[edwinlgreen]

I just spent 5 days in the hospital. Friday I had a pretty strong case of the Noro Virus. I went to the IR because of concerns of the effect on MG and because my wife insisted because I looked so bad. The hospital decided to admit me. I also had a small bruise on my arm because of damage from a needle during a sugar diabetics test. During the stay I spiked a one time 103 degree temp. The virus symptoms were practically gone after the first day, probably because they kept me on IV fluids.

The hospital ran a number of tests including an MRI of the stomach because of the virus and the temp spike. It showed a small air bubble that the surgeon said was insignificant, I was given antibodies because of concern from the infectious disease oncall doctor. I was given Levofloxacin pill form (750 MG every 48 hours for 10 days after release. I also had at least one dose by IV in the hospital, and Metronidazole 500MG every 8 hours for 10 days. I was advised the Levo could make the MG worse but that I should take it,

I also have a small clot in a minor artery from the bruise.

My Neuro from Baptist Jacksonville was contacted early on and a Neuro from Mayo was the on call at the hospital and saw me as well. Both are considered heavy hitters for MG. The drug store print out does not say consult your doctor, it says Levo should not be used with MG. I have not seen a warning that specific for one disease only on a drug store sheet before. that is the reason I am asking this question.

I have never felt like I was near a crisis. The ER Doc thought I was but the Mayo Neuro said I was not. I have had some throat symptoms causing slurred speech but no negative reaction to the antibotics that were given in the hospital by IV. I did pretty good on all of the inhale exhale tests in the hospital. Have any of you ever been prescribed Levofloxacin before by a doctor knowing you had MG.

It sounds to me like I am treating a fairly minor issue with a drug that could cause an exacerbation of a major one.