Tendonitis Caused By Levaquin
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Achilles tendonitis? Levaquin? I got treated at a clinic for an e.coli urinary tract infection while I was pregnant (no health insurance.) It was a free sample and I called but they have no record of the medication they gave me in my file!!!! However I have had raging Achilles tendonitis for about 4 months....it is killing me.
1. I want to make it better. What can I do to help my condition? It seems to get worse with driving (right leg) and walking, unfortunately.
2. I need some financial compensation is this is due to a drug!!!! The tendonitis would have developed about 10 months after the antibiotic I took for my UTI. Could it be the Levaquin that caused it? I am not going to be sure it was Levaquin till I talk to my midwife there, if she is still working there, and even then, may not find out. If I can't prove it was Levaquin I took because the clinic did not keep their records (!!!!), then can I sue? In fact, could I sue anyway for side effects on tendons?
petunia0384 replied: "You could try talking to an attorney, but without any records or proof of what drug you took, I really doubt there is much of anything they can do to help you. Also, since the tendonitis happened 10 months later, it would be hard to prove any connection between that and a drug, too. Levaquin can cause tendonitis, but so can overuse or injury. I injured my foot at the gym and had tendonitis for months. The only thing you can really do it rest it, maybe put a brace on it, and take anti-inflammatory drugs. I know you said you don't have health insurance, but if you can, you should try to see a doctor, if you haven't already, to make sure that what you have is DEFINITELY tendonitis.
Personally, if I were in your position, I'd be calling a doctor instead of a lawyer."
Levaquin Side Effects? I was prescribed Levaquin 750 mg antibiotic last night for a sinus infection. It's only been twelve hours and I'm experiencing pain in both of me knees that is the equivalent to a throbbing toothache (I was also given a Decadron shot & Tramodol). I've read that Levaquin can cause Tendonitis, but surely it wouldn't have such a horrible effect after one dose? I think I'm gonna to discontinue it anyway. Any info will be aprreciated.
Susiecat replied: "This drug has been linked to Tendonitis.
Usually it is the Achilles Tendon which is affected.
(which is the tendon that attaches the calf muscle to the heel bone)
The manufacturer of the drug has put a 'Black Box' Warning on the
drug.
This is an indication that the drug should be used with Caution!
It is unlikely that you would experience this effect after just one dose but to be on the safe side, you should contact your doctor.
There are other drugs that can be used for sinus infections .You should talk to your doctor about your pain in the knees and then discuss to be put on another antibiotic ."
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