http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2001/11/21/peripheral-neuropathy.aspxAdverse effects associated with the use of Cipro and other fluoroquinolone antibiotics are not always mild. They frequently can be severe and permanently disabling, and they may occur following just one or a few doses. Jay S. Cohen, MD, an associate professorenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2001/11/21/peripheral-neuropathy.aspx#228233Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:27:44 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:228233jperry0515<p>I am suffering from the exact same thing, and I too would like to know if anyone has a suggestion for &quot;what to do now&quot; .... does anyone think acupuncture would help? </p> <img src="http://articles.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=228233" width="1" height="1">http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2001/11/21/peripheral-neuropathy.aspx#38848Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:12:24 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:38848RTerry<p>I have to agree! &nbsp;I am a victim of an antibiotic called LEVAQUIN a close sister to CIPRO in the Quinolone family of antibiotics. &nbsp;Within weeks I showed signs of very sore feet, in months I had full blown Peripheral Neuropathy feet, legs, arms, hands, the most painful thing I have had to endure in my life! &nbsp;I've only recenlty found the cause being the Levaquin after over 1 year since using this perscription. &nbsp;It's not improved at all, only worsened.</p> <p>Dr Mercola ~ Is there anything I can do to help myself PLEASE? &nbsp;Rose Terry, RMTerry@prodigy.net</p> <img src="http://articles.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=38848" width="1" height="1">