My Quin Story

Life After Levaquin, A Challenging Journey

Insomnia for the Floxies, Part One

admin | June 20, 2010

I also know, as psychological creatures, we can allow this unwelcome visitor more power than it actually deserves, thereby making our battle with insomnia an even greater one.

The Obnoxious Patient

admin | May 15, 2010

It is a shame in American today, that the patient knows more about a medical condition than the doctor. If that makes me obnoxious, then label me “guilty as charged!”, but forgive me if I don’t sit idly by while the doctor dismisses the information that I present to him/her.

The Use of Psychotropic Medications in the Evolution of Fluoroquinolone Recovery

admin | March 27, 2010

“One common point of fear and trepidation keeps coming up; that is whether to use anti-anxiety medications during their fluoroquinolone reactions.

A Story of Hope…

admin | February 18, 2010

We need to know that recovery from fluoroquinolone toxicity is possible, if not very likely, even for the seriously impacted. Whatever plan you choose for your recovery you must remember that a big part of that recovery is hope.

The Semmelweis Effect

admin | February 7, 2010

The Semmelweis effect takes place when a credible, articulate, intelligence patient presents a plausible mechanism for their medical problem, in the absence of any irrefutable diagnosis, and is dismissed by the medical establishment.

Coping with Depression

admin | February 4, 2010

Living with FQ toxicity is a tremendous challenge, and periods of grief and sadness are to be expected as you come to grips with your condition and its implications, but keeping a positive attitude and, maintaining hope can help you create a better quality of life and improve your medical condition

Helping the Newly Floxed: Comfort and Information

admin | January 21, 2010

I have found that most people want the truth; they do not want to be lied to or have any information candy coated. Other the other hand they do not want to be punched in the face with it either.