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Started Flagyl yesterday morning and feel GREAT today! I was expecting to get hit hard. Is this the honeymoon before the meltdown??
Are there others that felt better on Flagyl? How come I'm not herxing? Perhaps it's a little early...
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Ugh I'm starting my 3rd day and I don't feel much of anything yet. My neck is my main complaint and it hasn't let up. I'm not sure if my heart/chest hurts as bad. But other than that, I don't feel anything yet and that makes me worry.
I start Rocephin next week. I hope that brings out some kind of a reaction so that I know I am on the right track.
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Hey Rachellemarie,
I always tell everyone here that I love Flagyl. It always makes me feel better, and is the most affective abx I've ever used.
Do be prepared though - you are likely to be in the honeymoon phase. One day is not long enough to typically produce a herx. After several days, when it really gets in your system, you'll likely experience an increase in symptoms and feel not so great.
Enjoy your great day!
Lauren
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Don't be fooled, flagyl is known for coming out of no where to knock you down into the pit of herx hell.
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Are you on generic of regular Flagyl? I couldn't get past the third day of 1/8 and 1/4 doses. Black depression. However, some people love it. It's either love it or hate it.
Cherylsue
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I've been on Flagyl since June....It has been a GOD-SEND for me. My skin has cleared up, my brain fog has gone away and I have lots of energy from it.
I did start a new ABX with it the other day and boy it has hit me hard.
But overall, I really like Flagyl...glad you feel good taking it.
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Everyone is different. Some meds never made me feel anything until I was on it for a few weeks. Others, like tetracycline hit me hard very quickly.
Try not to stress to much about having a herx. I use to do that and it really isn't worth the worry.
You might be lucky and do great on Flagyl. It is really to early to tell.
I loved it. It made me feel so energized.
Best wishes, kit
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Thanks Kit, good advice. I too feel like I have more energy and just generally feel better and now I'm on Day 3. I know I might still get bad, but enjoying it while it lasts! I noticed I don't need to sleep as much and wake up in the morning with a clearer head and more energy (not drained).
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