Symptoms: Brain zaps, neuropathy, severe anxiety/panic, muscle/joint pain
In July 2021 I was floxed. This is because I was perforated during a routine colonoscopy. The doctor realized this and admitted me to the hospital because I was at risk for sepsis and needed to be on IV antibiotics until it healed. Yes, he saved me from sepsis, but one of the antibiotics changed my life. I had a reaction, so he changed to Cipro, and thank God he did. I had seven IV doses instead of thirteen. Not sure I would be here today if I had thirteen.
I went into the hospital as myself and came out a different person. For a few months I could hardly walk, had spasms throughout my body, and my brain and mouth were not communicating. I was not making sense when I spoke. The worst was being scared to go to sleep.
Over time I did get better, but I will never be 100%. I still have fear going to sleep sometimes, I have PTSD, and I am not as independent as I used to be. I am though grateful that I am still here. I know it could have been a lot worse. One thing that is hard sometimes is that it is difficult for people to understand. Mind you, I don't blame them. Unless you experience this, it is hard to understand. I don't wish this on anyone.