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ANTIBIOTIC SIDE EFFECTS
CHICKEN AND MEAT WITH HORMONES, ANTIBIOTICS
REMEDIES NEEDED




Antibiotics Side Effects

Updated: 12/04/2011

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ANTIBIOTIC SIDE EFFECTS

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SIDE EFFECTS

[SIDE EFFECTS]  06/09/2010: Lorraine from Rochester, Ny writes: "I was poisoned by cipro. my hands, feet, face, liver, and spleen all swollen. im still swollen. My liver is not or spleen anymore but hands and feet my legs hurt. I was given cipro for an UTI and other things over the years. now i can hardly move. im confused with the borax... can i use boron tablets or i just buy the borax laundry detergent and drink that?? im confused. thank you for your help.. Lorraine"

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[SIDE EFFECTS]  03/21/2010: May from Calgary, Canada writes: "antibiotics, poisonous taste in mouth

hi there i had strep throat for the second time in a month and a half....

this time i was started on an antibiotic i wasn't allergic to and my mouth is filled with a weird taste like poison or mettalic or sour, i can't quite describe it...

i saw in some other posts that taking acv with baking soda and water can help...however i am wondering if i should stop taking the antibiotics and do the natural remedy instead???

thanks so much!"

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[SIDE EFFECTS]  10/18/2009: Annie from Oxford, In writes: "This is a warning for anyone taking antibiotics to do your homework before blindly accepting the advise of the medical establishment. I guess it pays to be proactive when it comes to our own health, and no one can advocate for you better than you.

I spent 4 days in hospital 3 weeks ago for what turned out to be my first, and only, I hope, kidney stone. I had also developed a pretty serious infection with a high fever, very low BP, and low oxygen levels. During my stay I was on a morphine drip, and received 2 different IV antibiotics. Upon my release I was given a prescription for a 7 day course of Ciprofloxacn (Generic for Cipro). It never occurred to me to question this, and I took it for the full 7 days. I was still pretty sick and in bed much of the time, and on the 4th day home developed a serious case of hives. These were large, incredibly itchy, and literally on every part of my body but my head and the soles of my feet. Nothing seemed to give me much relief, and the 3rd day of this I called the doctor's office to find out if they had any idea what could be causing this. They pretty much blew me off, told me to take Benedryl and thought maybe it was the morphine. I suffered for nearly 2 weeks before it began to clear up. I thought maybe it was the probiotics I was taking, or the pain meds, which I quit at the first sign of the hives. Never did it dawn on me it could be the antibiotic, and I never googled it. Then, in preparation for the lithotripsy I have scheduled for blasting my 12mm stone, I went back in for some tests. I had been feeling like I had a mild bladder infection for a few days, but thought it might just be the stent they put in temporarily. The nurse practitioner checked my urine and sure enough, I did have an infection. Because I have no insurance, she gave me some sample antibiotics, a 5 day course of Levaquin. Although I hated the thought of a fourth round, I knew I could not have the lithotripsy done with an active infection.

Anyway, and sorry to go on so - by the time I got home from the doc I was really feeling uncomfortable with classic UTI symptoms big time. I took the 1st pill (one a day)but by that night I was in real pain. I wondered if I could take the 2nd dose the same day, I know I have been instructed to do that in the past, so I went online and googled Levaquin. Well, I just couldn't believe all the negative information out there about it. I will let anyone interested do their own research, but one web site was similar to this one, with people, hundreds of them, writing in about their horror stories of Fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics. And one of the main side effects (and one of the more minor ones, really) is terrible hives. There are so many reported side effects that last year the FDA issued an order for a "black box warning" on these drugs, which is the last step before a drug is pulled off the market. Why my bottle had no warning is a mystery to me...could it be because it is the generic equivalent? How scary. Another serious side effect suffered by many is ruptured tendons. The list is long and there are many victims.

I have not taken another pill, and just the one caused my rash to come back on my flank and ankles, but I am so thankful I didn't take the full course.

Big question is...even after alerting this Nurse Practitioner to my rash, even showing her the resulting bruise like marks all over my legs and back, she still merrily turned around and gave me more of the same, saying it couldn't be the antibiotics.

That is when I found this site, looking for something to try and treat my UTI without drugs. When I saw all the positive reports from using Apple Cider Vinegar, I began taking it right away. I took 3 T. in a glass of water about 6 pm, and again about 10 pm. I fell asleep on the couch, still very uncomfortable, but when I woke at 3 am, I knew it was working. By the next morning I felt better than I had in weeks. I believe the antibiotic I was sent home with never got rid of the infection, and the discomfort I was feeling and blaming on the stent was actually a UTI, and perhaps my body reacting in other ways to this drug.

This is the 3rd day since, and I have been taking 2 T. Vinegar in a full glass of filtered water about 4 times a day. I feel good, and hope the urine test I have to take before the lithotripsy shows no more infection. If it has not cleared up, I'll take it as a sign and try to get rid of the stone with the EVOO and lemon juice treatment I've read about. I'm just a bit worried the stone may be too big for it to work! Anyway, I'll continue to post and update on how effective the vinegar has been."

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[SIDE EFFECTS]  05/31/2009: Nicole from Charlotte, NC writes: "I've been browsing through this site and have been amazed at the wealth of information here. I originally found it while looking for natural remedies. I have been been "not feeling well" for the last couple of weeks. I always have seasonal allergies issues but it got to the point that I had to go the ER because I could not swallow, was running a fever, dizziness and everything hurt. I was diagnoses with a sinus infection and tonsilitis and given a slew of medications. The next week I had a follow up exam with a doctor and was then diagnosed with a bladder infection. At the point of visiting the doctor, I had not had a bowel movement in 4 days when I usually have them at least once a day; as I was not eating a lot, I did not dwell on it. However, as I've taken the antibiotics, I've felt sicker and sicker - nausea, dizziness, upset stomach, basically the majority of listed side effects. BUT I've been having another "side effect" that was not listed and I've never had it before..... my stomach muscles start contracts so much that my body basically pulls/lunges forward and it feels like the upper ab area is swelling with air. It feels like I'm trying to do sit ups against my will. This happens either sitting or standing. It doesn't necessarily last for days, but once it starts, it continues until I go to bed that evening. It is also affecting what I eat because it is not allowing me to eat that much. Is this an additional side effect of the antibiotic? Has anyone else dealt with this? Any information provided is greatly appreciated."

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06/01/2009: Phyllis from Valdese, NC replies: "I also am allergic to a few medicines. About 15 years ago I was given the medicine called Reglan. Not long after I took it my stomach started knotting up and cramping real bad. It did that for a whole day and went back to the Dr. and he said I was having an allergic reaction. I'm also allergic to Compensene, it caused my tongue to stick out and my throat to swell. So if you're allergic to one kind of medicine, you probably will be with another. It is important to get your bowells cleaned out as toxins can make you very sick. Hope you get better soon."

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CHICKEN AND MEAT WITH HORMONES, ANTIBIOTICS

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[SIDE EFFECTS]  05/28/2009: Di from Magnolia Springs, Alabama writes: "Hormones and Anti-biotics:

Recently my granddaughter saw her Pediatrician and was told to stop eating chicken, meats that contained hormones or anti-biotic to only buy natural (organic) chicken for she will go into puberty early. We have heard this from many parents and were told that's why girls and boys are maturing so fast. My question, if this happens to children what happens to adults that eat the same chicken. Does this speed up the aging process? Is this why many women are going into Menopause so early? What effect does hormones have on adults including men? My question on Anti-Biotic my daughter (31) was diagnosed with Lymphoma and is now in remission prior to her diagnoses she had taken a series of anti-biotic for something she did not have for 3 months. One month later she has lymphoma. My great niece (10 months) has lymphoma and was born with it. She has had a bone marrow transplant and is in remission and was told it could back in about 12 years. The cause was from her mother taking anti-biotic when she was pregnant. If we give chickens anti-biotic does this affect many cancers that people have? Has anyone done a study?"

EC: Great questions, thank you Di. Let's get the conversation started on this new page!

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05/30/2009: Joyce from Joelton, Tn replies: "I have not seen any study done on this.

However there is a lot of controversy over what antibiotics, hormones in meats, as well as growth hormone given to cows to increase milk production does to us. I have also read that exposure to opposite gender hormones in utero or infancy may be cause of homosexuality (one time), no further study.

There is a lot of controversy over whether antibiotics given to food chain animals cause allergic reactions to those eating the meat from these animals.

Personally, it seems that we should be more concerned with what the monosodium glutamate (MSG), aspartame and other toxins in food chain and water supply does to our brains and central nervous systems, as well as the effect it has on the entire body. If you are not familiar with the damage done by these toxins, type "excitotoxins" in your search window and educate yourself quickly before more damage is done to your system. Alzheimers Disease is hitting people in their 30's now, and those without a family history of Alzheimers. Search "Metabolic Syndrome X" to find out what it does to the body in general. You will find that the two major excitotoxins mentioned above cause our bodies to kick out excess insulin which is the beginning of Metabolic Syndrome X (called Insulin Resistance by orthodox medicine) which ends with Diabetes type 2 and all its end stage complications.

Have also read that early sexual development can be attributed to fluorescent lighting quite awhile back. If this is so what, is going to happen as we move more into fluorescent lighting to conserve energy?

Another problem with antibiotics and hormones that many people still don't know, is that antibiotics can cancel the efficacy of birth control pills, thereby causing an unwanted pregnancy. Fortunately, most pregnancies that occur while taking birth control pills, have chromosomal mutations that cause spontaneous early abortion.

I also recently read that when you see sodium benzoate (a very common preservative in our food chain, especially in all carbonated beverages, is converted into benzene by the addition of Vitamin C, and benzene is very toxic."

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12/03/2011: Uncommen from Keizer, Oregon/usa writes: "Please give info on removing all antibiotics from a person's body. My mother took tetracycline when I was in her womb. Now I have a heart murmur and 12 mercury amalgam fillings. I must have most my other health boo boos from any and all antibiotics I had taken. I eat chicken, etc. amap without additives.

Thanks, Uncommen"

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12/04/2011: Timh from Louisville, Usa replies: "Uncommen, I found out only recently that my mother (over) took prescription diuretic during my development. After losing my health 25 yrs ago and struggling for life for last 3 yrs with little improvement, it was easily understandable when my sister told me of this occurrence. From a close examination of my life from childhood to present, it appears my nervous, detoxification, and immune system are all under or incorrectly developed.

Treatment doesn't seem to include "detoxing" the said drug, only fortifying and strengthening the body through diet/nutrition and alternative treatments for good health located on this site. But to truly recover from a natal injury would require one or both the forgoing treatment: 1) Growth Hormone Therapy. There are several methods to boost Human Growth Hormone (HGH)so the liver can convert it to Insulin Growth Factor (IGF). If IGF levels can be substantially raised, your body will regrow itself as it did in your teens. I use the amino acid GABA for a natural HGH booster with good results. Jon Baron says that intense aerobic exercise or weight lifting/training boost HGH levels as much as 600%. Also, supplementing DHEA or Progesterone can revert metabolism toward an anabolic state thereby increasing cellular lifespan and integrity. I would even consider a doctor prescribed low dose Androstenodione if the benefits outdo the side effects in one's case. But hormone therapy can only go so far as a treatment because it cannot go beyond the point of damage. HT works from your current condition. As an adjunct to HGH therapy, I use Raw Glandular Therapy. A men's or women's multiglandular product HGH would greatly augment the total effect of regeneration. 2) Live Cell Therapy (LCT) is kinda like glandular therapy accept the tissues are harvested prior to birth in the cadaver and frozen to retain the life-giving essence. Mysenchime and other embryonic tissues can be purchased online and administered by a physician intramuscularly for a period of a few weeks. There are also clinics in sundry places on earth that offer LCT. If this therapy works as proposed, it could make drastic and permanent changes to damaged cells in the body. LCT is the alternative med equivalent of Stem Cell Therapy. Of course there are ethical considerations to consider.

Also don't forget the regenerative powers of omega 3's or EFA's, as well as Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF). CGF is kinda like a live plant cell therapy. There are nutritional and homeopathic formulas of live plant cells for regenerative purposes. For all these proposed therapies, the testimonials seems to be somewhat mixed. As I mentioned previously, combining any number of these regenerative therapies would, at least theoretically, yield a much greater response.

Good luck and don't give up."

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10/12/2011: Newbie19 from Washington, Usa writes: "Hi, I am very new to the holistic arena but after a bout of side effects with various antibiotics and my doctors telling me that I must endure 'a bit' of discomfort by taking these drugs to see better days, I am looking for a more natural way.

Highlights: had an abscessed molar so dentist recommended extraction and put me on Amoxicillin at first; tooth was close to the root so I had to go to a Periodontist who put me on Clindamycin instead at 300 mg, 4x a day, a stronger antibiotic. Side effects: diarrhea, high anxiety, insomnia, shaky hands, feelings of despair, tension in neck and head area. Tooth was extracted four days later by an Oral Surgeon. I'm now on a different antibiotic to prevent bacteria growth - Augentin. Whew! I do not drink, smoke, do drugs so these medicines are wreaking havoc on my body, I'm sure. I'm still have anxiety and tension as well as (excuse me) loose stools. Any recommendation, suggestions PLEASE!"

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10/13/2011: Nancy from Brighton, Mi replies: "Make sure you eat lots of yogurt, water. Bananas for diarrhea and apple sauce no sugar."

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