared 3 months into the posioning, brain fog, incredible pain thoughout his body. We took our son back to the family doctor and they said now get this "He needs to eat more vegtables." Well then our son had a severe panic attack so we took him to the hospital his heart was racing so they gave him some xanex and said we need to take him to the psychiatrist, from that we went to a neurologist. Well you can imagine nothing wrong.....he must have generalized anxiety because he is going off to college. We were so angry .....I would (and will)have done anything for him....I prayed to god that he give me my sons pain. Mike had many sleepless nights , lots of crying asking why me? I could not answer him ....I just kept saying I love you and we will get through this together. Mikes first year at college was quite a struggle for him he almost dropped out being on xanex was not a good thing for him the toxic effect of the FLAGYL and xanex did not mix well together. Just starting the second year of college has been a little better he still has brain fog and terrible anxiety he said no more meds for him (xanex) he eats alot of organic food, hardly any meat unless it is antibiotic free. I know that Mike is getting better each day....and I hang on to that thought everyday and I pray for everyone that has gone through this terrible ordeal themselves....And for the families that go through this with their loved one ......tell them and show them....that you love them with all of your heart , that you believe them and they are not alone. I cannot express this enough Thank You Levaquin site for letting me use your site....bless you February 21, 2008 my son, 18 at the time had a bad bout of diahrea that had caused him some grief for about a week and a half. So I made an appointment for him at the Family Doctors. The doctor recommened Mentronidazole (FLAGYL) 500mg. 3xa day 10 day. On the 5th day my sons life changed…..a high school senior football, wrestler, shot and disc thrower, top 10% in his graduating class just accepted at University of Michigan. My son suffered hallucinations, severe panic attacks, cranial pressure, vertigo, vision distrubances, depression, insomina, he has stretch marks that appeared 3 months into the posioning, brain fog, incredible pain thoughout his body.

We took our son back to the family doctor and they said now get this “He needs to eat more vegtables.” Well then our son had a severe panic attack so we took him to the hospital his heart was racing so they gave him some xanex and said we need to take him to the psychiatrist, from that we went to a neurologist. Well you can imagine nothing wrong…..he must have generalized anxiety because he is going off to college. We were so angry …..I would (and will)have done anything for him….I prayed to god that he give me my sons pain. Mike had many sleepless nights , lots of crying asking why me? I could not answer him ….I just kept saying I love you and we will get through this together.

Mikes first year at college was quite a struggle for him he almost dropped out being on xanex was not a good thing for him the toxic effect of the FLAGYL and xanex did not mix well together. Just starting the second year of college has been a little better he still has brain fog and terrible anxiety he said no more meds for him (xanex) he eats alot of organic food, hardly any meat unless it is antibiotic free.

I know that Mike is getting better each day….and I hang on to that thought everyday and I pray for everyone that has gone through this terrible ordeal themselves….And for the families that go through this with their loved one ……tell them and show them….that you love them with all of your heart , that you believe them and they are not alone. I cannot express this enough

Thank You Levaquin site for letting me use your site….bless you

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