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Posted at 5:18 PM on Apr 16, 2008 by crapshot, #29659
Well I posted a couple weeks ago and thought I would update. I intially thought I had no symptoms but lately it seems that in the morning getting out of bed that my muscles are extremly tight in my legs from my calf to my ancles. They seem to stretch out ok after a few minutes but i wondered if the damage has already maybe be not reversable. I just happen to have been seeing a physical therapyst for surgery I recently went thru for another problem altogether. I mentioned this drug to him and he had not heard of it. I told him of the tendon problems people have experienced. I asked him if he knew of any drug that can cause this effect and he stated cortizone can. He says its acks in destroying tissue, cells that act in supporting the tendon and allows them to stretch. . So knowing that a drug can actually cause the same symptoms some of you have experienced I am a believer now. I can see how this drug can possible reak havoc on any part of your body. So since i seem to have been feeling possible symptoms I was wondering if any- one has felt muscle aches and leg stiffness issues and how long after stopping the levaquin were the symptoms felt and what did they progress into if anything and did they subside and or go away all together. To me it seems that if this is about damage then its possible that just simple stretching can cause the tendon to snap. I can also see why some people may have recurring injurys. This would be a sign that one does not heal or the healing process is greatly lenghtened. I do plan on eating better and using some supplements to help.
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Reply about 1 year ago on Apr 21, 2008 by gimpinformonths, #7493

Well, I do have muscle weakness. When people ask me, "what does it feel like" the only way I can describe it is this: Have you ever exercised or done something say like play softball after having not played in years? And then the next two days, can barely walk, lower yourself onto a chair or any movement whatsoever. That's me! Two years later, it still feels like the muscles in my calves are about to cramp and I have nerve damage in my achilles tendon area so I get sharp searing stabbing jolts of pain. Also, every tendon is stiff. I stretch everyday to attempt to aleve it to no avial. I have been told several times that they can't tell me if I will get better. No one seems to know. I will either get better or I won't. Frustrating to say the least, but the key here is to not let THIS get the best of you. Hang tough and keep on keepin on! Sounds good huh?

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