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Suggest Treatment For Joint Pain And Tendonitis

I was diagnosed with an e. coli infection. I began taking Levoquin. Suddenly I had terrible, crippling joint pain, tendonitis in the back of one leg, and a fever of between 99 and 101. I live in Nicaragua, and chikungunya is rampant where I live. My doctor suggested that I had unfortunately contracted chiky at the same time as my e. coli infection, and she said I should continue with the levoquin. After three days of Levoquin, I was unable to walk or use my hands/thumbs. The pain was unbearable - and unfortunately consistent with both chikungunya AND levoquin damage. I stopped taking the levoquin. two days later I have no joint pain and my temp is normal.
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Hi,

Chikungunya related joint pain can last for a week. The pain can be debilitating and long term in some patients especially with older age and other co morbid conditions. Painkillers can be continued for a few more days for better pain relief. Avoid dehydration. Mosquito repellent creams should be used daily since the region is endemic for the disease.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Joint Pain And Tendonitis

Hi, Chikungunya related joint pain can last for a week. The pain can be debilitating and long term in some patients especially with older age and other co morbid conditions. Painkillers can be continued for a few more days for better pain relief. Avoid dehydration. Mosquito repellent creams should be used daily since the region is endemic for the disease. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician