DS, 11, is being switched to Flagyl, after experiencing severe mood swings (Herx) from Augmentin and Zithromax for almost 4 weeks. He is diagnosed with Lyme and Bartonella. Any advice on how to make life easier for him. He is hating school-not wanting to go. Very defiant and snappish. On the plus side-his Bart rash has diminished and his cognitive skills are improving. Also, he takes Diflucan and many supplements.
Posted by kimmie (Member # 25547) on :
Flagyl can be rough...prepare him and your family and let everyone know it will get better. Flagyl for me made me so depressed, I cried a lot. Just know that it is essesntial to get well.
Posted by kgg (Member # 5867) on :
My son hated Flagyl because it gave him a strong metallic taste in his mouth. He is very taste sensitive. One thing that helped was using a straw when drinking.
I also ramped him up on the dose. I know many start out taking the full dose. But I started at 1/4 tab of 250mg a day and ramped up from there. The physician that ordered it told me to stop when I reached a dose that I felt better on. That was a very small dose of 1/4 tab in the AM and 1/2 tab in the PM.
I don't blame your son on hating school. Who could want to be there when they feel like they do?! Many schools will work with you for a home tutor. Remember, gaining his health is more important than school IMHO.
Hang in there Mom, Karen
Posted by ryansmom (Member # 27456) on :
Thanks for the advice. I have been letting him sleep and go to school later. We will start the Flagyl on Thurs. I'm scared for him.