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Celiac disease & peripheral neuropathy

debccpn posted:

I've been diagnosed with Celiac disease for almost 5 yrs, along with Crohn's. I am extremely careful with my diet, yet still have bouts where I am prescribed Cipro & Prednisone. It seems I've developed a rather fast moving peripheral neuropathy. It began as just numbness in the feet and hands. Has progressed to slurred speech, complete body numbness, uncoordinated gait, muscle tics/spasms throughout my entire body.

Has anyone else any experience with this? My doctor doesn't want to run blood work until I've taken Gabapentin for a while. I tried the lowest dose (100mg/day, was to be increased to 3x daily) and took myself off after 4 days - massive depression and horribly over emotional.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I've an appointment with a different physician Sept 4th, in hopes that "fresh eyes" may help. Am hoping that my neurophathy is not permanent.

2 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Celiac disease & peripheral neuropathyI've been diagnosed with Celiac disease for almost 5 yrs, along with Crohn's. I am extremely careful with my diet, yet still have bouts where I am prescribed Cipro & Prednisone. It seems I've developed a rather fast moving peripheral neuropathy. It began as just numbness in the feet and hands. Has progressed to slurred speech, complete body numbness, uncoordinated gait, muscle tics/spasms throughout my entire body. Has anyone else any experience with this? My doctor doesn't want to run blood work until I've taken Gabapentin for a while. I tried the lowest dose (100mg/day, was to be increased to 3x daily) and took myself off after 4 days - massive depression and horribly over emotional. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I've an appointment with a different physician Sept 4th, in hopes that "fresh eyes" may help. Am hoping that my neurophathy is not permanent.

CalGal37 responded:

Debccpn, any possibility it could have been caused by the Cipro? Cipro can induce that problem in some.

Report This| Share this:Celiac disease & peripheral neuropathyDebccpn, any possibility it could have been caused by the Cipro? Cipro can induce that problem in some.

debccpn replied to CalGal37's response:

Yes, that is my belief. Doctor is dragging their feet and ignored the early symptoms I told them of for the past 6 months. I've an appointment with a new physician on the 4th. I was wondering if anyone else has had this issue.

From what research I've done, it's not wise to take Cipro and Prednisone at the same time.

Report This| Share this:Celiac disease & peripheral neuropathyYes, that is my belief. Doctor is dragging their feet and ignored the early symptoms I told them of for the past 6 months. I've an appointment with a new physician on the 4th. I was wondering if anyone else has had this issue. From what research I've done, it's not wise to take Cipro and Prednisone at the same time.

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