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These meds are making me feel crazy

mdluv21mdluv21
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I took my first dose of Cipro (antibiotic) and Dexamethasone (steriod) this morning.  I feel so off. I cannot concentrate on anything, my heart is racing, I am sweating and everytime I stand up I get a wave of light dizziness. 

I had food with the pills - I am not sure if I should call the nurse or just wait and see if it gets better soon.  I took both of these with my fresh cycle and I remember the cipro making me sick to my stomach but I don't remember feeling like this.

TTC since 07/2009
Me: PCOS, Blood/Immune Issues DH: Low all 3
Jun.- Sep. 2010 IUI#1-#3 = BFN
Oct. 2010 = IVF #1 = B/G Twins (passed away Feb. 2011)
May 2011 = Myomectomy and trans-abdominal cerclage (TAC)
Sep. 2011 = Surprise BFP = C/P
Feb. 2012 = sFET #1 = BFN
Feb.2012 = Hail Mary IUI #4 = BFN
April/May 2012 = FET #2 w/our last two embies = BFP (Please let this be it!)
Beta #1 8dp5/6dt = 234 Beta #2 10dp5/6dt = 695 Beta #3 12dp5/6dt = 1796 Beta #4 17dp5/6dt = 17,888 U/S #1 May 17, 2012 = Twins
Baby B's heart stop beating at 9 weeks 5 days
Our little miracle baby is a boy. :)

Baby Boy Owen and Baby Girl Avery were born too early on Feb. 13, 2011 due to a pedunculated fibroid, incompetent cervix and suspected placental abruption.
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  • DeputiesWifeDeputiesWife

    Oy vey. I hope you feel better soon.

    I remember taking cipro when I was sick before but I dont remember it having those crazy side effects.  

    TTC #2 since June '08

    ~*DD 10.21.07*~

    dx unexplained

    IUI #1-4 BFN

    IVF#1 June 2011 BFN

    IVF#2 Dec 2011

    Beta#1 12/21 : 812 Beta#2 12/23 : 1634

    EDD 8/25

    *PAIFW/SAIFW*

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  • STL34STL34 member

    Cipro can cause dizziness.  It always has when I've taken it (I took it for kidney infections rather than for IF related reasons).

    Sorry about the s/e.  I hope they go away soon!

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    Me= 37 and DH = 41 

    Dx: DOR, Endo, APA+ (really high beta 2 glycoprotein antibody and high everything else tested), heterozygous MTHFR mutation, positive for lupus anticoagulant, high FSH, low AMH and both tubes blocked (per HSG on 3/8/11)

    IVF #1 - long lupron (with HGH, intralipids, lovenox and BA); 4 retrieved, 3 fertilized; ET 2 blasts and 1 frozen = BFN

    IVF #2 - a version of antagonist with EPP (with HGH, intralipids, lovenox and BA); 6 retrieved, 4 mature, 3 fertilized, 2 blasts and 1 frozen blast transferred on day 5 = BFN.

    IVF #3 April was postponed to May, May was canceled. June/July was canceled. Had a cyst aspiration and then began IVF #3 in August. ER on 8/22; ET on 8/24 with AH. +HPT on 9/5. Beta #1 (11dpo) = 3; Beta #2 (15dpo) = 29; Beta #3 (17dpo) = 60; Beta #4 (19 dpo) = 118. Heartbeat at 6 weeks 6 days =132.  Lil is here!

    TTC#2:  Trigger + TI = BFN; Clomid + Trigger + IUI = BFN.

    IVF #4:  BCP + MDLF + Lovenox = 7R, 1F = Transferred 1 6-cell embryo on day 3 = BFN

    IVF #5:  MDLF + Lovenox = 4R, 1F = Transferred 1 10-cell compacting embryo on day 3 = BFN

    IVF #6:  (New RE):  Long Antagonist November 2014 (transferred two 8 cell grade 1 embryos and froze one blast) = BFN

    FET#1:  BFN

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  • mrsgcalmrsgcal
    Oh gosh I don't have any advice but I hope it passes soon and you feel some relief!
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  • thewormstheworms member

    they love to f with us.

    i hate dex, it makes me nuts and gives me awful insomnia if i don't take first thing in the morning with food.

    i hope you feel normal soon

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    Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. ~Mary Anne Radmacher (thank you beadinglady)

    It's been a long journey. TTC since 9/06. multiple IUI's and IVF's and 4 m/c's. IVF#3 = BFP, twins, induced at 34w6d due to baby b passing away (no explanation). Delivered on 35w1d, Baby A - baby girl, and Baby B - baby boy, our little angel.
    MTHFR A1298C & C677T, Immune Issues and Factor II
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  • vanessagorcvanessagorc member

    That's a REALLY strong antibiotic.  I'm actually shocked u have one so strong.  That would treat a sinus infection or pneumonia (or anthrax exposure).  I take zpak...which is super weak.

     I really think that med is why u feel weird.  BTW, i'm a drug rep...hence my odd drug facts.

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  • jessican08jessican08 member
    I'm sorry you're not feeling well. I would let them know what s/e you're having, just so they have a record of it. I hope you're feeling better soon ((HUGS)).
    TTC 12/2009
    Me: 32 - Stage II Endo / DH: 36 - Low count and morphology (1%)
    IUIs 1-3 BFN, lap Dec. 2010, IUIs 4-6 BFN
    IVF w/ICSI #1 - ER 2/8: 24R 19M 9F ET 2/13 2-5 day blasts (no frosties) = BFP - b/g twins!
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  • mdluv21mdluv21
    imagevanessagorc:

    That's a REALLY strong antibiotic.  I'm actually shocked u have one so strong.  That would treat a sinus infection or pneumonia (or anthrax exposure).  I take zpak...which is super weak.

     I really think that med is why u feel weird.  BTW, i'm a drug rep...hence my odd drug facts.

    I just looked it up and saw that it was used to treat anthrax!  Yep I am supposed to take it twice a day for 5 days now and again after transfer.  I remember I didn't feel great on it last time but thought it was just sick to my stomach.  Maybe it was this and I just don't remember...it feels like a lifetime ago.

    I feel exactly like I did when I took some med to prevent malaria when I was going to the Dominican Republic.

    TTC since 07/2009
    Me: PCOS, Blood/Immune Issues DH: Low all 3
    Jun.- Sep. 2010 IUI#1-#3 = BFN
    Oct. 2010 = IVF #1 = B/G Twins (passed away Feb. 2011)
    May 2011 = Myomectomy and trans-abdominal cerclage (TAC)
    Sep. 2011 = Surprise BFP = C/P
    Feb. 2012 = sFET #1 = BFN
    Feb.2012 = Hail Mary IUI #4 = BFN
    April/May 2012 = FET #2 w/our last two embies = BFP (Please let this be it!)
    Beta #1 8dp5/6dt = 234 Beta #2 10dp5/6dt = 695 Beta #3 12dp5/6dt = 1796 Beta #4 17dp5/6dt = 17,888 U/S #1 May 17, 2012 = Twins
    Baby B's heart stop beating at 9 weeks 5 days
    Our little miracle baby is a boy. :)

    Baby Boy Owen and Baby Girl Avery were born too early on Feb. 13, 2011 due to a pedunculated fibroid, incompetent cervix and suspected placental abruption.
    Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers

    "What the heart has once owned and had, it shall never lose." - Henry Ward Beecher
    SAIF/PAIF Welcome
    Lots of love and luck to my PAIF/3T/IF Veteran ladies, especially my dear friend Zookie. Congrats to Papps, Teach84 and Starbuck on their little ones.
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  • Delta04Delta04 member
    I have never taken either so I have no advice but I hope you feel better.
    TTC since 3/07. IVF#1 = canceled. IVF#2 = 0% fertilization. IVF#3 = BFN. IVF#4 = c/p.  
    Moving forward with Adoption 2017!
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  • vanessagorcvanessagorc member
    imagemdluv21:
    imagevanessagorc:

    That's a REALLY strong antibiotic.  I'm actually shocked u have one so strong.  That would treat a sinus infection or pneumonia (or anthrax exposure).  I take zpak...which is super weak.

     I really think that med is why u feel weird.  BTW, i'm a drug rep...hence my odd drug facts.

    I just looked it up and saw that it was used to treat anthrax!  Yep I am supposed to take it twice a day for 5 days now and again after transfer.  I remember I didn't feel great on it last time but thought it was just sick to my stomach.  Maybe it was this and I just don't remember...it feels like a lifetime ago.

    I feel exactly like I did when I took some med to prevent malaria when I was going to the Dominican Republic.

    yeah that's def a 'big guns" med
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  • vanessagorcvanessagorc member
    imagemdluv21:
    imagevanessagorc:

    That's a REALLY strong antibiotic.  I'm actually shocked u have one so strong.  That would treat a sinus infection or pneumonia (or anthrax exposure).  I take zpak...which is super weak.

     I really think that med is why u feel weird.  BTW, i'm a drug rep...hence my odd drug facts.

    I just looked it up and saw that it was used to treat anthrax!  Yep I am supposed to take it twice a day for 5 days now and again after transfer.  I remember I didn't feel great on it last time but thought it was just sick to my stomach.  Maybe it was this and I just don't remember...it feels like a lifetime ago.

    I feel exactly like I did when I took some med to prevent malaria when I was going to the Dominican Republic.

    yeah that's def a 'big guns" med
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  • BeeBee08BeeBee08 member
    I am sorry!  Hang in there, it will be over soon!

     
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    ttc since 10/2008; d/x: mild MFI, stageII endo
    ~~PAIF/SAIF Welcome~~
    11 IUI’s = 1 m/c (7w4d)
    IVF#1 January 2012 BFN, FET #1 April 2012 BFN
    Surprise BFP October 2012 m/c (7w), Surprise BFP April 2013 m/c (6w4d)
    IVF #2: July 2013, ET 1 embryo 7/18, beta 1 @ 14dp3dt - 757, beta 2 @ 16dp3dt - 1762
    U/S 1 @ 6w4d = 1 little frogger with HB of 118, U/S 2 @ 7w3d measuring right on track with HB of 160
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  • AmberB75AmberB75
    I also hate the dex.  I haven't slept well since I started it.  :(
    DS born 10/2008 TTC #2 since 8/2009 MFI and natural killer cell activation diagnosis IVF #4 = BFP!! Due 10/12!!
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  • jillychrisjillychris member
    Cipro makes me really sick to my stomach! I hope you feel better soon!!
    2/11 Diagnosis: DOR-AMH .62, LPD and MFI-4% Morph
    IVF #1-July 2011 7/9/11-Started Stims
    7/20/11-ER:No eggs in 4/5 follicles. Left the 5th follie intact and converted to an IUI
    8/3/11-Beta #1=BFN,
    Nov, 2011 BFP #1=m/c at 7 wks 3 days
    11/11-AMH .47, IVF #2 March 2012...or not!! Surprise BFP on 2/19. Beta #1=161. Beta #2 305 Our little miracle girl is on her way! Due Oct 29, 2012
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  • abvernonabvernon
    Oy vey is right. Hope DH is taking care of you. Let me know if you need anything.
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  • Yellow_DaisyYellow_Daisy
    I hope you feel better soon.  I'm sorry you're feeling so yucky from the meds.
    TTC since 8/2004
    Me - DX Hashimoto's Disease, Hypothyroid, Rheumatoid Arthritis
    DH - DX Azoospermia - Sertoli Cell Syndrome
    DS-IUI #1-4 BFN IVF #1 - BFP! It's a boy!!!
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  • psychmusetlspsychmusetls member
    i'm so sorry your meds are making you feel so terrible. hope you feel better soon!
    S/PAIFW
    Tara & Dave - TTC since September 2006
    PCOS - dx 1999 (amenorrhea) | freakishly long fallopian tubes
    Hypoglycemic | thyroid issues | severely anemic
    Multiple Clomid cycles of 50, 100, 150 - absolutely no response
    Follistim 50/100 | Follistim 75/125 | Follistim 100/150 IUI - all BFNs
    Converted IVF - BFP - m/c | FET - BFN | IVF #2 = BFN
    IVF #3
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