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ciprofloxacin & if it can affect levels of psa

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carol18696
carol18696

I have registered but it is for my husband I am asking this question . he was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year & underwent an operation . When diagnosed his PSA was extremely high 38.00. Fortunately after 2 ops it was improving and reducing  & 3 months ago when he went for check up he was told he was in remission however the doctor said he might have a bit of inflammation & prescribed ciprofloxacin . However  after 2 weeks of taking them he had problems with his achilles tendon  extreme pain . On speaking to his gp they stopped the tablets however it's almost 2 months & the leg is still quite swollen plus the one doctor at the cancer clinic did not appear to be aware that this is a side affect of this drug. Also he has had another blood test and his psa has now started to go back up so they are now suggesting chemotherapy . I did ask whether the rise in the psa could have been caused by this ciprofloxacin tablets & the response was they didn't think so but to be honest I find it odd that he was doing so well & since they gave him this drug how it's gone in the opposite direction Has anyone experienced the same thing . he is very concerned as am I as to whether the chemo is necessary.

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  • gayle2468
    gayle2468 carol18696

    Posted

    Hi carol, try the site floxie hope, it has alot of information.
  • Ploddingon
    Ploddingon carol18696

    Posted

    Hi Carol

    I'm so sorry that your husband was prescribed Cipro. It's the last thing he needed.....oh so common though!

    I wish I could offer some info but afraid all I can do is to echo the advice given you by Gayle. If anyone can help here, it's Lisa and her site Floxie Hope. If you can't find what you need there, Lisa is always happy to hear from people directly, so don't be afraid to contact her.

    I wish you and your husband well and I really hope he recovers quickly from both the FQ poisoning and the Prostate cancer.

    Plodding on

    • carol18696
      carol18696 Ploddingon

      Posted

      Thank you so much for replying . I will try the site floxie hope . Also thank you for your kind thoughts
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