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I was prescribed Levaquin in July 2008 for a kidney infection - 5...

Posted at 11:19 AM on Oct 18, 2008 by jmorasch, #35781
I was prescribed Levaquin in July 2008 for a kidney infection - 500 mg for 7 days. I experienced insomnia, muscle cramping in my calfs, and aching a chilies tendon while taking the drug. Approximately 5 days post Levaquin I started having generalized muscle twitching (head to toe) which is intensely noticed at rest, severe anxiety, burning sensation, vibratory sensation, and most recently weakness accompanied w/ pain in my right arm. I have seen 4 separate doctors in 3 months and have had blood work done along with an MRI of my brain. All tests came back normal... I am scheduled for an EEG and EMG this coming week - which too will probably come back normal. Between all of my doctors I have been diagnosed w/ a virus, anxiety disorder, fibromyalgia, and a mild case of Guillain-Bairre Syndrome. Luckily all the doctors have agreed that they do not believe I have MS or ALS. Before the kidney infection I was healthy and RARELY made a visit to the doctors. I have issued a Medwatch Report to the FDA as I am completely convinced that my medical issues are related to Levaquin. I have been dealing with these symptoms now for 3 months and would appreciate any feedback from individuals who have experienced the same side effects and what they may have done to ease the symptoms.
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Reply about 1 year ago on Oct 19, 2008 by helen950, #13603

Go to www.fqvictims.org and www.fqresearch.org You will find so many others that are suffering just like you . There is a lot of help there.

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Reply 8 months ago on Feb 26, 2009 by memiiselfni, #17482

I was given Levaquin in Nov 2008 and now I have Tendonitis/Frozen Shoulder and I just had surgery done. The doctors never told me the side effects of Levaquin and the doctors did not tell me the name of this antibiotic, they gave it to me because they taught I had kidney disease and to find out I never had kidney disease or problem. Can I sue the hospital

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