Please tell me this won't last very long. I am only on 1/4 dose for a couple of days. I woke
up with a headache, stomach cramps, the shakes, an all over flu feeling. Holy cow. How long do ya'll think this will last?
Christina
Posted by havefaith377 (Member # 15250) on :
p.s.
How long should I give this? Today, I'm thinking if I don't get improvement by this
afternoon...there is no way. I just need some advice on when to call my Dr. and make a
switch. I am dizzy...and nauseous.
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
dumb me -- my doc started me out with a WHOLE pill and didn't know....i thought it was going to die....i had such a massive migraine i just curled up and squalled....
after 3-4 days it went away but it was very tough going.
i'd say hang in there just a couple of more days and see how you do. it's the best, for me, for neuro.
Posted by havefaith377 (Member # 15250) on :
Thaks very much Randi...I will hang!
Posted by CherylSue (Member # 13077) on :
First of all, make sure your Flagyl is brand name (like Pfizer) and not TEVA generic Flagyl.
Next, start off with a sliver of a pill 1/8 every other day or so. Wait for the herxing, and adjust slowly from there.
Start very slowly and build up. Most patients need to do that, although there are a few lucky ones who feel fantastic immediately. Ha!
CherylSue
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Some choices:
1. Back off if you have to.
2. Lower to a SLIVER of a pill if you have to.
3. Ask for tinidazole instead.
4. Call your LLMD if you still can't handle it.....OR make number 4 number 1!!
You must have a lot of cysts to get rid of.... very necessary to get rid of them.
Posted by Chronic Triathlete (Member # 15245) on :
I was told to add Flagyl once a month for 5 days to my regular Mino and Zith. Not knowing, I started with a whole pill (500mg I think) and got the herx from hell. I suffered through the 5 days, but I was a zombie. I was still able to get out, work and do stuff, but it was the toughest drug I've taken to date.
And, I hate to say this, but the cycle the following month was even worse. I actually missed a day of work. This is unusual for me.
That said, I did feel some improvement afterward and the 3rd time was much easier.
Cysts suck. Hang in there. You need to bust them up to get better.
Posted by havefaith377 (Member # 15250) on :
Thanks everyone. I actually feel a bit better today....not great, but a tad bit better. I'm going to up it a bit tomorrow. You guys are great.
Posted by pj1954 (Member # 11722) on :
I did very well on flagyl but I started slow per my llmd's advice its rough for about a week then it gets good on you and I have to say it made a major improvement for me.
Posted by havefaith377 (Member # 15250) on :
thanks pj. I hope very much that starting slowly will make all the difference. Thanks for the response.
Posted by jamescase20 (Member # 14124) on :