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I began taking Levaquin for a kidney infection. After the first p...

Posted at 12:50 PM on Aug 27, 2009 by bowler, #44053
I began taking Levaquin for a kidney infection. After the first pill (500mg) I had insomnia, joint pain and a little under the weather. I thought maybe it was a combination of the pill and still having the kidney infection. I figured the infection wasn't gone because the first med, Sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160 I had a reaction too also. That was prescribed for 10day when I only was 4days into it with that pill. So I went from Friday to Monday without any medications. I felt that the kidney infection was still there because I was still hurting, not as bad as when I went to ER but knew it wasn't gone. So Monday night I started taking the Levaquin. Felt bad after the first pill but after taking the 2nd pill I became very weak, had ringing in my ears, eyes started to swell,had sweats nausea, stomach hurt and became very bloated, neck pain so bad I could hardly turn my neck. Pain running down into my shoulder blades, jaw pain, sore throat, nausea, felt like someone was squeezing muscle in left arm and squeezing muscle on left side of neck Started to have some muscle pain in right calf. Call Dr. on call and he said STOP taking the medicine, take some Benadryl and if gets worse go to the ER. Well, I took some Benadryl which made it seem a little better, but this is the day after and my muscles by my shoulder blades are so sore and have a burning sensation. I still feel somewhat weak but not as bad as last night. Seems I tired out real quick. This medicine made me feel like I was on the way out. I was prescribed it for 7 days and only took it for 2. Now I am very hesitant about taking anything as I have had reactions now to 2 different meds. Still don't know if kidney infection is gone or not. Does anyone know of any natural ways to rid yourself of kidney infection? I would appreciate any advice anyone has. All I know this has been 2weeks of @@@@ since I was diagnosed with this kidney infection.
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Reply 2 months ago on Aug 30, 2009 by v1206kp, #22637

I have taken Levaquin several times for recurrent sinus infections but have not had such a profound reaction as you have, although I have had a lot of health problems even though I live a healthy life. Because conventional medicine didn't seem to be working for me and I didn't want the side effects of a number of drugs, I went to an herbalist recommended by several friends. I suggest you find a good herbalist or naturopathic doctor in your area who can recommend some natural herbal remedies for you. I have been seeing an herbalist for heart palpitations, muscle and joint pain, bladder leaking and abdominal pain and cramping. She has helped me immensely! She told me I should not be eating dairy products because of my blood type, and since I cut way back on dairy, I have not had a sinus infection. The heart palpitations were due to a severe Vit A and D deficiency; the stomach cramping and bloating stopped after ridding my gut of bacteria with hertal remedies. Most recently, my herbalist found I had bacteria in my bladder and kidney stones and put me on a regimen of colloidal silver (a natural antibiotic) Uva Ursi, Chinese Kidney Activator, Hydrangea and Black Walnut. Earlier, she found I was deficient in Magnesium, as were many other people and even horses she has recently treated. She said I was also deficient in MSM sulfur, which combined with magnesium deficiency can cause a lot of muscle problems. You need to be tested by a reputable herbalist to determine what your body needs to cleanse and heal it. Best of luck to you!

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