Hi, my name is Mark. My wife had shoulder surgery about 8 to 9 weeks ago from a torn labrum(?). She had started physical therapy and had been doing great, ahead of schedule the doctor said. Then she became ill with a bad cold and sinus infection that would not go away. Our family doctor prescribed her LEVAQUIN. She took it for about 6 or 7 days and started complaining that both her shoulders were getting worse. I thought it was from the therapy. Next she started cancelling therapy appointments. Her therapist called her in to talk to her to find out what was going on. The therapist wasnt sure what was happening, so she did a little research and told my wife to IMMEDIATELY stop taking the Levaquin. My wife has been off of it for a while and still complains about her shoulders!! The therapist wants my wife to make an app. with our doctor ASAP and get an MRI on both shouldrs just to be sure. We tried, yet they said they dont have an opening for 2 weeks. Should I take my wife to the ER and deal with the outrageous ER bills that I dont have the money for or is there something like a home remedy to help her with the shoulder pain? My wife can barely lift both of her arms!!!!!!!!!!!Thank YouMuch AppreciatedCONCERNED HUSBAND
HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. Levofloxacin can cause ligament or tendon rupture or weakness. In such case you should inform your doctor and stop the Chat Doctor. Orthopedic examination should be carried out. Initially an x-ray of shoulders should be taken and MRI if needed. You should keep your shoulders at rest till then. Over the counter pain medications will give relief also. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks.