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:? I was given metronidazole for a tooth infection 200 x 9 tablets and I collapsed I discovered later that I had been given this medication 9 time for diviticulitus over 10 years this last dose has completely upset me neurologically. 2 years later and I have not recovered, my doctor was very helpful and tests were done - I now have reactive hypoglycemia, not connected with diabetes, I have changed my diet, no sugar, and eat small meals regularly, but I also have tingling along the tops of my arms and on the front of my legs in the mornings and a stiff shoulder all because of this antibiotic. Why are tests not done to find out what part of this antibiotic is causing such serious side effects. I want my life back but how. Taking a tissue salt which helps but not a cure. Help.

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  • gwen45436
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    Hi guys, this reading is just awful.  What a horrible drug.  My dentist hands this metronidazole out  like sweets!!  I have not yet taken any.  I have used salt water.  He said I had a big infection under 3 capped teeth and to take it.  The salt water got rid of it.  My hubs had a slight toothache and he prescribed this for him also.  He did the same as me and is fine now.

    What happens if they prescribe it for you - and is there an alternative?

    I know there are loads out there - I am allergic to penicillin so docs don't give me that but what c an the dentist give as an alternative.

    Your stories are horrendous and I soo hope you have found relief.

    G.

  • arlene60803
    arlene60803 Guest

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    I finished a course of Cipro and Flagyl a month ago and still trying to heal my gut. My doctor doesn't seem too concerned about what is happening I still have yeast and staph infections and have very little energy...and no appetite. I know this can take time to heal but getting so discouraged!i just want to feel like living again!

  • zaher14
    zaher14 Guest

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    It seems you have an autoimmune disease called Polymyositis which I was diagnosed with. After reading across the internet I insisted that my gallbladder must be removed cause there was stones and was inflamed and thought it was the culprit who triggered the autoimmune disease.By the way the first thing to force me to go to doctor was something like hypoglycemia which was a side affect of Polymyositis. After removing my inflamed gallbladder Both diseases went a way,Thank God.
  • ana85762
    ana85762 Guest

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    I know this was posted a few years back but has anyone heard anything from the o.p ?

  • kim12266
    kim12266 Guest

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    i have taken loads of metronidiazole with no side effects but a yellow tongue i cant get rid of been treated for it but i still have it a year on annoyin

  • lindsy1990
    lindsy1990 Guest

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    I was given metronidazole 8 days ago for bv. I took 3 500 mgs of it n started to have severe diarrhea abdominal pain dizziness fainting spells I had to leave my job. I had a mental breakdown had to be admitted. she then put me on metronidazole suppository n it started all over again. I begged her to prescribe clyndamyacine she refused. my life is ruined. I lost my job I gotta live in a shelter soon. the er test found nothing so I just seem crazy. I don't know what to do. please help.

  • sharon25222
    sharon25222 Guest

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    i took metronidazole for one week with doxycycline for bv 5 days in develop serve diarrhea heartburn and nausea stopped the meds for two days felt better started them back and finished the metronidazole with in 24 hrs got cankers in mouth diarrhea return and i started itching all over. now it been almost a week and still itching and now my nose has a rash. my intial std testing showed negative for stds so i went had std test done on 28th just to be sure on std testing however my urine negative of anything and now i tested positive for yeast which can be caused by taking metronidazole so now being treated for that

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