Summary
Name: Brenda
State or Country of residence: Ohio
Sex: Female
Age: 47
Quinolone taken: Levaquin
Reason for the Quinolone: Pneumonia
Was a safer antibiotic tried first? : No
How long did you take the Quinolone for? : 10 Days
How long ago did you take the Quinolone?: 8 Months
How much have you recovered as of now?: 60%
How often do you relapse or cycle?: About every other day
Does your doctor agree the Quinolone is the cause of your problems?: Yes
Do you have a history of seizures or neurological problems?: No
Please list anything your doctor did that helped in your recovery: He put me on omega-fish oils, magnesium, anti-anxiety medicine
What has helped you in your recovery?: Stay away from
poultry and caffeine
Brenda's Story
| I am a 47yo female that before taking Levaquin did not present these symptoms of joint and muscle pain, depression and anxiety, numbness and tingling in lower extremities, blurred vision and ear ringing. I have experienced these symptoms going on 8 months. |
Last Updated 3/17/05