Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Pain In The Joints And Legs After Taking Levofloxacin?
I took Levofloxacin 500mg in August 18th. Started to have severe pain in all my joints and I get a very mild temp every night. is there anything that can help. I am in a lot of pain and cant sleep at night every since I took the drug. My legs also hurt a along with my knees and shoulders.
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
Hello,
You want to know the causes of the pain you are going through. Here are few reasons:-
1. Sometimes, when Levofloxacin is taken much above the desired dose or taken along with other medications or taken along with alcohol, drug interactions & side effects may occur resulting in drug induce SLE (not definite but possible) or unexplained nerve dysfunction/damage.
2. It may occur due to vitamin B12 deficiency. If you are diabetic keep the blood sugar levels under control. Avoid alcohol intake. Stay away from addictions if any, for they will worsen your symptoms.
3. You have symptoms of SLE, an autoimmune disease, when immune system will attack your body tissues/tendone & cause nerve damage. Peripheral neuropathy (could be diabetic neuropathy)
4. Neuropathy (Nerve dysfunction) triggers RA/OA. No worries. Get thorough medical check up done, to evaluate the degree of damage to the nerves & developing SLE (Nerve conduction tests, Imaging & CT, MRI). Get tests done to rule out arthritis (CRP, anti-CCP). Get treated at the earliest as nerve disorders take time to heal. In the meantime take food rich in vitamin A, D & B1, B6, B12 along with folic acid & minerals.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
You want to know the causes of the pain you are going through. Here are few reasons:-
1. Sometimes, when Levofloxacin is taken much above the desired dose or taken along with other medications or taken along with alcohol, drug interactions & side effects may occur resulting in drug induce SLE (not definite but possible) or unexplained nerve dysfunction/damage.
2. It may occur due to vitamin B12 deficiency. If you are diabetic keep the blood sugar levels under control. Avoid alcohol intake. Stay away from addictions if any, for they will worsen your symptoms.
3. You have symptoms of SLE, an autoimmune disease, when immune system will attack your body tissues/tendone & cause nerve damage. Peripheral neuropathy (could be diabetic neuropathy)
4. Neuropathy (Nerve dysfunction) triggers RA/OA. No worries. Get thorough medical check up done, to evaluate the degree of damage to the nerves & developing SLE (Nerve conduction tests, Imaging & CT, MRI). Get tests done to rule out arthritis (CRP, anti-CCP). Get treated at the earliest as nerve disorders take time to heal. In the meantime take food rich in vitamin A, D & B1, B6, B12 along with folic acid & minerals.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....