I’ve been on Floxeo for three months, and now my feet feel freezing when I’m walking, plus there’s a burning sensation when I wash or touch them. How are you managing this? Are there things I should stay away from?
I’ve heard Benfothiamine is useful. I’m taking it myself, but I’m not really sure if it’s making a difference yet.
Are your feet the only area affected?
I developed peripheral neuropathy following Cipro. My pain specialist recommended vitamin B12 and D, but my body doesn’t handle them well.
Anecdotally, these might assist with neuropathy. You should search the sub for each one to check for side effects, as they can be tricky for floxies. Everyone reacts differently. → B Complex (watch out for B6) → B12 (active forms like methylcobalamin) → B1 (Thiamine HCL, or better yet benfothiamine/TTFD, though they carry more risk) → Acetyl-L-Carnitine → ALA → PEA → Near Infrared Light Therapy. I’ve tried all of these. NIR was only a problem if I overdid it; small doses helped. TTFD caused brief flares, so I stayed with benfo and Thiamine HCL.
Acupuncture once really improved my circulation; my extremities aren’t constantly cold or painful like they were after Cipro. I also keep warm with layers and use compression gear, which helps manage the nerve pain.