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C-Diff

kismet — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 10:57:36 GMT

OkeyDokey, Finally I'm cleared of C-Diff. I didn't need the implant because after I took 5 days of antibiotics I felt better and things changed. During this time my daughter was checked and found out she is a carrier so she couldn't donate anyway. I talked to my doctor on the phone and then made an appointment to see him to go over things.

Because I have to take 2 antibiotics before any type of surgery my GI said to take 5 days of the Vancomycin along with the antibiotics. He said this should prevent any C-Diff from coming back. Also, I told him that I felt that the Vancomycin went through me too fast to do any good. When I took the 5 day I took Imodium with it and for some reason it worked. I have no symptoms so I didn't get a recheck. It feels so good to be rid of that. My GI sent a prescription to my pharmacy to hold when and if I need it. So things did turn out well for me. 4 months of it was worse than childbirth.

I never used so much bleach.

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AngelPuppy1 — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 12:46:52 GMT

Good for you! That must be such a relief! People don't realize how horrible this stuff is.

I have been on some serious heavy duty meds for a year now and am very concerned about this. I have been faithfully taking probiotics since I've been on this medicine and pray that it will protect me as much as possible.

I hope you have continued good health!

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adelle38 — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 19:59:00 GMT

Good to hear you're doing better.

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Reba055 — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 20:02:41 GMT

Thank goodness you are better. I'm sure that was a nightmare!!

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RedTop — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 23:04:14 GMT

Very glad to read this good news kismet!

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Helen Bach — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 21:23:04 GMT

my mother died of C Diff

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CatLady72 — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 21:49:12 GMT

My mom who is 102 and who is in rehab has had C-diff for over 2 months........3rd antibiotic......It is devastating when you are that old.......glad to hear you are over it...probably the you nger you are the easier your body can fight it off.....

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kismet — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 05:42:57 GMT

Thanks everyone.

headvase, I was on antibiotics for 3 months and had to be so careful to make sure I washed my hands with hot water and soap. Had to clean everything with bleach. Bathroom, door handles, light switches, remote controls, everything. I didn't let anyone come to the house either. I would think in rehab your mother may get rid of it and then get it all over again because of where she is. I did take 2 Florastor when on antibiotics and continued taking one when I stopped the antibiotics. I will always take one a day. My GI doctor said I didn't have to but I told him I took them for a few years after my first bout when I took antibiotics for surgery and I was fine. When I stopped taking the Florastor I got it again. I had taken no antibiotics for over a year and that was only 2 before a colonoscopy. My husband never got it so I know everything was clean here. Be careful when you see your mom cause I read that some people picked it up just being around a person with it. It stays on surfaces for a long long time too. I was suppose to have cataract surgery in Sept and my eye doctor said she wouldn't do the surgery until I had a doctor clear me. So I see her this month after he faxed a letter to her.

I look at going into a hospital or doctor's office differently now. I will sit alone and touch nothing. I even use a tissue to press the elevator buttons.

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Toppers — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 06:37:03 GMT

I am so glad that you are feeling better now, kismet. This is great news!

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4Kicks — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 22:51:39 GMT

Helen Bach, I am so sorry for your loss, such a horrible disease and I am sure you felt so helpless!!!

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4Kicks — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 22:52:25 GMT

Kismet, I am so glad you are doing better!!!

Hope your health continues to improve!!

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RedTop — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 17:39:14 GMT

I totally understand the stress and aggravation that comes from fighting an active c-diff infection. However, regardless of how careful you are about touching things in a hospital, doctors office, grocery store, restaurant, etc., the fact of the matter is that you still carry c-diff spores inside your body, and always will. You have beaten an active infection twice, but c-diff spores are still living inside the deep recesses of your intestine just waiting for the trigger that sets them off and causes them to colonize into another active infection. Because these nasty bugs can live anywhere, all of us have been exposed to c-diff and MRSA in our daily lives, and the spores are just waiting for something to activate their growth. It is not uncommon for only one person in the household to have c-diff, and no one else be affected.