I, too, was diagnosed with cdiff back in September, 2018 after taking clindamycin for a tooth abscess. Have had 3 flare-ups since. Have taken flagyl, vancomycin twice and just finished tapering vancomycin for 6 weeks. I am waiting for the other shoe to drop any day now. And scared to death! Am 71 years young and feel a lot older. Started out at 100 lbs and now weigh 88. I take vsl#3 every day. Just saw my gastro doctor this week. Have an appointment in 2months unless I get sick again before that time. Fmt was mentioned to me as the next step. I feel for everyone who is dealing with this terrible disease. I, like others, had never even heard of cdiff before. I wonder why that is? Anyway, I have read everything I can find on this subject. I look forward to chatting with all of you!

Maybe try taking a Florastor twice a day,even 3 times a day. I give you credit because I got so sick on Vancomycin,I almost went to the ER. Best of luck to you.

I have that but only taking it once a day I have another 5 days on vancomycin can’t wait til it’s done

I had issues when I was given vancomycin for C-Diff. I am very sensitive to medications and became very sick after taking this antibiotic. I had to stop taking it after only taking 4 pills. I then went back to the Dr and they told me to take Florastor each day. I think 2 two or 3 -4 times a day but not sure on that. To my amazement my C-Diff was gone after a short time of taking this med. I was retested and no more C-Diff. You might want to get some Florastor and see if that will help you.

Hi @terridrag and welcome to Connect. I moved your message about c-difficille and combined it with this existing discussion to introduce to the many members who have discussed much of what you are experiencing.
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You may also be interested in this discussion:
> Groups > Digestive Health group > Trying to recover from a c.diff infection
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-am-trying-to-recover-from-a-c-diff-infection-this-started-with/
I'm also tagging other members who have experience with vancomycin, such as @sandyabbey @pines @sandyrb and @denisemarys

Terri, you said you feel horrible. Can you tell us more about the side effects you are experiencing? How much longer are you to take vancomycin?

First was told I had sibo then tested positive for c-diff on 9 days of vancomycin and feel horrible has anyone else had a tough time with this med

From dificid treatment. Your better??

It is the worst. I too would not wish this on my worst enemy. I only hope it ends soon

I am praying for you. I am on a Vancomycin taper now after a 3rd relapse. You are not alone!

Its sad that we are forced to pay such high prices for curing C Diff. Especially when the return rate is so high. But like you all that matters is getting well and staying well.