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I know this drug is killing something because of the herx symptoms.Its the crushing depression along with the pain that is the killer.
I also developed the ever so lovely yeast infection.Has anyone done biaxin and pulsed in the flagyl?
I hate stopping a drug that helps but I got to live .Any suggestions at all would be great.Thanks ,RG
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Aniek
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RG,
You might need to cut back on the dose. I pulsed Flagyl staying on Omnicef the full time. My Flagyl pain was the worst pain I've had.
If pain and depression are too bad, then you are stressing your system. That stress can make it harder to heal, so it's not worth it.
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AZURE WISH
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This may sound like a small thing but I found drinking alot of water
helped with the herxes a little.
If your herxing gets too bad please call your dr.
Actually you should call your llmd anyway because the yeast should be dealt with because that can make you feel sicker too.
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Hee Hee- I got out of taking my flagyl for a month because we are moving-and flagyl flattened me physically and emotionally. I felt like a super hero for getting through it last month.
But I made an appeal for this month- I know I'll have to face the music again soon but I think next month (December) I'll plead the Holidays and get another reprieve. Even pulsing is hard.
I sympathize whole heartedly with you-Seems like even though you are prepared for the Herx it still gets to you somehow-but I just kept marking the days knowing it would end.
I still hurt physically, but emotionally I am not so depressed, like stop the world I want to get off depressed. I have still continued to take my doxy and ceftin.
And yes the yeasty beasty got me too. My mouth has cleared up with Nystatin. But down under- well-that's another story- a daily battle. Be sure to let your LLMD know though because there is treatment for yeast.
I'll probably be posting the same thing as you in January-unless she doesn't let me slide for Dec. Then you'll hear me cry the blues sooner.
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I had to do half the dosage of what others were doing. I was taking 500mgs total a day 3 years ago.
I then went off antibiotics, and since back on them, I herxed even worse on flagyl.
Flagyl is one drug that really really helped me. It was my buddy, I stopped it for a month and missed it so, then back on it. Hugged it all night.
Cut back to 1/2 flagyl twice a day or something like this and work up. It worked for me, I even did it alone, and could only use
1/2 tablet twice a day.
Good drug, if you can take it. If not now, later then, but dont give up on it if you herx on it.
Trish
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So sorry you're suffering, RadioGirl. Flagyl's definitely frightful.
Could your doc try Tini instead? Most people find it more tolerable. Pricey, but cool if you have insurance.
I would invest in a bottle of Theralac and take one at nighttime. (Assuming away from meds safely.) You might need to jump start yourself with a script for Diflucan first. Then REALLY watch carbs, and stay on the Theralac every day. It helps enormously.
As much as Flagyl hurts, I recall it (toward the very end of my six week run) giving me enormous relief of symptoms. Almost when I was ready to beg for mercy from my LLMD it relented (it must have sensed it). I never made it higher than 750mg a day.
Then write a note to yourself and pin it to your fridge: "The depression is bullshi_t and is NOT me! IT WILL PASS! My LymeNet friends would not lie!"
Hang in there.
Michelle
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quote:Originally posted by Michelle M: Then write a note to yourself and pin it to your fridge: "The depression is bullshi_t and is NOT me! IT WILL PASS! My LymeNet friends would not lie!"
Good idea!!! Watch your diet and go easy on that flagyl. Tinidazole is a tad easier on the system, I agree!!
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2. You must kill it with anti-fungal herbs and supplements. [e.g....garlic, onion, caprylic acid, Pau D'Arco capsules or tea, clove, grapefruit seed extract, olive leaf extract, oil of oregano, tea tree oil, Echinacea, Goldenseal, black walnut, MSM, barberry root, uva ursi, neem leaf, biotin]
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5. You must cleanse and heal the digestive tract to promote proper elimination of toxins and Candida and assimilation of nutrients. [e.g...chlorophyll, MSM, omega 3 fatty acids found in flax seed and salmon oils, GLA found in borage, evening primrose and black currant oils. Pantothenic acid, digestive enzymes between meals]
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