You are quite correct that your symptoms are consistent with early ALS. That said, if I were in your situation, I would assume (in the absence of additional or worsening symptoms) that your symptoms are a residual effect of the Cipro.
Here is why:
1.) Your original symptoms began after taking Cipro -- and your latest symptoms echo those that you experienced while on Cipro.
2.) Diagnosing ALS is no picnic -- and, as you probably know from reading Google search information, the diagnosis of ALS is made by ruling out other diseases which present similar symptoms.
3.) If your symptoms do expand or worsen -- the cause may well be a disorder which is more treatable than ALS -- and, in any case, increased symptoms (should they appear) will make accurate diagnosis easier.
Please note that I am not trying to minimize your concerns. My main point is that you should 'watch and wait' with as little worry as possible.
If symptoms do not go away -- and especially if they worsen -- then, by all means, you should seek evaluation and diagnosis by a specialist in neuromuscular diseases.
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Edited by Oreport on August 22 2006 at 11:48 AM
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