Prostatitis symptoms and conditions

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I was on Doxy for about a week, and everything seemed ok. I was getting a little sick of the uncomfortable feeling from the prostatitis, but everything seemed ok. During that time, I started taking Celexa for obsessive tendencies and general anxiety. That seemed not to work at all because of side effects, and I quit after one dose. However, as the days wore on, the symptoms of nausea and diarrhea set in, and that triggered major, debilitating panic attacks. I called a pharmacist thinking it was Celexa, and she said it was the Doxy, though she said the panic was something else. I quit it, but is am in a tailspin. The panic, which triggered after the nausea, is still around and seemingly worse. I don't even know how I made it through work today. I am really hoping I am reacting to the things others are experiencing on this site because this is as scary as anything I have ever encountered.

Hello people - I've been taking Doxycycline for about 4 weeks now (for Chronis Prostates) and started experiencing aching in my muscles, mainly my legs (back of thigh, calf and behind the knee mostly) about 2 weeks back. It started very subtle and has got stronger each day. I don't know if this is a side effect of the Doxycycline or just some lovely new medical problem I'm developing - but I thought I should post up my experience in case anyone finds themselves in my position and they too want to know if anyone else has got worsening aching legs whilst taking a long course of this medicine. I'm going to speak to my doctor about this tomorrow and stop taking the drug. I'll update you all with another postas to how things develop. Hope you all get well folks!

Levaquin is a wonderful drug and one of a very few that help men with prostatitis. If you have ever suffered with a prostatitis infection you know what i mean. No problems here with Leviquin.

I am taking Doxycycline for recurrent prostatitis. I have to take 100 mg twice a day for 14 days. It's definitely the worst antibiotic I've ever been on, though it does seem to be generally effective. I'm on day 10 now and I have been on two previous 14 days courses of doxycycline so I have a fair amount of experience with it.

Here are a few things I've learned:
Do NOT lay down after taking Doxy. Don't take it right before bed. You need to be upright for about an hour prior or you will almost certainly get heartburn. Also, take Doxy immediately after eating. When I don't take it with food, I become nauseous and occasionally throw up. So those are the two big ones. Eat before and stay vertical after.

In conclusion, part of the reason why it has such frequent side effects is that it is a very powerful antibiotic. Often, I think, the side effects are worse than what its supposed to be curing. I can't wait to be off it. Good luck to everyone.

I'm a 45 yr-old male in pretty good health. Start Cipro for prostatitis, 500mg x2 / day. Eight days into therapy, starting experiencing tinnitus, tingling in hands & feet, and anxiety++. On day 9, actually experienced a significant facial 'tic'. Stopped drug on day 9; anxiety faded out 95% in less than 2 days, tingling has abated about 1/3 after 4 days, but still remains very noticable (of course, now I'm focused on it). Tinnitus remains at the same level. Have taken Floxin & Levequin several in the past with no adverse effects.

I am an otherwise healthy 38 yr/old male. I was taking Levaquin (500 mg/day) for possible prostatitis. Within 72 hours, began feeling numbness in my left foot, leg, and arm. Was traveling for the holiday, and during air flight my leg felt as if it was developing an internal pressure. As I can nearly describe it, it felt as if someone had connected a bicycle tire pump to my leg and was steadily inflating it. Was nearly convinced that I was having a stroke, until I began to suspect the Levaquin. I was unable to reach my physician, who was also traveling for the holiday. After my 5th dose, I elected to discontinue taking the levaquin. On that day, I developed pain in my left calf. Later, the pain also developed in the hamstring area. After a fitful night, the pain began to subside into a dull fatigue (now ~24 hours since last dose). The fatigue and numbness remained at that level for another 24 hours. Finally, by the 3rd day following my last dose, the fatigue and numbness began to fade. On the fourth day, the fatigue was gone, though a slight numbness persisted, though only in my leg (arm numbness was gone). Travel on that same day went fine (no sensation of pressure). Today (fifth day since last dose), just a slight numbness in my lower left leg.

I started on Levaquin for a sinus infection on Friday and by Sunday evening have the most unbearable pain in my feet, ankles, knees and hips. I could bearly move and took 3 ibuprophen and that took the pain away. I'll see if the pain comes back after the Ib wears off. I'm thinking it's the Levaquin.

I was just given doxycycline for what the Doctors are telling me is Prostatitis.. (at the age of 35- what the hell) anyway I have only been taking it now for 4 days- I take it 2 times a day and need to take it for 1 month- Don't know if what I am experiencing is from the drug- but I have severe stomach cramps- ache in joints- and areas of my body are becoming DRY- ITCHY- and BURNING like an S.O.B.. and the best (NOT) is rectal itching... (want to drag my ass across the floor like a dog)

I am a 31 year old male. I was told by the doctor that I had prostatitis. I sit at my job all day and he thinks this could have been the cause. I was prescribed 750 mg for 2 weeks. The problem seemed to only get worse and I was referred to a urologist. The NP put me on another 2 weeks of Levaquin. I told him that I was having soreness in my shoulders (joints) and pain in my butt and upper back of my thighs. I have taken the prescription now for almost a full 4 weeks. I now have all the pain described above and also joint pain in my ankles, tendons of my feet, hands, and the joints in my fingers, as well as my knees. I have had a stiff neck from time to time and piercing and dull pain that I thought was deferred pain. I typed in "aching due to levaquin" and found this site and many others with people who have the EXACT same symtoms as myself. I then looked up "alternatives to levaquin", and I found these drugs and keyed in "side effects and aching due to...Bactrim, etc..." None of these drugs had the severity of symptoms as leviquin. I called my doctor and told him I refuse to take anymore of this drug. He is putting me on Bactrim. I also have been taking 800mg of Motrin 3 times a day. It does little for the pain. I have been taking Ultracet which helps some. I cannot take narcotics due to addictive personality and my recovering from alcoholism. It is a scary thing when you can hardly get out of bed, can hardly walk, can't lay on your back due to leg aching, can't lay on your sides due to joint problems in your shoulders, and can't get a good night's sleep. The part that makes me even more upset is that I paid a pretty penny to feel this way. I am now worried about the side effects not going away. I have never felt this way in my life, and if I had to live for the rest of my life feeling the way I have been for the last 3 weeks since the levaquin kicked in, I would rather be dead. That should be enough to make you think twice before taking this drug. If anyone has any advise on how to clear up the adverse symptoms from this drug, I would be more than appreciative.

I'm 30 years old and here is my adventure with Levaquin. First I had prostatitis and had to undergo a scope. After the scope I was given Levaquin by my urologist to prevent a urinary tract infection. About 30 minutes after leaving my doctor's office I started to have a strange tickle in the back of my throat. This became worse and I started coughing so hard it hurt. Next I had trouble breathing and had to have my wife rush my to the local E.R. I was very upset and angry that something like this even is used in the medical industry. After 7 hours in the emergency room I fell better, but this should be pulled. I have no other allergies and this one was terrible. If you have a choice don't take it its not worth it.

I have taken Levaquin for the past 3 weeks or so (500 mg, 1 per day.) I had some interesting central nervous system effects the first week, including a brief loss of speech, but I found in each case that the effects were greatly ameliorated by cardiovascular exercise. As time has passed, the side effects have become less and less apparent. I also found that taking the pill with 1 1/2 glasses of water seemed to help.

I did take one day off after 6 days of Levaquin, followed by another day off after another 6 days. The cardiovascular strangeness that seems to accompany this drug is disconcerting, to say the least.

Still, I will be most thankful when my current supply is exhausted. The prescription was for prostatitis, and I'm a 36 year old male, FWIW.

I was prescribed Levaquin for recurring prostatitis by my urologist. I am a 33 year-old male and a moderate runner, about 15-20 miles per week and do half-marathons without much difficulty.

I started taking the pills in early August in the middle of the week. I ran two 7-mile routes over that weekend and felt more worn out than usual. I thought I was just burning out a little and did not run again until that following Saturday. I ran my usual 7-mile route but it was a living hell. I experienced weakness in my leg muscles, shortness of breath, and just a general, chronic fatigue. I was mad at myself--I was worried that since I had skipped by mid-week run that I had lost my "wind".

The next day I felt as if I had been hit by a truck. I could not get down the stairs in my home. I had severe pain in my Achilles heels and knee joints. My wife's good friend is a pharma rep and she explained to me that ligament tightening (with high potential for rupture) is one of the side effects. Great, I thought, my doctor gave me these pills without discussing any of this and now I have put myself at significant risk for rupturing a tendon and being on crutches for months.

I got off the pills but the pain in my knees was nearly crippling. I walked with a significant limp for three weeks after getting off the meds. Sitting for more than 30 minutes and then getting up would cause my right knee to not be able to bend and I needed to take several steps before it would loosen.

Of course, my running stopped for a month. I had to stop training for the Chicago half and full marathons.

Sitting here today as of October 22, I still have significant pain in my right knee. I am running regularly, but with about 50% the strength and stamina as before I got on the meds.

If you are a runner I would not consider taking this medication for any reason. The risk of a materially negative impact to your training and your lifestyle is significant.

Started taking this medication 7 days ago for Prostatitis, i`m on Lustral anyway for depression, but my symptoms of anxiousness and fear have returned whilst taking this, as well as small spurts of confusion and Pins and Needles in my arm every morning when i wake up, is this normal!! Also i`m finding i`m short of breath sometimes, this stuff is crazy, i`m glad its not just me feeling these things.

I'm suffering from prostatitis infection (echericia coli), I'm taking levaquin 500 mg a day for 45 days and I don't have any side effects. Levaquin is an excelent drug.

I have taken Levaquin for 10 days for prostatitis. I have developed aching in multiple joints during that time period. It has been about 2 days since I stopped the prescription. I still am experienciing these symptoms. Is this a known problem. Should it have stopped by now?

after reading this website I almost didn't take the med for prostatitis.

I asked the doc and the pharmacist (who had taken it herself), and a pharmacy tech. at Osco. No one said anything uneventful happened!! In fact the pharmacist (who had no bais or motive to exxagerate) said she thought it was one of the BETTER antibiotics, and that ALL MEDS, and particularly antibiotics have side effects for a small segment of people or interact with other mdeicines and that patients need to tell their doctors about all medicines currently being taken, ie. be responsible for their own health. The dcotor from a major University teachning hospital, said he is confident and has used it successfully many times with patients!

I am on my fourth day with ZERO effects.

Just wanted to add my 2 cents since some of the posters here had me scared to death for NO reason!

I would also add I am taking lots of water.

Prescribed for prostatitis. Age 34. I've been taking 500mG/day for about 4 weeks. Experiencing some standard side effects:

- Some indigestion/bellyache. Improves when I take it with dinner (my biggest meal of the day).

- Some sleeplessness, but I'm not a great sleeper anyway. Hard to say if it's related to the drug.

- Bizarre back, neck, hamstring, and joint pain in the base of my thumbs (!). A lengthy, careful stretching routine in the morning helps a bit (except for the thumbs). I played tennis for a couple hours in week 3 and almost couldn't move my neck for two days. Swimming, along with the stretching, has made a world of difference for the back, neck, and leg stiffness. Nothing so far helps the thumbs though...

I'am a 64 year old healthy male. I went to a local urologist (first visit with this Doctor) for a prostrate screening. After a urine sample testing he advised that I had prostatitis and prescribed a 30 day supply (1 a day) of Levaquin 500mg tablet. I just took my second tablet today. I researched Levaquin on the internet and found this site. I've thus far had no side affects but also only took my second pill 2 hours ago. After reading the postings on this site Im reluctant to take the remaining 28 day supply of Levaquin. I did have a violent reaction to a flue shot I received on 10-12-2002 but now recovered from that. The urologist was told that but still prescribed Levaquin. My reaction from the 10-12-2002 flue shot were basically many of the same symptons posted here from Levaquin.

I took Levaquin for 10 days and then 15 days for prostatitis. (was prescribed 21 days worth) I started getting muscle and tendon pain after 13 days of 2nd course of tx. I was also taking ibuprofin, which disguised some of the symptoms. Weekend before last, I did a lot of walking (5-6 miles a day)
since then my ankles have been very sore and swollen. Almost as they are badly sprained. The rest of my muscles are still somewhat sore and weak feeling. I have always been very active physically, but for the last few weeks have been very dibilatated. My prostatitis seems to have alleviated,
I am 59 years old.

was prescribed levaquin for treating prostatitis after the urologist wasn't satisfied with the results from cipro...experiencing loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, constant fatigue, and pains /stiffness in my neck and lower back...when I finally do get ant sleep, it seems more like a hallucination than dreaming...anyone else getting weird sleep patterns??

Began Levaquin for prostatitis, a result of unknown infection in the past, that has reoccured roughly once a year for about 7.5 yrs. Results are excellent, and healed a tooth that had seemed destined to be removed, and this after just 5 days. However, I have had difficult dreams, pain and burning in bladder area, and lower back, prespiration and hot/cold feelings. I am a 63 yr old male, and in the past was given a regimen of Cipro, which produced no effects other than cure,
but I took it for a month to produce the cure. I am to take three more doses, and will do them, but hesitate to say I would do it in the future, and will look for yet another regimen if needed. By the way, my health is excellent,(inc. prostate) other than this damn curse..and also, the Levaquin was free samples.....

Good luck to you all.

I came off levaquin a week ago. I had taken the drug for 30 days and was given a second thirty day perscription at completion. I felt that many of the side effects were symptoms of my illness (prostatitis). A week had lapsed between both perscrtiptions. I noticed the symptoms ease during the gap. Once I started the new perscription I felt neasious, constipation, feverous with no fever, sharp random muscle pain, tightening of neck muscles, tension headahces, anxiety and depression. Although, these syptoms are not as sever as they were when I was taking Levaquin, I still have them at various times throughout the day. Is there any relief? How long will it continue?

I STARTED ZOCOR 40MG ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO. DEVELOPED SHOLDER AND MUSCLE PAIN IN MY UPPER ARMS. PASSING GAS WAS ALSO A PROBLEM. I STOPPED TAKING THE DRUG FOR A FEW MONTHS, AND FELT BETTER. MY DOCTOR TOLD ME THE PAIN WAS NOT CONNECTED TO ZOCOR. I STARTED TAKING IT AGAIN AT A SMALLER DOSE 20MG BECAUSE MY "NUMBERS" WERE UP AGAIN. THE PAIN RETURNED IN MY SHOLDERS AND ARMS, AND NOW MY RIGHT LEG ALSO HAS A LOT OF PAIN. (MY LEGS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN STRONG, I COULD RUN FOR MILES, NOW IT IS HARD TO WALK WITHOUT PAIN.) ALSO I HAVE STARTED TO TO HAVE PAIN IN MY PROSTATE, SEEMS TO GET WORSE AFTER SEX. I HAVE HAD 3 EPISODES OF WHAT MY DOCTOR CALLED PROSTATITIS SINCE TAKING THIS DRUG. ANY ONE ELSE HAVING PROSTATE TROUBLE WITH ZOCOR? (LET ME KNOW AT bigbucks17@msn.com )I AM THINKING ABOUT STOPPING THIS DRUG. (I FELT JUST FINE WITH NO PROBLEMS WHAT SO EVER (EXCEPT HIGH NUMBERS) BEFORE TAKING THIS DRUG. IT DOES BRING ALL MY NUMBERS BACK INTO RANGE, BUT AT WHAT COST??

About 3 weeks ago I was given a 30 day course of Levaquin (500mg) for a recurring case of prostatitis. At first I had no problems whatsoever with this medication, but about a week after taking this medication I started to get welts and a very irritating itchy rash all over my body. I tore apart my bed looking for bed bugs, treated myself for scabies and lice thinking I must have picked up something somewhere. My regular doctor confirmed that I don't have anything like that. Now I have this unbearable itch rash of welts all over my body. I'm going to stop taking this med and hope that this side effect diminishes in time. Does anyone have any experience with this?