My sister was prescribed Avelox on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. With...

Dear KaFoster5,
Iapologize for the typos ahead of time;Avelox Has ruinedmy hands (tendons and joints).

KaFoster,Iam so saddened and angry tohear of your sisters terribleordeal. My heart and prayers go out to you. I tookAvleoxthefirst week inMarch and Iam insevere painallover,espceically Hands and arms and shoulders. I canbarely walk at times and i cant even open my front door this mornin toget the newspaper!It is HORRIBLE, as you,your dear sister amnd family have also found out.

I just feel awful for you and I want you to know that you are not alone and that people care. Later,when or if you are able,I hope you willeither file an complaint with the FDA and sue Bayer,if you can.It is the ONLY way they willlisten,apparently, are if people sue them iccessantly, then,maybe, willthey listen??
In my state,Icannot sue (and I am NOT a suing perslon) but toprotect others,I woulod in a heartbeat. Apparaently,tho my state has given pharm.co's something called "Qualified immunity" which means they cannot be sued(yes!--crazy!)

I pray your sister is kept comfortable and that God Himself helps you all get through this devstatingtime. God Bless you all,and if you could tellyour sister for me, Iwouold say tellher I am praying for her and you all,and that I am just so sorry this has happened toher and the rest of you. I'msosorry you have had to edure this;something that should NOT have even been onthe market inth firdt place (get this month's(APril) REader's Digest and see the SPecialReport on the FDA).

Again,My heart goes out toyou and I'llpry foryou.

Sincerely, Karen from Michigan
(again sorry for thetypos,my hands are incrediblypained and dysfunctional now)

Dear Kafoster5, I am so very very sorry about your sister. My heart aches for you all. This never should have happened to her and to you. You are all in my prayers. Thank you for posting despite all the grief and pain and anger you must feel. You will help many people with your account of all that happened. May you be comforted and strengthened, and may your sister have a peaceful passing.