Does anyone have experience with Flagyl?

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When my son was 2, he was tested for celiac. The G/I doc said all

testing was negative but he did have a " negative overgrowth " and

prescribed Flagyl. This was a long time ago, but I do remember the

Flagyl helping alot. I asked how this came about and was told

sometimes antibiotic use can do this.

So I have my own sinus issues. After long treatment with Augmentin

(which did not clear my sinus BTW) I got another infection (female-

related) and the doc prescribed Flagyl....7 days. After just 2-3

days I remember thinking that my sinuses were clearing. After 7

days well I can tell you they are much better and I have not been

this clear all year. I think the 2 or 3 frosts we have had here

helped too.

So here my son is (6) and he has had his share of sinus problems and

antibiotics (Including augmentin), and now has VERY similar symptoms

to what I was having before Flagyl...lots of post nasal drip, and a

feeling of not being able to clear the base of your nose. I once

asked Dr G about prescribibg Flagyl for my son (for his GI issues)

and he said he did not like to hit things with a sledge hammer if he

didn't have to.

I understand Flagyl is a differnet type of antibiotic, working on

anaerobic bacteria, but understand nothing more. I want to ask Dr G

about this too.

Thanks for any info/experiences anyone can share.