New joint pain with Levaquin (3 days) for strep throat, Mino/Flagyl 3 mo trx now

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

On Minocycline 200 mg M-W-F, & Flagyl Tu-Th for 3 months now. Stopped taking

Methotrexate (20 mg per week dose) 3 months ago also. Started taking Levaquin 3

days ago for a strep throat infection (used to get them all the time before my

tonsils were removed 8 yrs ago). Lots of new onset joint pain everywhere. Is

this likely a flare of my RA or a result of the Levaquin? Levaquin has a boxed

warning of tendon rupture, don't want that. Need some experienced feedback

here.

Thanks everyone!

[Guest guest]

I am on minocine and doxy daily. I've got sore throat twice within a month in

june-july. Doctor prescribed an anti biotic for treting my sore throat.

after few days of taking new antibiotic, He experinced lots of ache and joint

pain. The pain went away after finishing the course of the new anti biotic.

though not sure I guess you have HERX.

soheila    

From: jeepgadget <vonda3d@...>

Subject: rheumatic New joint pain with Levaquin (3 days) for strep throat,

Mino/Flagyl 3 mo trx now

rheumatic

Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 2:29 PM

 

Hi all,

On Minocycline 200 mg M-W-F, & Flagyl Tu-Th for 3 months now. Stopped taking

Methotrexate (20 mg per week dose) 3 months ago also. Started taking Levaquin 3

days ago for a strep throat infection (used to get them all the time before my

tonsils were removed 8 yrs ago). Lots of new onset joint pain everywhere. Is

this likely a flare of my RA or a result of the Levaquin? Levaquin has a boxed

warning of tendon rupture, don't want that. Need some experienced feedback here.

Thanks everyone!

[Guest guest]

There is a warning out re: Levaquin.  On TV, they said that it causes tendons

and other muscular tissues to break down.  There is a number to call if you get

these symptoms, but I didn't write it down.  I will try to make note of it, but

you should inquire with your health care provider or google Levaquin for more

information.  You need to check that out.  It could be a herx or it could be the

side effect of the Levaquin.  Sorry, your doc gave you Levaquin.  I had it in

the hospital in 2005 for one day only when they thought I had pneumonia, but it

turned out to be Pulmonary Fibrosis.  Glad it was for one day only.  I hope they

remove it from the market as it causes a lot of damage.  Look into it.  Dolores

& Mike

From: jeepgadget <vonda3daol (DOT) com>

Subject: rheumatic New joint pain with Levaquin (3 days) for strep throat,

Mino/Flagyl 3 mo trx now

rheumatic@grou ps.com

Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 2:29 PM

 

Hi all,

On Minocycline 200 mg M-W-F, & Flagyl Tu-Th for 3 months now. Stopped taking

Methotrexate (20 mg per week dose) 3 months ago also. Started taking Levaquin 3

days ago for a strep throat infection (used to get them all the time before my

tonsils were removed 8 yrs ago). Lots of new onset joint pain everywhere. Is

this likely a flare of my RA or a result of the Levaquin? Levaquin has a boxed

warning of tendon rupture, don't want that. Need some experienced feedback here.

Thanks everyone!