HELP....

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Flagil is a prescription for a parasite killer. check with your pharmacist &

he should tell you. Mog

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metronidazole

(Flagyl, Metryl, Protostat, Satric, Neo-Tric)

Drug description

Metronidazole is an antibacterial and antiprotozoal drug. It is

commonly used to treat a condition called amebiasis. Amebiasis can

cause diarrhea in people with HIV/AIDS. If the amebiasis is severe or

does not respond to treatment with metronidazole alone, iodoquinol or

diloxanide furoate may be added. Another intestinal condition called

giardiasis is also treated with metronidazole. Other conditions that

this drug may be prescribed to treat are trichomoniasis, anaerobic

bacterial infections, bacterial vaginosis, Helicobacter pylori and

antibiotic-associated diarrhea and colitis. Both pill and ointment

preparations of metronidazole have been used with some success in

treating the skin inflammations and eruptions caused by rosacea.

Side effects

The most frequent side effect is nausea. This is sometimes

accompanied by headache, anorexia, dry mouth, and a sharp, unpleasant

metallic taste. Rarer side effects can include vomiting, diarrhea,

abdominal pain and constipation. The drug can affect the nervous

system and cause headache, dizziness and peripheral neuropathy. Less

frequently it may cause depression, irritability, restlessness,

insomnia and convulsions. Urinating may become painful and urine may

become dark or reddish-brown due to the way the body absorbs the

drug. Rare effects on the blood are leukopenia and thrombocytopenia.

In cases of hypersensitivity, allergic-type skin reactions and nasal

congestion may occur.

Dosage

For acute intestinal amebiasis the standard dose is 750 mg three

times a day. In children this is reduced to 35-50 mg per kg of body

weight in three divided doses daily. For giardiasis the usual dosage

is 250 mg three times daily.

How long it may take to work

Your doctor will monitor your stools for the presence of the

parasites that cause amebiasis and giardiasis. Treatment is usually

for 5-10 days in cases of amebiasis, 5-7 days for giardiasis.

Managing side effects

Take with meals to avoid stomach upset. Avoid alcohol as vomiting

will result due to the drug. Other medications can be affected by

metronidazole. Levels of anticoagulants, lithium and phenytoin may be

dangerously increased. Disulfiram and metronidazole should not be

used together due to the possibility of acute psychoses and

confusion - manufacturers recommend a two week break between these

treatments. Barbituates may increase levels of metronidazole in the

body, increasing the risk of side effects. Cimetidine (Tagamet) may

decrease the amount of metronidazole in the body and lessen its

effects.

This information is specific to the use of this medication for HIV-

related conditions. For additional information about this drug for

other conditions, refer to: www.nursespdr.com/ and

www.healthanswers.com/Library/library_fset.asp

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specific treatment for any health-related condition. The medications

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> Can someone please tell me ASAP what FLAGIL is? Is it an

antibiotic????? I

> have been fighting the " yeast " for a month and don't want to take

> antibiotics... by doctor called in " FLAGIL " and I need to know is

it an

> antifungal or antibiotic.... sitting here waiting for some kind

soul to help

> asap...?!!!

> Thanks so much....

> Ruth... where are you ???

>

>

>

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I have been on Flagyl. It *is* an antibiotic (you

should have heard the doctor trying to convince me to

take it!)... but it fights ANAEROBIC bacteria, which

are sort of co-conspirators with yeast. To my

knowledge, it is not directly effective against yeast,

parasites, or anything other than oxygen-hating

bacteria.

It worked well for me the first time I took it -- but I

didn't know then what I do now, and didn't take

advantage of the opportunity to repopulate my colon

with good bacteria. I think that gave the yeast an

opportunity to really get a foothold... the good

bacteria were gone, then the bad bacteria got knocked

out too! Yeast acted just like a teenager left home

alone! LOL I believe now that it wasn't helpful the

next time I took it because the yeast had become the

problem, rather than the anaerobic bacteria.

Be sure to take probiotics *generously* while on

this -- as that space becomes vacant when the bad

bacteria die, you want the good bacteria to get there

before the yeast does! And for pete's sake DON'T DRINK

ALCOHOL!! Flagyl is a chemical cousin to

" antibuse " (sp?), the drug they give to alcoholics to

discourage them from drinking. As my doctor put it,

" It won't kill you, but you'll wish it had! "

It doesn't have the famous unwanted side effects of

other antibiotics (since they tend to kill

oxygen-friendly bacteria). Used properly, it just

might make you feel better. But I would say DON'T EVEN

PUT ONE IN YOUR MOUTH TIL YOU HAVE A *PRIMO* PROBIOTIC

TO TAKE WITH IT! None of these lame one-strain things!

I'm partial to PB-8 or Primal Defense.

Bottom line: shouldn't hurt, might help.

> Can someone please tell me ASAP what FLAGIL is? Is

it an antibiotic????? I

> have been fighting the " yeast " for a month and don't

want to take

> antibiotics... by doctor called in " FLAGIL " and I

need to know is it an

> antifungal or antibiotic.... sitting here waiting for

some kind soul to help

> asap...?!!!

> Thanks so much....

> Ruth... where are you ???

>

[Guest guest]

I just wanted to post all my results including both blood and saliva so you guys

can give me some more guidance. also, i'm so confused about whether or not i

should try iodine and if i should consider taking adrenal support and if so, how

do you know what to take. i heard some are stronger than others---isocort, HC,

cortef....

i'm still debating on whether i should start the armour or not....

also, today, i felt horrible--i got the panicky feeling, i felt like i was

going crazy, i thought i had to leave work....it's such a horrible feeling, my

head actually felt some pressure, not like a headache but more pressure. i

thought i would feel better after i ate something, but it's still there, just

not as bad. i hate this feeling, it really scares me and i feel like " what if i

end up in the hospital in the psych ward or what if i have to take my ativan

which just zonks me out. " i'm wondering if this is thyroid related or is

something else going on??

well, here are my results:

SALIVA:

Free Cortisol Rhythm (6-28-06)

7-8 am 19 range is 13-24 normal

11-noon 5 range is 5-10 normal

4-5 pm 9 range is 3-8 elevated

11-midnite 4 range is 1-4 normal

DHEA 3 range is 3-10 borderline

fTSH 40 range is 26-85 normal

fT4 .18 range is .17-.42 normal

fT3 1.26 range is .28-1.10 high

TPO negative

Estradiol 13 range is 5-13 normal for

follicular stage?

Progesterone 29 range is 20-100 normal for follicular

stage?

Free Testosterone 18 range is 8-20 normal

BLOOD:

TSH

11-12-04 2.45

9-27-05 4.30 2 wks. post

miscarriage

10-13-05 3.11 1 month post m/c

10-24-05 2.41

11-10-05 2.61 2 months post

m/c

12-12-05 2.68 3 months post

m/c

12-21-05 3.10

2-14-06 2.78 5 months post

m/c

3-31-06 3.23

6-16-06 2.60

1-07 3.31

2-22-07 2.40

10-13-05 Thyroglobulin Antibodies was <20 and the reference range is <20

10-13-05 Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies was <10 and the range is <35

10-13-05 Anti-Streptolysin O was 51 and the range is < or = 200

10-13-05 ANA Screen was negative

FT3 and FT4

10-13-05 326 (230-420) and 1.5 (.8-1.8)

11-10-05 305 (230-420) and 1.1 (.8-1.8)

2-14-06 330 (230-420) and 1.3 (.8-1.8)

6-16-06 280 (230-420) and 1.5 (.8-1.8)

2-22-07 332 and 1.3

Total Cortisol

10-14-05 28.7 range is 4.0-22.0

10-26-05 21.0 same range

2-14-06 17.5 same range

6-16-06 18.0 range is 3.0-17.0

Ferritin

10-14-05 23 range is 10-154

12-12-05 24 same range

2-14-06 20 same range

6-28-06 23 same range

2-22-07 25

B12

10-14-05 322 range is 200-1100

11-10-05 382 same range

2-14-06 307 same range

3-31-06 247 same range

6-16-06 739

2-22-07 332

I would appreciate all your help. thanks--PJ

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First off stop beating yourself up. You are human and holiday weekends prove to

be tough. Forgive yourself. Its over now and all you have is this moment.

Secondly, just wondering what your dose is? How are you administering and what

exactly you are administering? How many days on vlcd? Was it your tom? Following

protocol and drinking your water??

--- Original Message ---

From: " angela thomas " <amthomaz77@...>

Sent:Mon 7/6/09 9:19 am

Subj: HELP....

I have been on Hcg for 24 days and have lost a total of 13 pounds.  I had been

at a stand still for the last 8 days.  That's very demotivating.  Bad thing is I

was so demotivated this weekend that I did not by any means follow my diet.  Is

there anyway possible to get back on track after falling completely off?  Its

Monday morning and now I'm feeling bad about eating the bad things.  If anyone

has anything for me, please let me know. 

sasat @ 77

[Guest guest]

Oh one more thing... How many pounds do you have to lose? Sheree

--- Original Message ---

From: " angela thomas " <amthomaz77@...>

Sent:Mon 7/6/09 9:19 am

Subj: HELP....

I have been on Hcg for 24 days and have lost a total of 13 pounds.  I had been

at a stand still for the last 8 days.  That's very demotivating.  Bad thing is I

was so demotivated this weekend that I did not by any means follow my diet.  Is

there anyway possible to get back on track after falling completely off?  Its

Monday morning and now I'm feeling bad about eating the bad things.  If anyone

has anything for me, please let me know. 

sasat @ 77

[Guest guest]

ok i read all the emails that are sent, I am still learning everything.so i inject myself with 50 cc e4ach morning. I am on the Hucog 5000 iu. Yes I am drinking plenty of water each day. I forgot to add that after weighing myself this morning, I gained 3 lbs over the weekend. I am trying to lose 15- 20 more pounds.sasat @ 77From: shereerivest@... <shereerivest@...>Subject: Re: HELP.... Date: Monday, July 6, 2009, 12:06 PMFirst off stop beating yourself up. You are human and holiday weekends prove to be tough.

Forgive yourself. Its over now and all you have is this moment. Secondly, just wondering what your dose is? How are you administering and what exactly you are administering? How many days on vlcd? Was it your tom? Following protocol and drinking your water?? --- Original Message ---From:"angela thomas" <amthomaz77@...>Sent:Mon 7/6/09 9:19 amSubj: HELP....I have been on Hcg for 24 days and have lost a total of 13 pounds. I had been at a stand still for the last 8 days. That's very demotivating. Bad thing is I was so demotivated this weekend that I did not by any means follow my diet. Is there anyway possible to get back on track after falling completely

off? Its Monday morning and now I'm feeling bad about eating the bad things. If anyone has anything for me, please let me know. sasat @ 77 ------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

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> From: shereerivest@... <shereerivest@...>

> Subject: Re: HELP....

>

> Date: Monday, July 6, 2009, 12:06 PM

>

> First off stop beating yourself up. You are human and holiday weekends prove

to be tough. Forgive yourself. Its over now and all you have is this moment.

Secondly, just wondering what your dose is? How are you administering and what

exactly you are administering? How many days on vlcd? Was it your tom? Following

protocol and drinking your water??

>

> --- Original Message ---

> From: " angela thomas " <amthomaz77@...>

> Sent:Mon 7/6/09  9:19 am

>

> Subj: HELP....

>

> I have been on Hcg for 24 days and have lost a total of 13 pounds.  I had been

at a stand still for the last 8 days.  That's very demotivating.  Bad thing is I

was so demotivated this weekend that I did not by any means follow my diet.  Is

there anyway possible to get back on track after falling completely off?  Its

Monday morning and now I'm feeling bad about eating the bad things.  If anyone

has anything for me, please let me know. 

>

> sasat @ 77

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My daughter has had a helmet for 2 weeks now and everything has gone smoothly so

far. The last couple of days on the back of her neck (bottom of head) I have

noticed some red spots. It's hard to tell cause she has a red birth mark and

hair so I have been just keeping an eye on it. Well tonight it is very noticaly

bright red. I cannot get a hold of anyone at the clinic until Monday so am not

sure what I should do. Should I leave her helmet off tonight? She is a back

sleeper should I try to get her to sleep on her tummy? Please help me I have a

very tired screaming baby and dont know what I should do!!!

[Guest guest]

The first week my son had his helmet he had huge red blotches on his head that ended up getting rubbed raw by the helmet and then infected.  CT told us to leave the helmet off for the weekend.  We had an appointment on the following Monday.  I would leave it off until you can talk to them.  Since it is early in her treatment, it is ok to leave it off for an extended period of time.

On Sat, Oct 3, 2009 at 11:23 PM, l_peaches <L_peaches@...> wrote:

 

My daughter has had a helmet for 2 weeks now and everything has gone smoothly so far. The last couple of days on the back of her neck (bottom of head) I have noticed some red spots. It's hard to tell cause she has a red birth mark and hair so I have been just keeping an eye on it. Well tonight it is very noticaly bright red. I cannot get a hold of anyone at the clinic until Monday so am not sure what I should do. Should I leave her helmet off tonight? She is a back sleeper should I try to get her to sleep on her tummy? Please help me I have a very tired screaming baby and dont know what I should do!!!

[Guest guest]

I would tend to agree that you should probably err on the side of leaving the helmet off for at least some of the time. You want to get it looked at and be able to avoid an infection that would cause you to have to leave it off for longer.

Re: HELP....

The first week my son had his helmet he had huge red blotches on his head that ended up getting rubbed raw by the helmet and then infected. CT told us to leave the helmet off for the weekend. We had an appointment on the following Monday. I would leave it off until you can talk to them. Since it is early in her treatment, it is ok to leave it off for an extended period of time.

On Sat, Oct 3, 2009 at 11:23 PM, l_peaches <L_peaches@...> wrote:

My daughter has had a helmet for 2 weeks now and everything has gone smoothly so far. The last couple of days on the back of her neck (bottom of head) I have noticed some red spots. It's hard to tell cause she has a red birth mark and hair so I have been just keeping an eye on it. Well tonight it is very noticaly bright red. I cannot get a hold of anyone at the clinic until Monday so am not sure what I should do. Should I leave her helmet off tonight? She is a back sleeper should I try to get her to sleep on her tummy? Please help me I have a very tired screaming baby and dont know what I should do!!!