AboutStephen W. Leslie, MD Expertise Questions concerning erectile dysfunction, kidney stones and prostate disorders including prostate cancer. I have a special interest in kidney stone disease prevention.
Experience Full time practicing urologist with 20 years experience. Assistant Clinical Professor of Urology at the Medical College of Ohio. Editor in Chief of eMedicine Urology internet textbook. Author of only book written for patients by a urologist on the subject of kidney stones "The Kidney Stones Handbook". Inventor of the "Parachute" and "Escape" kidney stone baskets and the "Calculus" stone prevention analysis computer program.
Organizations American Urological Association, Ohio State Medical Association, Sexual Medicine Society
Publications Men's Health, Journal of Urology, Urology, Healthwatch Magazine, Emergency Medicine Monthly, eMedicine, "The Kidney Stones Handbook", and numerous articles in various newspapers. He is also the editor of the Urology Board Review by McGraw-Hill used by urologists to study for their Board Certification Examinations.
Education/Credentials Graduate of New York Medical College with residencies completed at Metropolitan Hospital New York, Albany Medical Center and University of Wisconsin-Madison
Awards and Honors Thirlby Award of the American Urological Association.
Question hello doctor,
i have been prescribed 6 weeks of Cipro for penis pain.
this seems to be the normal dose for Prostatitis
i am now out of the country but am worried about taking it because i have
had tendonitis in my elbow fo the last year or so.
i have heard the warnings about this combination.
what do you think?
could it make the tendons damage worse?
what symptoms should i look for?
i have heard some horror stories online!! scary stuff
thank you
chris
Answer Chris:
There is a known association between Cipro and tendonitis. In most cases, Cipro won't make the tendonitis worse, but it could. You should consult your physician about this when you return. For now, you have the possibility of tendonitis which is relatively uncommon versus treating the prostatitis which is a certainty. You'll have to decide or consult a physician in the country you're in now. If you develop worsening of your tendonitis, then it may be prudent to temporarily halt the Cipro. Meanwhile, try sitting in a hot tub, avoiding caffeine-alcohol-smoking-hot spicy foods and watch out for activities that may aggravate your tendonitis.
