Summary
Name: HH
Email : vonnie@msensor.com
State or Country of residence: Wyoming
Sex: Male
Age: 69
Quinolone taken: Levaquin
Reason for the Quinolone: Respiratory infection
Was a safer antibiotic tried first? : No
How long did you take the Quinolone for? : 10 Days
How long ago did you take the Quinolone?: 4 Months
How much have you recovered as of now?: Less than 10%
How often do you relapse or cycle?: Haven't recovered to any degree at this point
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: The prescribing doctor referred to a neurologist.
What has helped you in your recovery?: There has been no
recovery to date, however, Neurontin and refloxology have provided some relief.
HH's Story
In January, 2004, my 69 year old father was
prescribed Levaquin in combination with Prednisone. [Contraindicated]. Six
days after the prescription, his left ankle "popped" and he experienced
serious pain, bruising and swelling. Three days after, his right ankle
"popped" with the same results. Since 1/11/04 he has been barely able to
walk, is unsteady on his feet, and has fallen as a result of the injuries
caused by these adverse reactions. He promptly reported back to the
prescribing physician, and my mother was prepared with articles written by
Dr. Cohen and other evidence of bilateral Achilles tendon rupture. The
prescribing doctor was unconvinced, but referred my father to a
neurologist. After running a battery of tests, I believe the neurologist
was convinced this was an ADR to Levaquin. But my father's condition was
diagnosed as tendinopathy. Yet another referral was made to a "specialist"
in a neighboring state. In an effort to find some relief from his pain and
immobility pending the appointment with the "specialist," my father met with
a reflexologist and did experience some relief. When he reported this to
his neurologist, he was referred to a sports medicine specialist for therapy
pending the meeting with the other "specialist." Immediately upon
presenting to the sports doctor, my father was diagnosed with bilateral
tendon ruptures. In fact, the medical personnel in this office were
astounded that my father had been attempting to walk in this condition for
almost three months. |
Last Updated 4/30/04