I am cureently taking some anti-biotics for a gum infection and i have been getting really bad pain in my stomach and now it has spread to my legs. At first it felt like i was brusied all over my stomach, when my clothes rubs against my stomach it was uncomfortable and it was unfortable to touch, now the pain has spread to my legs and the pain is worse in my leg than my stomach, when i walk and my trousers rub my leg it hurts and when im stnading or sitting i get sharp pains shoorting through my leg it is only in one leg my other leg is fine. Should anti biotics do this? I have rang my doctor but he never got back to me i have tried for a doctors appointment but couldnt get a appointment for today, im worried. is this anything to worry about?
2007-11-28 05:20:03 · 3 answers · asked by Mark S 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
yes the tablebs are metronidazole i been back to my doctor and he has taken me off the tablets and he looked up about the tablets and they do apparently cause hip and joint pain.
2007-12-01 07:53:15 · update #1
What antibiotics are you taking?????
2007-11-28 06:02:06 · answer #1 · answered by gillianprowe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree it might have been handy to know the name of the antibiotic, there are literally 100s all with different potential side effects.
Wild stab metronidazole/Flagyl ?
It can produce both gastro-intestinal problems and neuropathy which I suppose might explain your side effects. Ask your GP or pharmacist!
2007-11-28 07:45:29 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop taking them and go and see the chemist who has more training on medicines than a doctor
2007-12-01 06:31:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋