i did iv flagyl three days in a row w-t-f now 2 days later the dizzy spacy feeling really stinks so i am hoping i am herxing and that backing off will help it has been 2 days off all meds and feel no better yet anyone else take this long to feel better when backing off?? i would really like some input if you guys Thanks Scott
Posted by SickLYme (Member # 34104) on :
Dizziness is always something I experience more with herxing. So my Dr. has me back off all meds for a few days, and detox with water, charcoal and epsom salt baths. It always helps dramatically, and then I restart meds. It is kind of like pulsing. But yes, backing off should help with the dizziness.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I'm a firm believer in backing off the meds. It can save you from damage and from ending up in the hospital.
Posted by LSG Scott (Member # 21624) on :
thanks for the feedback, i still am not doing great here i so please tell me what is the longest time it took for you to get relief from a break
getting a bit freaked out here
thanks
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- It could be a few days or a few weeks.
Although it may be that if you can adjust your Rx combinations &/or support methods it will be easier.
Clearly, a different plan is needed, be that changes in Rx, supplements or dose - or self-care techniques.
Some LLMDs and LL NDs are of firm mind that pushing any patient too much is not good. Some don't even want them to herx more than just slightly as a herx can be damaging.
So, whatever time it takes does not matter so much as finding what works for your body and what will be effective in the long run.
Backing off to what works with your body is important. Be sure to have adequate support, though, as no treatment can work for a body without that.
LIVER SUPPORT LINKS & and several HERXHEIMER support links, too.
Some KIDNEY support detail, too.
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Ginger CAPSULES & B-6 may help with dizziness. See the EAR THREAD below. Also, check for any Rx that may be ototoxic. IF required to treat lyme, liver support is essential.
And all other ototoxic drugs that would not be required for infection should be dropped, if safely possible to do so and there are other ways to address the issues.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Some do better with a different form of flagyl (tinidazole) or a different cyst Rx or supplement altogether. -
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
usually a few days
One time I had to stop for 2 months when babesia meds put me down and out.
Posted by LSG Scott (Member # 21624) on :
thanks, guys this site still rocks all these years later
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Are you also taking some adrenal support? That's also very good to help in situations like this.
Ashwagandha and Cordyceps are tops. -
Posted by bcb1200 (Member # 25745) on :
Hey Scott...hope you feel better. Nothing worse than a scary flare. Be well.
Posted by mlg (Member # 35383) on :
One time when I took flagyl, it took me 2 weeks to kind a feel better. I too felt dizzy and lightheaded, kind of out of it.
Posted by LSG Scott (Member # 21624) on :
thanks guys
Posted by jlf2012 (Member # 36002) on :
My son was on flagyl for two weeks and became sooo sick. It took him over a week to begin to recover once off the flagyl.