Levaquin PROBLEM> HELP??

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?

Hi eh2484

Here is a well regarded site describing Levaquin (Levofloxacin):

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/d...s/a697040.html

From the symptoms you describe you can see that this drug could give you these sorts of adverse effects you are experiencing.

Physiobob is really a Physical Therapy site and we are not really the experts on drugs and drug side effects. I agree that after taking one dose seems a bit surprising but it is possible and only a physician who is thoroughly familiar with the drug can really tell you.

It sounds like these problems do subside over time but could be months. I am not knowledgeable enough to tell you whether physical therapy could help you - under normal circumstances the problems you are experiencing are the bread and butter of PT. So getting PT may help, but ensure the PT seeks information from a physician. the issue here is whether therapeutic exercise could aggravate the pathology

You have been recommended to rest - in most musculoskeletal problems rest has been shown not only to be ineffective but harmful. On the contrary - therapeutic exercise and physical activity is often warranted and helpful. In this case,because of the drug related cause of the problems the situation could be different. However I think the physician should really justify why they are recommending rest over active treatment. The physician could be right but probably it is a case of this being relatively uncommon therefore there is an absence of evidence for the best treatment. Given your desire to pursue a physically demanding career this issue needs to be sorted out for you. Prolonged rest may be counterproductive

A team approach is what is needed here.