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My nightmare started in August with migraines. I had 4 migraines in 8
weeks. Let me tell you first, that I am a 42 year old mother and
wife. I am overweight but have no complications due to the weight. I
have always been a healthy person other than my weight and allergies.

My GP sent me to an ENT thinking that my migraines may be a
consequence of a sinus infection. He had given me zithromax. The ENT
saw me one time, did an endoscope and put me on 750mg of Levaquin for
10 days. 5 sample pac's and a prescription for the other 5. He said
out of the hundreds of prescriptions he had written for it, not one
reaction until recently.

The leaflet, from the pharmacist, did NOT include the blackbox
warning, but it did have several side effects listed and I needed to
hear from a live person that this was going to be okay. The
pharmacist assured me that it was fine. His words were, "If two
people go out into the street and one gets hit by a car and dies,
they have to list it". He said that this was no different than the
zithromax I had taken weeks ago.

Now I can't sleep at night from the pain in my shoulders. My knees
hurt very badly and my elbows are on fire.

I have seen a Rhuemotologist. My blood work all came back clean
except for the Sed rate which was slightly elevated. The ENT
recommended PT and OT.

I don't know where to go to from here. How do I find a doctor to
manage this? I haven't been able to find a post online of any
treatment that helps. The results from the CT the ENT ordered are
back. They have asked me to schedule an appointment to get the
results. This is the same doctor that gave me the Levaquin. I would
rather not use this doctor again. But what doctor is going to pick up
from here and treat me?




Fri Jan 2, 2009 12:44 am

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My nightmare started in August with migraines. I had 4 migraines in 8 weeks. Let me tell you first, that I am a 42 year old mother and wife. I am overweight...
janetandericschmitt
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Jan 2, 2009
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The most difficult thing you will face is finding a physician who even has a clue. About the best you can do is seek treatment for the problems and try not to...
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davidtfull
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Jan 2, 2009
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Oh I am afraid you might have opened a flood gate: I suppose my first question would be, Do I or Do I not schedule PT and OT. Is this something that helps? ...
janetandericschmitt
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Jan 2, 2009
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he can now hear the popping of my joints (?) when I move, this is not in my head. And I am not alone! ... From: janetandericschmitt...
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In a message dated 1/1/2009 6:57:44 PM Pacific Standard Time, janetandericschmitt@... writes: Janet, Physical therapy helps some people but has shown to...
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... Hey Dave, I am curious....I took the last pill Nov. 18th so would taking one caplet (lowest dose) of Advil bring on more of the CNS symptoms I get off and...
mnccall
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I am curious....I took the last pill Nov. 18th so would taking one caplet (lowest dose) of Advil bring on more of the CNS symptoms I get off and on? Or would...
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Cindy, It is better to avoid concurrent therapy of fluoroquinolones with NSAIDs, and members who have been given fluoroquinolones who have a history of central...
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davidtfull
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Jan 3, 2009
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... Hey Dave, Thank you so much for answering my questions! I have done a bit of research on this but still learning so much from other sources and mostly from...
mnccall
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Jan 4, 2009
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I took the Centrum Silver for a while too....they were my mom's, but she wasn't taking them (she never "listens")..... My Women's MegaVits just had so much...
~ Shells ~
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... Red Beets huh? Really? What about canned red beets? Or do you have to eat them fresh as well as the tops?? How do you do that? What do the tops taste like?...
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In a message dated 1/3/2009 8:15:18 PM Pacific Standard Time, mnccall@... writes: Centrum Silver I didn't laugh as this is the same one I have taken for...
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Awwww... Dave! I love dogs! I miss my two dogs (Greyhounds). They were a very sad casualty of my divorce. I miss them to death. We are in Orlando and Calypso...
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... Glad to hear Centrum Silver does not cause you any problems. I will lay off all of my supplements for the time being as I see how this CNS stuff progresses...
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Cindy, My own philosophy concerning religion is very simple, even to be considered naive by some. I don't worry about my life here on Earth for the most part....
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Gosh Dave,   I like your philosophy and the way you look at things. I respect what you believe and I think it has gotten you through some mighty difficult...
Cindy Call
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Jan 5, 2009
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It must take an immense amount of faith to have seen under the covers of the facades these bodies impose and still think yourself something other than a...
Hal Fisher
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Hal....what happens when you die and find out "OOOops, there really IS a God"?? Heh ~Shells~ [:p]...
~ Shells ~
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You see I don't fear that. I've freed myself from believing just to believe so I can keep going. I doubt a god would appreciate someone believe just to be...
Hal Fisher
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Just so you understand.....it is ~people~ who make the mess, because of our free will. And I do respect your belief, opinion, whatever..... (and trust me...
~ Shells ~
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There is a God. I know this without a doubt. Whatever else happens to me in life, I will never forget the day He spoke to me. I am 1 of those who saw the...
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You should have asked what was behind door number 2. I've heard voices in my head and I don't think they (yes, pural) are Gods. What makes the dreams we have?...
Hal Fisher
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I'll yank all my comments if you want Capt Dave, you're input is far more valuable to me than these discussions. Hal ... are ... happens to ... that ... that ...
Hal Fisher
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I think we should not discuss religion per se as it always causesa fight. I believe everyone has a right to whatever gives them strength at that time in their...
Jen West
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Jen, I can see what you're saying, but I think we should be able to discuss it and all be respectful of each other's beliefs. The problem on the other board...
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Jan 5, 2009
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Yes I agree. As long as people don't become hateful towards one another. I also have faith in God and believe Jesus is the ultimate healer.  I have been saved...
Jen West
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Amen and Amen. I was raised attending church, private Christian school, Christian husband, etc (my world has always been very small). He -God- has always been...
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Hal, your comments don't offend me & I truly hope mine don't offend you. BTW, I was uncertain of what was behind door number 2 because I wasn't a church going...
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Actually, if all it gave you was two choices then I don't think there is a third. Life or death makes it sound pretty final. Hal ... I ... life. ... pural) ...
Hal Fisher
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