Suggest Treatment For Pain In Joints

Posted on Sun, 7 Dec 2014

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Sun, 7 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : I have taken Levofloxacin 750 mg for 2 weeks and after 2 months I am still having bad pains in my joins. Will this go away?

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Considerations

Detailed Answer:
hello and thanks for sending the question.

This would be unusual that this antibiotic is contributing to long term joint problems. Typically the concern is while taking the medication and the main concern is that it can contribute to rupture of tendons.

I would tend to think that your current issues may be related to underlying arthritis. You should probably talk about this with your primary care doctor and discuss potential medication options or possibly visiting with a rheumatologist who specializes in joint problems.

Thanks again for sending the question.

Dr. Galamaga

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar