I was put on Levaquin for 21 days to treat chronic sinusitis and ...

OMG!, you poor thing. This stuff is so totally wrong to give to a minor, or anyone for that matter, but it seems like it is just too strong for anyone younger. Hang in there and hopefully everything will get back to normal. It does take a long time, believe me. I was a cripple for 2 or 3 months so you have to be patient!!! I am hoping your parents called the FDA about this. Please report this. You may be saving so many lives. Marsh

My son is 16 years old and he took it for 10 days to prevent and infection in the sinuses after sinus surgery. He developed joint pain in his thumbs, wrists, elbows, knees, and ankles. After 3 months, the joint pain finally completely went away. There is hope and it sometimes takes time. I'll say a prayer for you.

This poison is not to be given to anyone under the age of 18. Please send a medwatch report in to the FDA and then have everything documented. You may need to get a lawyer someday if things don't get better for you. I'll say a prayer for you.

i was given levaquin for a ut infection ans i have been sick for the last 5 days and have not been to work , i cant bend my knees or fingers and i am so sore i cant move. plus a headaches,,,my doctor sent me friday for blood work but i dont know anything yet, but just reasing on the net i think ir is the levaquin

Thanks to everyone who answered!

So far I am still exactly the same. I saw a rhuematologist yesterday who said that I have fibromyalgia and would not attribute the pain to the levaquin because she repeatedly said that it is THE most perscribed medication in the world. Just because it is rare does not mean it is impossible. However she did recommend getting a hip MRI.

I've also seen a neurologist recently and he was fascinated by my case. He believes I have a peripheral neuropathy and has approved a brain MRI. I've begun physical therapy as well and it has definitely helped a lot and i would highly recommend it. My dad has also sent in a report to the FDA.