Summary
Name: Peigi
Email: peigip@sympatico.ca
State or Country of residence: Canada
Sex: Female
Age: 78
Quinolone taken: Levaquin
Reason for the Quinolone: Lung infection
Was a safer antibiotic tried first? : No
How long did you take the Quinolone for? : 4 days
How long ago did you take the Quinolone?: May, 2003
How much have you recovered as of now?: Less than 10%
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: I am now taking acupuncture to try to cure the night pains in my foot and ankle
Peigi's Story
| The Achilles tendon in my left leg has been ruptured. I took Levaquin in May of 2003. Prior to that I walked two to three miles without problems. Now I have to use a scooter to get around. The continual night pains in my foot and ankle disrupt my sleep and leave me exhausted. |
Last Updated 9/13/04