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@jenniebrady

Hi. I've been through multiple bouts and long-term C. diff, too, and have even had two fecal transplants, which combined with Fidaxomicin (Dificid) finally resolved my C-diff. Mine was caused by exposure to C-diff in the hospital while I was taking Humira for Lupus, which lowered my immune system to lessen lupus attacks on my body and resulted in my inability to overcome the C-diff toxin. Although I was put on vancomycin many times, it did not work for me, but Dificid did. Have you tried that? I also can no longer take immunosuppressive medications in the same class as Humira because this could trigger it again.

Also, I understand about 1 in 30 healthy adults may have C. diff in their digestive system. However, the bacteria can live harmlessly because other bacteria in the bowel keep it under control. Have you tried pro/prebiotics to add healthy strains of bacteria?

Does your GI feel your continued diarrhea is a result of c.diff or is it a form of inflammatory bowel disease?

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Hi Jennie,
Thank you for replying. I have not yet tried Fidaxomicin, but I will ask my gastro about it...thanks! My gastro doc strongly feels that my bouts of diarrhea is a result of my IBS-D.

I do probiotics every day. I have noticed that my digestive system has become very sensitive to most foods. If I go on a very bland diet, I am fine, but if start to have a bit of fun with food,, then the colon gets angry.

Thank you!
RR1967