Relapse or Flagyl symptoms?

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2MG
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Relapse or Flagyl symptoms?

Postby 2MG » Sat Nov 11, 2017 12:49 am

Well, I am confused and worried.

Today is day 6 of Flagyl, and I still have some D, but minimal. Also, I have been extremely nauseous and vomited. I don't know if this is Flagyl related, or worsening of symptoms.

I saw the tip about the 3 day rule. I'm gonna try that, along with the bland/BRAT diet.

If anyone has any suggestions or comments, I'd love.to hear them.

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Re: Relapse or Flagyl symptoms?

Postby beth22 » Sat Nov 11, 2017 2:37 am

Did you have the vomiting before you started Flagyl or has the started since you took it? If it is after, most likely it is not the c difficile. Flagyl can make some people feel worse than the c difficile. I would contact the doctor who prescribed it and ask if you should continue or switch to vanco or Dificid.

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Re: Relapse or Flagyl symptoms?

Postby georgina » Sat Nov 11, 2017 3:20 am

Flagyl can definitely give vomiting . When i was on Flagyl i had endless nausea and vomiting everything i was putting in my mouth , couldn't eat anything , couldn't even drink water , felt like it was poisoning me. Because of it's side effects i couldn't finish the course , by the 7-th day i was switched to Vanco and felt improvement straigh away.

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Re: Relapse or Flagyl symptoms?

Postby 2MG » Sat Nov 11, 2017 2:57 pm

Thanks, folks. Good to hear from others with similar experiences.

The vomiting is new, only since this round of Flagyl. I was thinking it was the most likely.culprit. Of course, this started after business hours on a Friday. :/ Gonna keep tracking things for 3 days, and see how it goes. I have a GI appointment Wed, and can see my primary this week, too.

This is just a crazy, frustrating situation.

I have to say thanks to all the folks who put the info on this site together. It's very helpful.

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Re: Relapse or Flagyl symptoms?

Postby kombucha » Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:16 pm

Hi,
I was on Flagyl last year for a diverticulitis attack, and it was the worst time of my adult life. I couldn't eat anything but about 4 saltines a day, that I would take with the flagyl. I would literally throw up water, I couldn't have a drink, I could only have small sips, after 5 days of it, I couldn't take it and went to urgent care. They gave me anti nausea pills, and it did the trick to at least help me complete the course. I got the c-diff after the flagyl, sadly, but as far as flagyl, it was horrible, I couldn't sleep, eat, think straight, I was sure I was dying. Once I got the anti nausea pills, I was at least able to have some toast, which was helpful. I didn't think the anti nausea pills would help, but they did, at least to keep me functional enough to complete the course.
Good luck with your appointment.


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