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Bladder and Bowel Preparation for prostate radiation
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My gut problem is getting more complicated. I found out yesterday I have C. difficans. So now I'm on a very strong antibiotic (Vancomycin) and the radiation therapists are wearing personal protective equipment - gloves and waterproof gowns over their clothes.
C diff is common bug that can get pretty serious if not treated. But my concern now is being able to prep right for radiation, as things change from diarrhea (2 wks) back towards normal (IBS).
Every treatment day is a challenge: how do I prepare so that I won't get kicked out of the session.
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Whoa!! You only get that when you’ve been on a regimen of strong antibiotics (Biaxin esp). Were you given any prior to treatment or did you take any leftover from some previous illness?
You might have to postpone your treatment if the Vancomycin doesn’t clear it up. C. Diff is some serious sh** - no pun intended! People are now getting fecal transplants for persistent cases.
I strongly suggest you talk to your RO about this before continuing your treatment!!
Phil