Back in July of 2007 I had a partial Colectomy and was given Leva...

I took Levaquin for an infected cyst in my gum. I took 500 mg for 13 days, starting in October of 2006. I had trouble from the start with my digestive system. I remember looking at my husband and saying that I didn't think I could continue taking the drug on the the third day of treatment. On the 13th day of treatment I was in the dentist's office to treat the cyst sugically because the Levaquin had not worked. In the chair, I had my first heartpounding, rapid heartbeat attack. It lasted about 5 minutes, and it was so bad, I thought I would have to go to the hospital. The Dr told me to stop taking the Levaquin.

Since that time, almost 17 months later, I have had several signs and symptoms of a toxic fluoroquinolone reaction. I have had heart rate problems, which left me bedridden for almost 5 months, terrible digestive problems, which left me 40 lbs. lighter, low blood sugar problems, thryroid problems (The drug exacerbated an all ready hypo thyroid.), panic attacks, constant anxiety, sleep problems, phlebitis, hypokalemia, problems during my premenstrual and menstrual time, etc. My recovery began in October of this year, but I am still dealing with some of these effects. I know I will eventually get well.

I used the medical community sparingly. I had one ER physician tell me that he didn't know what to do for me. I had to use Valium in order to sleep for about 3 months. I just weaned myself off of it in the last week. I started weaning in November.

I found the most help with my chiropractic/nutritionist. He is a God-send. He helped me so much with all my symptoms. And I am on my way to health again.

Just a tip, just because the tests did not show any problem with your Thyroid does not mean there is none. Have you had a saliva test done? It will show what is happening on the cellular level. I would recommend it. Also, your adrenals may be exhausted. The saliva test is useful there, too. I would find a chiropracter/nutritionist, if I were you. You will get solid help there. Blessings, upon you, friend.