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sandim
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I am diagnosed with bartonella and Lyme's disease. Last month my family physician put me on levaquin for a sinus infection. She gave me a months worth. I am almost finished the prescription and have had a lot of eye pain, burning and light sensitivity. I also have foot pain again, which I haven't had in awhile. Is this a side effect from the medication or could it be a bartonella herx? Thanks.

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didogs
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Hi-when I am herxing from bart, I get dry, itchy eyes. Even if the med isn't levaquin. And my foot pain is more pronounced. Just my experience-I only lasted a few days on levaquin so can't comment on the side effects part.

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droid1226
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That's a Herx. Not really a common side effect of Levaquin, but def sounds like Bart and Lyme are coming out of hiding. Is your foot pain by your achilles? Or is it on the sole?

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sandim
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Thanks for your replies. Droid, it starts at my heel and then goes up to my Achilles. Do you have Bartonella? What do you take?

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droid1226
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Yes I have bart. Levaquin was great for it. But I needed a lot longer than a months worth. I'd keep an eye on the achilles because lev can rupture it in some cases.

It's a fine line between treating and creating more probs. I think it sounds like your herxing but if the achilles gets very painful, I'd call doc.

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surprise
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It is recommended to take a lot of magnesium while on Levaquin- away from it-

When I was on Levaquin (1x a day, in the a.m.) I would force myself to take a 3-4 cup Epsom salt bath every single night-

I was very worried about possible tendon rupture. I think by doing this, and extra vitamin C, helped and I made out okay.

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