I was given levaquin by IV to treat a tooth infection on June 16, 2010,two days before my sons wedding, then followed up with 7 days of 500mg. I had pain in my toe joints that kept me awake the first night of the oral dosage. That was only the beginning of the nightmare I am living. During the treatment and for weeks after I had severe pain in my thighs and upper arms radiating across my chest on the left side, I could barely make it from my bed to the couch daily. The second weak I noticed muscle atrophy on my left thigh and calf, clearly different from my right leg. Then the pain became particularly intense on my right leg followed by at atrophy in that leg as well as my arms. The fourth week I had trouble breathing and severe rib pain. After numerous trips to a primary care, blood tests that were normal, x-rays that were normal, I found a rheumatologist who had treated the painful rheumatoid responses to Levaquin. He prescribed Indomethacin, 75 mg, twice a day. It seemed to help with the rheumatoid symptoms, but my stomach can’t tolerate it. Then more symptoms started, head and neck pressure, agitation, increased anxiety, vertigo, nausea. I place ice packs on my neck and head to reduce the swelling feeling. A burning sensation down my spinal column and painful areas there is also occuring. I am particulary upset and worried about the Central Nervous System effects, focus, cognition, vertigo, emotional regulation, etc. This drug has access to vital brain tissue and transmission. The pain and effects seem to move from place to place. I am completely debilitated, can’t drive places, and live alone now. My life is like a living hell at this point and I am doubting my ability to return to work as a School Psychologist in the fall. I was a slender, healthy 62 year old woman, an avid skiier and kayaker. I am so angry! Information about the debilitating and often permanently damaging drug has been known for years and it was given to me 2 months ago. I would welcome sharing information with other Levaquin sufferers, about symptoms, law suits, and any possible treatments.

Jane