http://www.medications.com/effect/view/33691 I've been taking Levaquin for about 3 weeks. Last week, suddenly, every joint in my body started aching. I mean from my neck, hands, hips, knees, ankles, feet, everything. For the past week, when I wake up, I can't even make a fist without experiencing e Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:57:24 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/33691?item=11451 My problems started when I was given a prescription for Levaquin at the ER for treatment of a diverticulitis attack. I was not told of any side effects, just told to drink lots of water when I took the pill. I had been given 2 morphine shos and wasn't in http://www.medications.com/effect/view/33691?item=11451 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:14:42 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/33691?item=11471 Sorry you have joined us jimmyjam....I hope you stopped taking it immediately! Like you I was a healthy, active physically fit 40yr old who had always been athletic and outdoorsy...camping, hiking, all that good stuff. Now two plus years after taking this http://www.medications.com/effect/view/33691?item=11471 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:20:39 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/33691?item=12793 My mother in law has experienced similar side affects. She has permanent nerve damage, mostly in her face. What are the doctors tellin you the problem is? I have researched the drug Levaquin and have found a lot of problems with the drug. If you find out a http://www.medications.com/effect/view/33691?item=12793 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:11:39 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/33691?item=13806 I haven't been here in a while, but I'm happy to report that I have begun to feel much better. Thank God! It's taken a couple of months, but most of the joint pain is gone. I still have pretty severe pain in my right thumb, and I don't know if that will http://www.medications.com/effect/view/33691?item=13806