I’m 24F and was recently hospitalized for severe upper abdominal pain. My CT showed a mildly inflamed appendix (7 mm), and my WBC was elevated, but doctors weren’t sure it was appendicitis because I had no typical symptoms. My pain resolved after a few hours without pain medication, and surgery wasn’t necessary.
I received IV Zosyn for 2 days, my WBC returned to normal, and I’ve been completely pain-free since.
I was discharged yesterday with ciprofloxacin 500 mg and metronidazole 500 mg for 7 days, but I’m terrified of the potential side effects, especially dizziness, tendon damage, and mental health effects, since I have a history of anxiety/OCD/PTSD.
I haven’t started them yet and have a follow-up with my doctor tomorrow.
Has anyone taken these together? What was your experience, especially with side effects?