Levaquin problem! help??

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purplepassionhll

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I was prescribed Levaquin for a infection , i took 1 500mg tab and i started noticing a slight burning sensation behind my knees, i immediately stopped taking the medication after just one dose, it has been 7 says since then and my knee are still bothering me as well as my left rotator cuff, there is still a burning sensation around both knees, i think it may be my patella tendon? my knees feel like they want to buckle backwards a little , and going down stairs i notice it more, same with my shoulder its a slight burning sensation.. i went to my doctors and she said there wasnt much i could do but besides rest and wait to see if it gets worse, i have a apt to see an orthopedic DR.
My main concern is that i am only 26! and i am leaving for the military in 5 months and this could defiantly have a huge impact on my military career! i guess i would just like to know if these symptom will subside? and if you think that all this could be cause of just one dosage?
 
one of the "well-known" problems with levaquin (and it's related family of antibiotics) is that it can cause severe tendon issues. you seem to be more sensitive to these effects than most folks.

your doc's right. there really isn't much to do besides rest and see an ortho if the symptoms don't get any better.

hope you're feeling better soon. :)
 
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