Lower Leg Petechiae

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Specializes in ER, OB/GYN, Womens Health.

Hi all...

Last week I had a urinary tract infection, no fever. A doctor put me on Levaquin for it. That was on Wednesday. Sunday I had done my 2 mile walk in the morning, and added some jogging. Sunday evening, I noticed that both of my lower legs from about the knees down, there is a heavy petechiae. It's still there today (Tuesday). Any ideas?..Thanks.

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Hi all...

Last week I had a urinary tract infection, no fever. A doctor put me on Levaquin for it. That was on Wednesday. Sunday I had done my 2 mile walk in the morning, and added some jogging. Sunday evening, I noticed that both of my lower legs from about the knees down, there is a heavy petechiae. It's still there today (Tuesday). Any ideas?..Thanks.

sooooo weird that I posted with the same subject line last week. Could be an allergic reaction to the Levaquin? Don't really know.

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Specializes in tele, stepdown/PCU, med/surg.

The Quinolone (Cipro, Levaquin etc.) family of antibiotics have been known to cause rashes, petechiae, and even Steven-Johnson's syndrome.

Eliza, did you ever find out what caused your petechiae?

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