Hey bros, I was put on levaquin for prostatitis about a month ago. I was given 30 tabs at 500mg/day. On the third day I began feeling an aching in my knees that was very noticeable. On the fourth day my achillies tendons became very sore. That is when I knew the medicine was affecting me since achillies ruptures are listed as a possible side effect. I quit taking the meds that day and figured my problem would be solved once it got out of my system, but I was definately wrong. Now all my joints hurt pretty bad and are even getting slightly worse over time.
I started to search on the net about possible side effects and found a ton of people that experienced similar problems and most say there isnt any treatment or cure and have worsened symptoms over the period of years. Just do a search on fluoroquinolones (the drug family) and you will find thousands of people with joint and other problems that led to debilitation with some and chronic pain with several.
Is there anything I can do to assist recovery or combat the progression? I have seen emeric help several people out with different things and thought he might have some insight, but I would appreciate anyones help. Im trying to stay active, but this is starting to shut me down. Im hurting even at rest now.
Thanks in advance.
I started to search on the net about possible side effects and found a ton of people that experienced similar problems and most say there isnt any treatment or cure and have worsened symptoms over the period of years. Just do a search on fluoroquinolones (the drug family) and you will find thousands of people with joint and other problems that led to debilitation with some and chronic pain with several.
Is there anything I can do to assist recovery or combat the progression? I have seen emeric help several people out with different things and thought he might have some insight, but I would appreciate anyones help. Im trying to stay active, but this is starting to shut me down. Im hurting even at rest now.
Thanks in advance.