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I was put on Levoquin after 4 days of Bronchitis. My body was no...

Posted at 11:31 AM on Oct 22, 2008 by jhirel, #35891
I was put on Levoquin after 4 days of Bronchitis. My body was not responding to the antibiotic so they added Prednisone. I continued on both medications IV for 8 days. After the second day, I developed a severe pain in my groin. I mentioned it to the NP treating me and she said, "we will worry about that once we get the Bronchitis under control". The pain continued as the medication continued. After the Bronchitis was resolved, the pain in my groin was terrible. My doctor sent me for CT scans and and MRI. The next thing I knew I was in the Orthopedic Surgeon's Office talking to him about a total hip replacement. He said the test showed very mild degeneration and he was not sure a total hip replacement for me was the answer. I opted not to have the hip replacement. Diagnostic Testing continued. Finally, my doctor told me that the combination of Levoquin and Prednisone caused a tendon rupture in my groin. He said it would heal but would take a long time. It is now 8 months since I took those medications and my hip is more painful now than ever. I am on pain medication and it does not help. I see my doctor today and we will discuss other options to relieve this awful pain. I walk with a cane and I feel like I will never walk normally again. It has totally disrupted the activities of my life. My doctor tells me to stay off my feet as much as possible to rest the tendon, this is impossible as I am a registered nurse and I am on my feet constantly. This has destroyed my life!
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Reply about 1 year ago on Oct 22, 2008 by antileviquin, #13728

We are sorry to hear what has happened. Much of what happened to you is very familiar.... I too was given Levaquin and Prednisone but in my case it was for a "suspected" sinus infection. After many complaints and 2 ER visits they were still saying it couldn't be the prescriptions. Six months after I stopped the meds I experienced a total right distal bicep tendon rupture. It was surgically repaired since it completely detached. The other arm still bothers me a tremendous amount. I was very fit and very active before this all happened. Now I can barely write on a chalk board with my dominant hand.

I don't know what (if anything) can be done for us but you mention that you are a registered nurse. Please do what you can to spread the word and help protect those that come after us from this suffering. Maybe we are the collateral damage but lets help someone else. I will not stop till I've told every person I know.

I wish you well in your recovery. I know it's difficult but think in terms of years, not days or months. It has been almost 2 years for me and it is getting better.... ever so slowly.

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