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I am a 29 y/o male.this month i got a terrible sinus infection, p...

Posted at 9:56 AM on Apr 22, 2009 by s_a_town, #40847
I am a 29 y/o male.this month i got a terrible sinus infection, probably due to a month's struggle with allergies. I was initially prescribed Augmenting but after just 1 pill i was up all night with stomach cramps & diarrhea. I was scared to take another dose so my dr. prescribed me Levaquin as an alternative. After reading the warnings I became very worried due to the fact that I already have lower back/hip and joint pain issues. I also work evening freight at Home Depot. After 1 Levaquin yesterday morning, I went to work ready to take it easy and not hurt my body more than it already does... after about 30 minute of simply opening small boxes and putting light-weight merchandise on the shelves, i began to feel extreme tension/aching in my hands and fingers.I was being very careful with my back & neck, but never even thought this might effect my hands??? I woke up this morning hoping it would be gone... no such luck, even after a full night's rest they still feel like i have arthritis, and no my hips (S.I. joints)are popping out like crazy. i am about to take the 2nd dose, only b/c my ears nose and throat do feel much better. I am just glad I picked up paperwork/and can afford to take a few days of LOA if this gets any worse. It is hard for me just to type this now : (. I'm scared.
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Reply 6 months ago on Apr 22, 2009 by eacriscione, #19105

I am currently on Levaquin now. I had taken this about 2 months ago for a sinus infection and it returned again. The first time I took it two months ago, I didn't experience the side effects that I am now. I was only on the 5 day pack and this time I am on the 10 day cycle. I am experiencing Light headiness, Fogged mine, Not hungry to eat, Pressure in my head, Tight muscles in the neck, and tiredness. Has anyone else experienced these side effects before? It's making me nervous because I am only on day 4 with it. I feel like I am coming to work drunk everyday!

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Reply 6 months ago on Apr 23, 2009 by rosaria67, #19121

You both need to STOP taking this poison right now and get something different. Levaquin has RUINED thousands and thousands of people's lives. You are both having some symptoms, but trust me..they get worse and they last for a very long time...16 months for me so far. Please listen to all of us who are screaming about the evils of these medications!

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Reply 6 months ago on Apr 23, 2009 by xargaw, #19136

You need to stop this drug NOW. Anyone that experiences any side effects is a candidate for more and more severe side effects at the time of dosage and months thereafter. Levaquin and other quinolones like Cipro and Avelox are all poison to you. Each dose is more dangerous to a person having side effects. Your life long health is at stake. If you are having any tendon or joint paint, DO NOT take anti-inflamitories or do any workout type exercise. It will make it worse and could cause serious harm.Your tendons are weakening and could rupture.

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