Antibiotics are an important type of drug which has helped us to defeat many types of bacterial infections. Before antibiotics, a bacterial infection could quite easily be deadly. However, some types of antibiotics can cause more harm than good.
What does it mean to be Floxed?
Floxed is a type of medical condition which is caused by the toxicity of antibiotics. If a type of antibiotic known as Fluoroquinolone is prescribed and used for extended periods then this can damage the cells in your body. This fluoroquinolone toxicity can be very damaging and cause wide-ranging symptoms all over the body. You must be on the lookout for the warning signs of a reaction to antibiotics and discuss this with your doctor as soon as possible.
What are Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Prescribed for?
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics are regularly prescribed to patients for a wide range of different bacterial infections. Some of the most common reasons include:
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- Bone Infections
- Respiratory infections
It’s worth pointing out that these are a very valuable and useful type of antibiotic that can be used to treat lots of different types of bacterial infections. They only have toxic effects in some people, so you must look out for and of the warning signs and ask for help if you are concerned.
Cumulative Effects
It’s important to note that taking Fluoroquinolone antibiotics a few times is unlikely to cause any harm. It’s thought that over extended use the toxins can build up in your body and start to cause problems.
It’s also been noticed in various studies that if you take anti-inflammatory drugs at the same time as these antibiotics then it can greatly increase the risk of suffering from flox. If you do experience flox then it can cause severe nervous system damage, and possibly result in paralysis. Treating these symptoms is not easy.
Regenerative Medicine for Floxed Patients
Traditional forms of medicine struggle to treat a patient who is suffering from antibiotic toxicity. This is because the toxins can damage the nervous system beyond the point of repair. This is how regenerative medicine can be so helpful in reversing the effects of flox. Stem cell therapy can be used to rebuild, repair, and strengthen the central nervous system.
Regenerative medicine is a specialist subject. It’s not something that your family doctor will be able to prescribe. If you are interested in finding out whether regenerative medicine might help treat your flox symptoms then book an appointment with a specialist doctor as soon as possible.