Flagyl

 I really don't know! I was going by the info I receive on this site, but that's a great question! Sadly, I had to stop taking it. I guess it was just too much for my system. Perhaps I will do some research. Thanks, Zuzu!
Erin

The only time I've ever taken Flagyl it wasn't for a gut issue---but it sure gave me one! Like you, I had terrible diarrhea, plus an upset stomach and I just felt---wretched. I simply couldn't finish the 'script, so I went back and got something different.

 MsBatt, I still seem to be recovering from only taking 4 pills! Strong stuff! LOL
Erin

I was already at the chronic, explosive diarrhea before I started the Flagyl.  What I noticed was that it started helping with my gas issues.  I'd already done an elimination diet and have been gassy all my life.  I did find that it was better to stop the probiotic I was taking while I was taking Flagyl as it's going to kill both the good and the bad.  After you are done with the 5-10 day dose, start back on your probiotic.  I ended up taking 2 rounds of Flagyl but still had the diarrhea until I discovered Chia seeds.  That fixed my problem.  

I do take Flagyl as maintenance doses.  1 or 2 a week, or 1 a day for 3-4 days if I'm going to be around folks for the weekend.  It does help with the BM smell.

You may want to try to take just 1 a day and extend it longer.  Remember it will be killing all the good & bad bacteria in both limbs.

 Good info, Chris! Thanks! I had extensive dental work and not being able to eat anything, I relied on shakes. This was the one thing I thought was giving me all of my problems..gas, stench. It turned out not to be that at all. It seems fat is the culprit. I'm not one that adds extra fat to my diet unless on rare occasion I eat a piece of toast so this is going to be very tricky. As soon as the girl at work comes back from vaca, I think I will try Flagyl again taking just 1/day & adding the chia. I was taking chia daily, but wondered off of them just like everything else in life! I have to do something. The stench is ruining my life! Thanks again for your help!
Erin