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slidingmike
Jul 9, 2008, 2:02 AM
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PSA for tendon health... some relevant news today:
WASHINGTON (AP) — Drug safety officials Tuesday imposed the government's most urgent safety warning on Cipro and similar antibiotics, citing evidence that they may lead to tendon ruptures, a serious injury that can leave patients incapacitated and needing extensive surgery.
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monkeychild
Jul 9, 2008, 3:43 AM
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So, I didn't read the artical yet, but I have this mental image that goes like this:
Person lifts antibiotics to lips and BAM!!!!!!! Tendon blows up.
Sorry, I'm tired.
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wonderwoman
Jul 9, 2008, 2:13 PM
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Great! One of the only antibiotics that I can take is dangerous! Good thing I don't get sick too much!
From the article:
Some of the ruptures reported to the FDA occurred without warning — the patient felt a snap or pop soon after starting treatment.
Never noticed tendon issues while on Cipro, although I have had rotator cuff issues, one of the 'problem' tendons mentioned. But then again, lots of climbers have rotator cuff issues! Probably coincidence, but good to know!
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