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Suggest Treatment For Upper Arm And Leg Pain While On Levaquin

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Posted on Mon, 14 Sep 2015
Question: I have been taking levaquin 500mg 1 a day for 7 days for kidney infection. now my upper arm behind my legs are very painful. nothing works for the pain. tried hydrocodne 5/325 1tab, and aleve. what should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Need more info

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

I understand that you are in severe pain following a complete treatment for kidney infection, however i need a few more details in order to help you

1. I did not understand what you mean by 'upper arm behind my legs', did you mean both your arm and legs hurt? Is it right arm or left?

2. What is the type of pain? dull, sharp, pricking, etc?
3. Is it present through out the day or only at some point?
4. Any difficulty in moving about after this?

Please get back to me, I am awaiting your reply

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (47 minutes later)
both arms hurt towards the joints. behind each leg towards rhetoric joint. dull pain all day.hard to raise arms and pain walking.
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Side effect of levoflox

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

It looks like you are suffering from side effect of levaquin. It is a known side effect of levofloxacin

Here is how you should go about it

1. tab acetaminophen three times a day will help reduce the pain. A better drug would be aceclofenac twice a day ( requires prescription )
2. diclofenac gel three times a day over the tender areas
3. apply ice pack over the tender areas for instant relief
4. Please approach your local doctor for examination and investigation of the symptoms worsen

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Upper Arm And Leg Pain While On Levaquin

Brief Answer: Need more info Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query I understand that you are in severe pain following a complete treatment for kidney infection, however i need a few more details in order to help you 1. I did not understand what you mean by 'upper arm behind my legs', did you mean both your arm and legs hurt? Is it right arm or left? 2. What is the type of pain? dull, sharp, pricking, etc? 3. Is it present through out the day or only at some point? 4. Any difficulty in moving about after this? Please get back to me, I am awaiting your reply Regards