Levaquin - Drug Interactions / Side Effects Message Board

Surgery042909 · 06-02-2009, 12:54 PM

Hi!

I had spinal surgery on April 29th, I developed an infection at the suture for which I was put on Levaquin.

I took 500mg for 6 days.

The 6th day I broke out in a rash on my neck but I was itchy all over my body for several days afterwards. Good news the infection and itching has gone away but the bad news is that I am now having trouble with both my legs and feet. My GP said it is tendonitis from the Levaquin and to step lightly until the pain subsides so I don't rupture the tendon. Neither my GP or surgeon can seem to answer how long that pain will last. Can anyone share their experience??

Judi

AuntieLeela · 06-02-2009, 07:43 PM

Depends on lots of different factors so it's hard to tell - not just how much you took and for how long but also your age and overall health. I only lasted three days on Levaquin and my tendonitis faded after a week, two weeks maybe. (and I have severe RA which can aggravate the problem)

Hope you feel better soon!

Surgery042909 · 06-03-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by AuntieLeela

Depends on lots of different factors so it's hard to tell - not just how much you took and for how long but also your age and overall health. I only lasted three days on Levaquin and my tendonitis faded after a week, two weeks maybe. (and I have severe RA which can aggravate the problem)

Hope you feel better soon!

thank you. At least there is hope it will go away. I am 45 was in good health except for the spinal issue which is why I had to have the surgery. I want to get back to the active busy life I enjoyed before these troubles began.

hessie28 · 07-21-2009, 03:10 PM

Levaquin is the only antibiotic I can basically take. Allergic to most others.
It works for me. I usually get pain in the bottom of my feet. When you get up to walk it feels like someone is pulling from each direction.

Mention the rash to your Dr.

I've been taking Macrobid on and off for years for bladder infections. This time i took it and about an hour later I broke out in a rash all over. It felt like heat going through my body. Then the nausea hit. I also swelled up. I almost went to the emergency room but took two antihistimines and it settled down. I was swollen for two days after.

The Dr. said it can happen just like that. So, just mention to the Dr.

John S · 09-24-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Surgery042909

thank you. At least there is hope it will go away. I am 45 was in good health except for the spinal issue which is why I had to have the surgery. I want to get back to the active busy life I enjoyed before these troubles began.

Hi - Has your pain gone away since?