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This has happened to me twice... I have bartonella. Am taking Levaquin, plaquenil, and Clindamycin (sp?) I think the Clindamycin breaks down the biofilm and causes uncomfortableness in my legs and arms. As an added bonus, I can't sleep all night despite taking Ambien, colonapen, Hydroxyzine. Has anyone else experienced this? Is it a herx?
I am just trying the Levaquin and plaquenil tonight to see if I have this reaction. If not, I think Clindamycin is the culprit.
I am to take Clindamycin with water five times per day. I will probably start early in the AM as I don't think this side effect would be so bad except for the insomnia. Maybe take one - two doses tomorrow before 5:00 and work my way up?
Does this sound familiar to anyone? Is this a herx? Maybe my body is breaking down the biofilm and it causes this electric, uncomfortable feeling in my arms and legs. It's almost like restless leg syndrome. I can't stop moving... I look like a crack addict in the movies with no crack! Just moving my arms and legs around constantly unable to sleep. Please tell me I am not alone on this one?
What can I do? I've tried increasing magnesium, taking electrolytes, going to the bathroom, but nothing helps!
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Insomnia and change in sensation in your legs are levaquin side effects. Read it on the official levaquin website:
In fact, the site says that insomnia is a COMMON side effect of levaquin.
Clindamycin does not list any of these side effects, so I don't suspect it is the problem.
When you get any med, read the insert, especially all the possible side effects of each med first thing. Highlight them. Then, when you get side effects like insomnia or strange sensations, look over the side effects for each.
If a med is giving you a side effect, you then need to see if they are ones that need reported to the doctor or not.
According to the levaquin site, you should report insomnia to your doctor. I think it is important to tell him the change in sensation in your legs also since the site says change in sensation and possible nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) have been reported.
Peripheral neuropathy means sensations in arms and legs, which is exactly what you have.
So, I suggest you call your doc on Monday and report these side effects. Your doc may decide you need to stop the Levaquin.
This site says to stop levaquin if you get tingling in your hands or feet, and notify the doctor.
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