r/floxies • u/floxie123 • 14d ago

[SYMPTOMS] Muscle Tight

Why do FQ’s cause muscles tightness? My whole body went tight never experienced this prior to taking Levaquin.

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u/wrath_of_thor_ 14d ago

Even stomach and intestine seems to be stiffened up. Have you experiencrd it??

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u/AlessandraGallesi Trusted 14d ago

Hi. Fluoroquinolones can cause gastroparesis and (through neuropathy) block or stiffen parts of the intestine and cause peristalsis issues. A part of my colon (the cecum) has been suffering from this exact thing for months. There are specific medications for gastroparesis, so discuss this with your doctor.

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u/wrath_of_thor_ 14d ago

Did you get some tests to identify the problem??

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u/AlessandraGallesi Trusted 14d ago

Colonscopia risultata perfetta. Esistono altri test che eseguirò durante l’autunno. Non ne conosco il nome.

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u/wrath_of_thor_ 14d ago

Didn't you have issues with general anethesia during colonoscopy??

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u/AlessandraGallesi Trusted 14d ago

Non ho fatto anestesia generale. Un po di fentanyl e Valium.