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My boyfriend has been on cipro for 3 weeks now and also has a slight inguinal hernia left side. he is having cyatic pain down both legs now and pain is still the same but his left teste is being retracted up into the body! they gave no pain meds and why

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Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Clarify: Not sure what is your question, why is he on cipro (ciprofloxacin)? Sciatic pain most likely not related to hernia. Neither of those would be treated with antibiotic.

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Answered 1/12/2016

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A member asked:

My boyfriend has been on cipro for 3 weeks now and also has a slight inguinal hernia left side. he is having cyatic pain down both legs now and pain is still the same but his left teste is being retracted up into the body! they gave no pain meds and why

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

Dr Hammerstead agreed

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