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Posted at 7:54 AM on Sep 30, 2009 by krazycowgirl28, #44811
I had back surgery in July and caught two infections from the hospital, Staph and pseudonymous. I had a picc-line put in and was put on Cipro oraly and Ancef. I got Steven Johnson syndrome from the Cipro and almost died. I looked like a burn victim and swelled from head to toe that was three weeks ago. They pulled me off the Ancef and Cipro. It took a week of me running 103 + temps and the dr. kept telling me its a virous until the rash showed up and my tongue swelled and private parts and throat started to swell shut before they decided to admit me. Then once all that was done and they figured it out they put me on impernem to kill both infections. They pulled my picc-last week and put me on Doxycycline. I have done my research and know that the two are related I asked my dr. what the chances were of a reaction again he told me less then 1%. Ha! I am seeing an infectious disease dr. by the way. Since I started the Doxycycline last Thursday I have developed hives I called the dr. and was told they are not worried about it because I am not running a 101 temp and I am not swelling, plus they don't even know if the Pseudonymous is cured. What do I do? If I go off the antibiotics I will die and if I stay on them I am probably going to die. My joints hurt all the time now and I am only 31. Do I look for a new dr.? Can someone please help me? This is the only website I have found so far where people have had the same reactions as me. These antibiotics are dangerous they need to be taken off the shelf. Thank you and good luck to everyone who is struggling with this.
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Reply about 1 month ago on Sep 30, 2009 by propsguy, #23359

massive IV doses of vitamin C are supposed to be very effective at clearing up infections, the only side effect being loose stools. but no conventional doctor or hospital will do this. if you can find an integrative or complimentary doctor, you might have a shot.

i love that they gave you this infection and now they can't clear it up.

here's a funny story: i was talking a year ago to the admissions woman for a mexican hospital and she told me that they roll their eyes in wonder when they read about the infection rates in US hospitals. she said "my god, how hard can it be to keep your facility clean?"

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Reply about 1 month ago on Oct 22, 2009 by molly56, #23740

Holy Smokes! You poor thing! I've had some Cipro problems too. Almost had s apped tendons in my knees. Seems like nothing compared to you.
I hope you get well fast! My knees started to feel better as the drug left my body.
Ya know.. I was just thinkin..we have to second guess our doctors and reserch whatever med they want us to take. So could Obama's FDA better. It has to be! Could it be that drug companies pay the govn't doctors to approve their drug? Tht sure sounds lime where the worldhs been heading. Everything/one Is corrupt. Let's hear it for whistleblowers !

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