Avelox tendon rupture

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Avatar m tn I have tendonitis as a result of taking Avelox. Is this a condition that can be treated like other tendonitis and what is the prognisis?
Avatar n tn On July 8, 2008 the Food and Drug Administration slapped a black box warning on Cipro and other, similar antibiotics due to an increased risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture. Recent adverse reports include ruptures to the shoulder, hand, bicep or thumb tendons." "Fluoroquinolones carry a Black Box Warning To/For Doctors." http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/features/cipro/cipro-side-effects-antibiotic-drug.html#.U0Ar5HQ8lCx From The FDA: http://www.fda.
Avatar n tn There is a proximal biceps tendon at the shoulder joint, and a distal biceps tendon at the elbow. When the biceps tendon ruptures, this tendon is detached. Following a biceps tendon rupture, the muscle cannot pull on the bone, and certain movements may be weakened and painful. There are two types of biceps tendon ruptures: Proximal type is the most common type of biceps tendon injury. It is most common in patients over 60 years of age, and often causes minimal symptoms.
Avatar m tn I took a 7 day course of 400mg Avelox about one month ago (April 5th). I have had a good amount of tendon pain mostly in left achilles and in tendons on top and bottom of arch of foot as well as some heel and knee pain. Again, like I said primarily left side. The achilles pain has subsided some, most of the pain and discomfort now is in the foot.
Avatar n tn At this moment, we are two on this site, we both had complete Achilles tendon rupture, just one day apart. We both had late surgery (5 days after the accident).
Avatar m tn Was Levaquin knowing as a cause of Achilles tendon rupture before September/2006?
Avatar f tn Ciprofloxacin, Avelox, Levaquin, norefloxacin, etc) cause, instead of choosing to diagnose each symptom individually?
Avatar n tn There is rupture of the capsule medially with high signal fluid surrounding the subscapularis tendon. Under flouroscopy, the capsular leak was seen very early in the examination...." However, it goes on to state that there is no evidence of rotator cuff tear and the glenoid labrum is intact. I am just wondering if this finding means surgery is a necessity at this point. I wont see DR for a few more weeks. Thanks again.
Avatar f tn hi everyone this is my first time here the problem i have is my husband had a complete rupture of his right achilles tendon in march 2009 he decided to heal the conservative way by Sept he was in so much pain and no one would listen to him we looked for a second opinion and April 2010 he had his first op the surgeon removed the outer sheath of the tendon and shortened it by October 2010 it had degenerated and had to have another op where the surgeon took the tendon away and replaced it with his
Avatar m tn There could be degenerative changes in the patellofemoral ligament or a repeat rupture of quadriceps tendon or malalignment of the tendon. Arthroscopic surgery gives a complete view of the joint and depending upon the cause treatment can be taken up. Best.
Avatar m tn Hi! I've just had my tendon repaired after suffering a full rupture whilst playing rugby! How long is the recovery period will I be able to run again or will I ever be able to play contact sports again?
Avatar f tn We were very lucky as the rupture of the tendon occurred at the proximal end but left some tendon still attached so the repair was done attaching the two ends of the tendon. So far, so good. By February, his basketball game should be as good as ever! One other question, because Caleb is 6'1" and about 161 lbs. with long legs, is there any concern about his left leg having the same problem? He is a sports-aholic--he'd rather be playing some kind of ball than eating or sleeping.
Avatar n tn Mild tears may recover in a week while a complete rupture of a tendon can take months to fully heal. A fully ruptured tendon may require surgery to make full recovery.
Avatar m tn You are over reacting. Why continue to exercise the arm, which will only exacerbate problems and risk a repetitive stress syndrome, if you believe the tendon is injured? Pulling tendon away from bone requires a great deal of force, and is very traumatic, usually accompanied with a loud snap followed by sharp pain and much swelling and bruising. You report none of these symptoms.
Avatar f tn I have had SEVERE joint pain from taking avelox. After 2 days of taking the antibiotic for a combined sinus and a mrsa staff infection, I had crippling joint & tendon pain in my knees, ankles, Achilles, shins and hips. After calling my dr. and speaking to my pharmacist, i stopped taking the medicine immediately. I made an appointment with the prescribing dr.
Avatar f tn In those with certain diseases such as gout and hyperparathyroidism; tendon rupture may result. Other general causes are direct trauma and decrease of blood supply. You should be careful and should avoid any injuries, avoid direct stress to your quadriceps tendon and also should avoid steroid injections. Avoid simultaneous quadriceps contraction and also stretching of the muscle. Take care!
1994720 tn?1352742233 Also, since the surgery and a sepsis infection that nearly took my life, I get severe nerve, tendon, and joint pain after eating primarily proteins and am exhausted all the time. I am sick of always being the mystery diagnosis patient! Also, my iron and ferritin levels have been on the low end, though I take Slow FE and cook with an iron skillet. And, my Alpha 2 and Beta globulins are low now. Any feedback???
Avatar m tn Levaquin is associated with an increased risk of tendon rupture or swelling of the tendon (tendinitis) in all ages. This risk is higher if you are over 60 years of age, are taking steroids (corticosteroid drugs), or if you have kidney, heart, or lung transplants" ..... "Tendon rupture can happen while you are taking Levaquin or up to several months after you have finished taking it.." and .... "Damage to nerves in the arms, legs and hands can happen.
Avatar m tn That is an excellent question, since both antibiotics are fluoroquinalones, the same class of drugs. It is not a good idea to take a "lot of these drugs". Tendon rupture and horrible aches and pains for months can result. People have different genetic tolerances. I can tolerate Cipro, for example, however Levofloxacin caused me terrible problems for almost eight months. Getting back to your question the answer is "probably", but not absolutely positively. .
Avatar n tn I recently had surgery to repair a complete rupture of my Gluteus Medius Hip Tendon. Three holes were drilled in my hip bone and the tendon was located and sutured into these holes. A pig skin graft was used to help secure the sutures. Also I had a Bursectomy and a bone spur removed. I would like to hear comments from anyone else who has gone through this. How long post surgery to be pain free? How is walking and climbing stairs?
Avatar m tn can a patellar tendon rupture be diagnosed by just looking at the leg or should there be more tests done to confirm this to be the problem?, and also my mother has not complained of any pain at all, She just describes it as a weakness in the leg and a feeling that she will fall, and in fact has fallen. When someone describes a ruptured patellar tendon it always seems to accompany a great deal of pain.
Avatar n tn An MRI revealed a gluteus medius tendon rupture. My orthopedist drilled 3 holes in my hip bone and then sutured the tendon back on to the bone. He also did a Bursectomy and removed a bone spur and used Blood Platelet Therapy while he was in there. I also had thought a lot of the pain was Fibromyalgia but now I realize that it was this hip injury. The way I understand this is that it is the fluid that is toxic and can completely destroy your tendon.