Summary
Name: Bill R.
Email: bwilliamson11@cox.net
State or Country of residence: Oklahoma/USA
Sex: Male
Age: 49
Quinolone taken: Levaquin
Reason for the Quinolone: Sinus infection
Was a safer antibiotic tried first? : No
How long did you take the Quinolone for? : 10 Pills
How long ago did you take the Quinolone?: Aug 2003
How much have you recovered as of now?: Less than 10%
How often do you relapse or cycle?: I am in constant pain
Does your doctor agree the Quinolone is the cause of your problems?: No
Do you have a history of seizures or neurological problems?: No
Please list anything your doctor did that helped in your recovery: Nothing
What has helped you in your recovery?: Nothing
Bill's Story
I have been having problems since September of
2003.
At first I thought I was having carpel tunnel symptoms in my hands and arms. But I was also having extreme pain in my feet. I have had x-rays and just had a MRI. I have seen several doctors that prescribe physical therapy. My situation has gotten progressively worse. I have tightness in the tendons in my arms and legs. I have pain in my feet, hands, arms, elbows, shoulders, neck etc. At times I feel as if I hurt all over. I didn't find out about the many similar problems that people have had until this morning when I typed in my search engine "tightness in arms and legs tendon problems". I found stories through the forum and could not believe what I was reading. I immediately called my pharmacy and asked if the records showed if I have taken any of the listed drugs. He told me that I took 10 Levaquin in August of 2003. I am in shock. |
Last Updated 12/22/04