I have been diagnosed with a urinary track infection after having had it a few months ago. My doctor has prescribed ciprofloxacin this time. In reading the side effects, I find that one precaution is that I could have symptoms of pain, burning, tingling, numbness or weakness. There could be damage to the nerves in arms, hands, legs or feet. My question is: If I have been diagnosed with some peripheral neuropathy maybe 8 or 9 years ago, does that mean this prescription could do some damage and worsen that condition permanently? I have given the question to my doctor, but only as a message on her phone, plus I put it on the patient portal for doctor, but it is after hours and I probably won t hear until tomorrow. I already took one pill.