Great info, as usual from you! I have one other possibility of antibiotic to try. Cefuroxine. I was given it in hospital last January. It was pricey and I have no coverage. I stopped it after a few days as I noticed a couple of hives on my neck. However, I think I want to try it again. I still have them in the cupboard. I am allergic to Cipro, unfortunately. Bad hives. I have not tried the Augmentin with Flagyl. Both of them kill my stomach and cause headaches as well as pretty wiped out. Flagyl used to work alone, but no more. So, we'll give Ceferoxine a shot. Will let you know how it goes.