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Topic: One day on Flagyl, and I already feel like this!!!???

havefaith377
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 15250

posted

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

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havefaith377
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 15250

posted

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.

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randibear
Honored Contributor (10K+ posts)
Member # 11290

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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.

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havefaith377
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posted

Thaks very much Randi...I will hang!

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CherylSue
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 13077

posted

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

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Lymetoo
Moderator
Member # 743

posted

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.

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Opinions, not medical advice!

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Chronic Triathlete
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Member # 15245

posted

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.

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03.31.08 Diagnosed IGeneX WB with Bb
04.08.09 Fry Bart

Updated 02.06.10 � On an ABX break since July 09, gluten-free, lots of exercise.

My blog: http://www.chronictriathlete.com/wordpress

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havefaith377
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 15250

posted

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.

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pj1954
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 11722

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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.

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havefaith377
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Member # 15250

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thanks pj. I hope very much that starting slowly will make all the difference. Thanks for the response.

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jamescase20
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Thats the way it is, i went though exactly that.

I dought brand name has anything to do with it.

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