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Posted at 1:18 PM on Apr 24, 2008 by pookiepoops, #29897
I am very scared right now and concerned, but recently I have been sick for the last 3 weeks or 4 weeks. I went to the doctor about 2 weeks ago and he prescribed some Amoxicillin for my sickness. He said he couldn't identify what I had so he gave me a broad based anti biotic. For about a week I took it and didn't get any better. The medicine caused me to get dizzy spells after sleep and before sleep. So this week I went back to the doctor and he said the medicine wasn't helping me and my white blood cell count had gone up. So I had to get some blood taken [ which was painful]. Then the nurse couldn't find my vain easily. She managed to get a little blood though and took it for lab samples. The doctor came back and said I needed to take some Avelox and gave it to me. So for about two days I took it and I felt ok, but later the second day I started having a panic attack for no reason. I told my dad I needed to lay down. After that, my dad made me some food and I laid down and watched TV and the feeling soon left. I was really feeling sick so I got a cold rag and put it on my forehead. I was looking forward to my mom coming home from Wednesday night church. I fell asleep for about 30 minutes. Then my mom came home and woke me up and we talked for a bit and then I went back to sleep. Well, today I got curious about my medicine and looked it up and found out some terrible news. The medicine I am taking has actually landed people in the hospital. I found a site where people who had taken it posted what the side affects were. They all had reports about having anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and muscle aches.It was then I realized that my medicine is what caused the panic attack the day before. I called my dad instantly and told him about the bad side affects. He didn't really seem to care that much. He listened to me though, which is a step up from my mom. Then I called my mom and explained to her. She just ignored me and didn't care. I was crying and I felt so terrible and frustrated. I was just trying to explain to her that my medicine caused very bad side affects and even thoughts of suicide. She didn't really seem concerned though, she said she'd call my doctor and talk to him about it. Right now my parents and I are just really stressed about this whole thing. I refuse to take my medicine because of it's dangerous side affects... but if I don't have any medication at all I won't get better. I'm just in a really bad situation and I am just so depressed I feel as if I could burst!! Everyday I feel like utter crap and my vision is screwed up and I don't have an appetite so I have to make myself eat. Also, my white blood cell count keeps getting higher and if something isn't done soon what I have could be very dangerous. I keep praying to God... but it doesn't feel like he hears me. I am in great emotional pain, my parents are never home and I'm lonely the majority of the day to , and being sick doesn't help. I am starting to experience a bit of the thoughts of suicide.I keep convincing myself I need to live and I'll get better and I don't need to die. It's hard though I am fighting with all my might to keep it away.
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Reply 4 months ago on Apr 25, 2008 by suedora, #7604

Talk to your parents some more and show them this web site. If they won't listen talk to your grandparents, a teacher or Dr. My son attempted suicide in Aug. 07, he is paranoid Schizophrenic. He just could not deal with all the delusions anymore. He had quit taking his meds. I have been on a drug myself that had horrible side affects. It was a nightmare getting off of it. There are other options. I am now taking a natural drug. I am on St. John's Wort. I also am on Fish oil and Milk Thistle for the damage the other med. did to my liver. I had to do detox foot baths and drink LOTS of green tea to get the drug out of my system. You may need something to get this drug out of your system faster. My daughter has a high ana number. We have had her to a Childrens hospital and they can't seem to find anything wrong, but the number is still high. Her immune system is not good either. I have recently found a Dr. who sells natural Colestrum vit. for the immune system and we are going to try them for her. He is the Dr. who helped me get off the other med. I was on. He also said the Detox foot baths would help her immune system. We are going to try them also. My daughter is 11 yrs. old. You sound young yourself. Please keep telling your parents about the suicide thoughts and tell anyone who will listen. This is serious and someone will believe you. Talk to your school counselor or a Church member. Talk to anyone but please get help. My daughter was on Singular and was having problems with headaches and stomach pain and I ran across info. on a web site about it. So I talked to her Dr. about taking her off of it and when we did she has improved. Show your parents that web site. Also show them one called Topix.com or medications.com Tell them you have talked with a mother who has had a child who attempted suicide and they need to believe you. We never saw his coming. He never said a thing. Please do not do this. There is help out there for you. Good luck. Pray for strength and God will provide. You are precious to him and all who love you. You were a gift to your parents from God and they do love you. Please don't take that gift away from them. They just aren't sure how to handle this right now. Talk to them in person, not on the phone. Good luck and keep praying for strength.

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Reply 4 months ago on Apr 28, 2008 by pookiepoops, #7691

Well, I have actually been off the medication for 3 days. I have been feeling SO much better! I don't get those creepy panic attacks anymore, nor do I have horrible muscles cramps in my arms.. like burning and stuff. Also, the chest heaviness is gone and so is the sore neck. I think I am getting back to normal finally.^^

But anyways, back to my point... I am going to a new doctor today. Well not really new, she used to be my old doctor and she was really good. Were going to go to her and get my sinuses checked out. I didn't notice until after I was off medication that I was having sinus problems. Now I know that's the source.

In fact, I think I have Sinusitis. Basically, it's a bacterial sinus infection that can make you feel really sick. So, I will go to the doctors and give an update and tell you what she said about Avelox and how to get it out of my system. I only took it for two days, so hopefully it didn't damage my immune system. We'll have to see I guess. Thank you for the concern though I really appreciate it!^^

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Reply about 1 month ago on Jul 14, 2008 by reilly101, #10057

Hi there, I hear your pain and I can't imagine how scary this is for you. My Mother has high white blood count too and an inflammation of her leg and the whole family is terrified waiting for the result of the tests.

To help myself I am educating myself about the body and second I am using affirmations. Fear tightens up the immune system and stops it doing its job. I know it is difficult but if you could focus on what is good in your life and then visualise yourself doing all the things that you enjoy as though you are healthy again now. A great affirmation to write on an index card and keep saying is 'I am lovingly taking care of my mind, my body and my soul' or 'I am confidently activating my own inner healing, inner power and inner knowing.

Look up cases of people who have come through terminal diseases and proved the doctors wrong. They do not know everything as you see in the medication they prescribed for you. I would reccommend the DVD 'The Secret' which is really inspiring and buying a book called 'The law of Attraction' by Ester and Jerry Hicks or 'Ask and it is Given' by the same author. It will change the way you think.

I will remember you in my prayers and be thinking of you so that you know someone out there cares. If you want someone to talk to my email is joyce000@hotmail.co.uk I remember an old quote 'Be brave and Mighty forces will come to your aid'

Love and Light to you

Joyce

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