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Marrah_G Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-29-06 03:08 PM
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16. Anyone know what it's made of?
Currently it's treated with Cipro, an anti-biotic with NASTY side effects. The drug left me unable to move my arms and legs this past winter along with permanent nerve damage in my hands and feet. The postal workers treated with it had filed a class action suit involving not only the peripheral neuropathy I suffer(ed) but also spontaneously rupturing tendons and other unpleasant effects. As long as it is not quinalone based it's great news for me. Side effects are rare but tend have a higher percent of severe ones when they occur. Even though the chance of coming in contact with Anthrax is a long shot, it would be nice to know those who cannot take the current treatments and are at risk could avoid the chance of permanent disability, such as postal/mail-room/clerical workers.
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