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Have Mild Achilles Swelling And Tendon Tenderness. Treatment For Levofloxacin Tendinitis?
Question: treatment for levofloxacin tendinitis-mild only achilles swelling & tendon tenderness had 4 days floxacin only 3 weeks ago
thank you
thank you
Brief Answer:
Drug induced tendinopathy rest for atleast6 weeks
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is unfortunate that you had quinolone induced tendinopathy. The reasons behind why these drugs cause are unknown.
However the painful part needs to rest and be immobilized for at least 6 weeks in case of mild tendinitis (no rupture of tendon). You just need to wait for recovery that means the treatment is intuitive as there is no miracle cure. You should XXXXXXX Orthopedic surgeon to suggest best splint required for immobilization.
I generally refer such cases for Ultrasound or MRI to know the extent of damage caused before acting towards treatment. You should also keep this in mind and tell doctors in future not to prescribe Quinolone based drugs like Cipro, levoflox.
I have really tried to give a professional opinion here.
Drug induced tendinopathy rest for atleast6 weeks
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is unfortunate that you had quinolone induced tendinopathy. The reasons behind why these drugs cause are unknown.
However the painful part needs to rest and be immobilized for at least 6 weeks in case of mild tendinitis (no rupture of tendon). You just need to wait for recovery that means the treatment is intuitive as there is no miracle cure. You should XXXXXXX Orthopedic surgeon to suggest best splint required for immobilization.
I generally refer such cases for Ultrasound or MRI to know the extent of damage caused before acting towards treatment. You should also keep this in mind and tell doctors in future not to prescribe Quinolone based drugs like Cipro, levoflox.
I have really tried to give a professional opinion here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli
please advise if using local steroid--pensaide--or systemic anti inflamatories
like naprosin might help or is that contra-indicated
thank you
like naprosin might help or is that contra-indicated
thank you
Brief Answer:
No need of steroids
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I do not suggest the use of steroids so early, however the choice of Nsaids (Naprosyn) can be tried if there is swelling and redness as well.
If there is only pain then you can try with higher dose of Acetaminophen like 650mg per dose.
Hope this helps.
No need of steroids
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I do not suggest the use of steroids so early, however the choice of Nsaids (Naprosyn) can be tried if there is swelling and redness as well.
If there is only pain then you can try with higher dose of Acetaminophen like 650mg per dose.
Hope this helps.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli
last question
are you familiar with "Pensaide" which delivers steroid thru the skin when applied localy--helps my arthitic jts a lot
would this be OK or could it hinder healing ? if you do'nt know please just say so
Thanks for all your help
R Detwiler MD
are you familiar with "Pensaide" which delivers steroid thru the skin when applied localy--helps my arthitic jts a lot
would this be OK or could it hinder healing ? if you do'nt know please just say so
Thanks for all your help
R Detwiler MD
Brief Answer:
I know only Pennsaid which is topical pain killer
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry I do not know of any topical steroid Pensaide. I know topical Diclofenac sodium which is a pain killer. It also relieves the arthritic pains.
Thank you
I know only Pennsaid which is topical pain killer
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry I do not know of any topical steroid Pensaide. I know topical Diclofenac sodium which is a pain killer. It also relieves the arthritic pains.
Thank you
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Dr. Aparna Kohli
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