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What Causes Muscle Ache In The Back, Hips And Legs While On Cipro?

I took Cipro an antibiotic prescribed for a UTI. While taking Cipro I fell while walking due to seemingly pulling a tendon to the back of the ankle. I phoned the Doc. immediately and asked to be taken off the Cipro. I had already taken one round of it and was now on another dosage of it. UTI resolved with another antibiotic but since the Cipro I am experiencing aching muscles in the back, hip, both legs, knees, and still behind the ankle. The legs and hips are the main ache. Sometimes on a scale of 1-10 on pain I am at a 9. After sitting I often feel stiff and takes a moment to feel comfortable walking. I also went through a month or two of confusion, brain fog, and depression. This has gotten better but still present for short periods. I completed the antibiotics almost 3 months ago. I can relieve pain with leg stretches, massage with magnesium gel, essential oil (orange) mixed with coconut oil, hand held massage, walking and Advil and Tylenol. I spend to much time trying to relieve pain! I take probiotics and have increased vitamin c. I am a 72 year old female who was very active prior to Cipro: biking, kayaking, hiking. I still do these activities (just not as many miles and not as often) but my legs really hurt the next day. I sometimes work out at a gym. Evening activity is very difficult as I seem to tire easy and pain increases. Any suggestions on how to mange and cure this muscle ache? I feel strongly this was due to taking Cipro.
Thu, 9 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Cipro has many side effects. You can use Chandraprabha Vati for UTI problem. Masala tea helps to reduce the infection in the urinary tract. You can use Ortho Veda capsules for joint pain.

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What Causes Muscle Ache In The Back, Hips And Legs While On Cipro?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Cipro has many side effects. You can use Chandraprabha Vati for UTI problem. Masala tea helps to reduce the infection in the urinary tract. You can use Ortho Veda capsules for joint pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.