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Topic: How much Magnesium / Vit C while on Levaquin or Factive?

bcb1200
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 25745

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I've read that it is good to load up on Vit C, Magnesium, and ALA while on Factive or Levaquin to avoid tendon issues.

How much do / did you take?

Also...I have noticed very mild discomfort in my Achilles, but it isn't getting any worse. Is this normal?

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Bite date ?
2/10 symptoms began
5/10 dx'd, after 3 months numerous test and doctors

IgM Igenex +/CDC +
+ 23/25, 30, 31, 34, 41, 83/93

Currently on:

Currently at around 95% +/- most days.

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rmsfnc
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 27539

posted

Be careful. The achilles is the most commonly ruptured as a side effect from levaquin. Cannot speak to Factive. I've seen many achilles ruptures/repairs in my day. Trust me when I say it's something you don't want to experience.

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bcb1200
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 25745

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I'm on Factive so it is less of an issue with this drug. But I am being VERY careful.

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Bite date ?
2/10 symptoms began
5/10 dx'd, after 3 months numerous test and doctors

IgM Igenex +/CDC +
+ 23/25, 30, 31, 34, 41, 83/93

Currently on:

Currently at around 95% +/- most days.

Posts: 3134 | From Massachusetts | Registered: May 2010 | IP: Logged |

back2game
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 23927

posted

My LLMD has me on 2,000mg of C and 400mg of Magn., but I had to stop the Factive and Flagyl. Severe abdominal issues with them, metallic taste, constant nausea.

Still taking the C and Mag. though.

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CNS Lyme 05/08 - EIA 1.16+, IGG 18+, IGM 23+
01/11-IGM 31 Epitope Positive
01/11-IGM 31+++, 41+, 58++, 83-93+, 23-25IND, 39IND
01/11-IGG 41+
Vasculitis 01/07,MCTD 05/06,Fibro 11/04, Myofascial PS 11/03
Embedded Tick app. 1990

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