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Suggest An Alternative Medication For Cipro Taken For UTI

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Posted on Thu, 3 Mar 2016
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Question : hello Dr.
I am 60 years old female. I was on Cipro fora week for uti. I now have aches on my upper legs and shoulder. What can I do help myself.
MAGNESIUM SPRAY ? Suggestion. Please
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Gentle massage, rehydration, Tylenol and exercises! No magnesium spray, NOW

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about these aches that you have reported. These are well recognized side effects of ciprofloxacin. Because you have already taken the drugs, they can no longer be prevented but managed. The good news is that resolution is often spontaneous and may take anywhere from 1-2weeks. I will recommend that you drink much water, have gentle massages and regular sessions of mild physical exercises as well as maintain a healthy diet comprised of much fruits, vegetables so as to hasten the recovery process. Too keep the pain control while the body recovers, take tylenol when pain is bothersome. Keep me updated!!

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
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Suggest An Alternative Medication For Cipro Taken For UTI

Brief Answer: Gentle massage, rehydration, Tylenol and exercises! No magnesium spray, NOW Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about these aches that you have reported. These are well recognized side effects of ciprofloxacin. Because you have already taken the drugs, they can no longer be prevented but managed. The good news is that resolution is often spontaneous and may take anywhere from 1-2weeks. I will recommend that you drink much water, have gentle massages and regular sessions of mild physical exercises as well as maintain a healthy diet comprised of much fruits, vegetables so as to hasten the recovery process. Too keep the pain control while the body recovers, take tylenol when pain is bothersome. Keep me updated!! I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.