During my last visit to my neurologist (August 31), I mentioned to him that my pulmonologist initially prescribed me with Levaquin (for minor Kleibsella) but I politely refused because of the effects on my nerves (I was given Augmentin instead). I was very surprised with his reaction about it. He said that this "side effects are over-blown". He does not believe that Levaquin (or Fluoroquinolones) has side effects to the nerves. he said there has never been any studies that say about Levaquin or Fluoroquinolones causing damage to the nerves.

I did not argue with him because, as a layman without medical background, I am not well-equipped with sufficient knowledge to argue on something he studied for many years.

I am so tempted to bring him the article I read in one of Mrs.D's links about antibiotics but I dont want to antagonize him because he is good in his area. But, I was just disappointed how can he not know about it????? How can he properly diagnose his patients whose cause has not been determined - but were on this antibiotic????