After about 10 days on tindamax 2g/d I started being quite dizzy - basically feeling drunk when I walk or move. I stopped it and one week later it hasnt improved.
I'm wondering if it's really due to the tindamax, or to something else. And if it might become permanent or if it should eventually come back to normal
Posted by sickmate (Member # 31502) on :
Also got it from Tindamax. Dunno why. Felt like it makes the infection worse. Never fully away.
Posted by nefferdun (Member # 20157) on :
Have you been treating for babesia? It causes dizziness like you describe and treating the other infections can bring it out.
Posted by Terminator (Member # 27328) on :
I never teated babesia nor other parasites - it's an interesting idea. gotta keep that in mind
anybody else got quite dizzy from tindamax? for how long?
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Yes. I had a lot of trouble from a generic flagyl due to vestibular symptoms (inner / middle ear / balance). It took me a while to get back to my normal after even a couple days on it (I just could not continue).
I have been told that many tolerate tindamax a bit better, though. Generics can vary, so that might be a consideration. In my experience, generics usually are harsher on my ears than the primary brand.
Were you using liver support supplements during?
Liver support (herx support) is supposed to help protect the ears when taking ototoxic drugs (those that stress the inner ear). Key word: "help" - infections and treatment are still hard on ears, though.
For quite some time after stopping ototoxic medicines, they can still affect us, according to Neil Bauman, author of the book "Ototoxic Drugs . . ."
Tinidazole (aka: Tindamax) is listed on p. 169 as an ototoxic drug, with detail on p. 460, regarding the vestibular effects of ataxia (trouble walking) and dizziness.
He does discuss the stress on the liver & kidneys from ototoxic drugs - but does not get into the liver support supplements that can be so vital to those who have to treat infections that can also damage ears (and so much more).
If the liver support you were using did not help enough, you might want to reevaluate the plan with your LLMD or LL ND.
Of course, it could be something else altogether so it's a good idea to report this to your LLMD for advice / assessment.
For now, going dairy-free, gluten-free, corn and soy free, too, may help. All those produce more phlegm in the upper respiratory pathway and that can cause the ears to inflame. -
Posted by Terminator (Member # 27328) on :
ok. so keebler after a while your balance came back to normal? Do you remember how long it took? i just hope my current ataxia/dizziness is caused by the tindamax and that it will eventually completely go away
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- I'm not sure how to answer and be both honest and encouraging. "Normal" has not been in my vocabulary for a long time.
However, thinking back to the 3 different trials of a generic flagyl:
I seem to recall that - each time - it was probably a couple of weeks after stopping it that I went back to "my normal" as before starting it. I did use liver support prior to and during but it was not enough for me.
There are many variables in my case, though.
Wish I could be more help and have an exact play by play of what is to be expected.
In addition to gentle and consistent liver and adrenal support now, I recall having to go back to my vestibular exercises (like Qi Gong and Tai Chi) to gain back some balance skill.
Mostly, though, just patience, strict avoidance of phlegm producing foods and time.
Be sure to protect your ears from too much sound right now, especially bass enhancement. That can irritate the nerves in the ear.
RESTING the ears - aggressive resting - in a dark and quiet room, with torso and head elevated at 30 degree incline (higher than feet) is the best position for allowing healing of ear tissue.
When you feel like a little music, MOZART or HAYDN are the best to help the balance parts of the brain heal.
Neither of those composers ever "dumped" erratic emotional deluges into their music so you can count on nearly everything of theirs to be uplifting. For quieter times, select sonatas.
Beyond that, Quartets or chamber groups are easier to follow that full orchestra pieces, too. The full orchestra pieces also tend to swell with excitement that can be rather stimulating.
Ambient music can also be very nice, especially at night. Brian Eno's "Music for Airports" and the like. Music that does not have repeating tune - and no lyrics. It's just calmer for the brain.
Good luck. -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Have you been assessed for KPU / HPU ? Or any other kind of porphyria? That could explain harsh reactions to some Rx. -