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GI doctor only. Yes, they want me to go on 8 week vanco taper. I have movement once sometimes twice a day. They are formed but a very soft form. Strange thing is, they were more “normal” for the first 3 weeks after vanco (could this indicate possibly a false negative EIA?). That’s about the only thing really other than I do get tingling again in my hands but all the doctors say it’s not from cdiff. I beg to differ on that one as the vanco rid me of all tingling for about 4 weeks. If I would have tested EIA positive I would have definitely treated but I’m holding out to see if I eventually test EIA positive because I want to get into the ser-109 trial if I have to take antibiotics.
My dr said if I cannot add more foods into diet then I need treatment as well. Not sure what to make of it all. 10 weeks post first round of vanco. maybe the biocidin I should look into taking? It could go either way, help or exasperate and awake the spores. Scary, slippery slope.

How are you doing in your recovery? Are you able to add more foods and have you had any success with any weight gain?

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You could wait and see since you don’t have any other symptoms. Biocidin I heard good things about it so read more about this one. In terms of adding more to your diet it does take a long time for your gut to regulate stay away from gluten and dairy. My recovery is very slow. Still dealing with upset stomach sometimes and my bowel movements are two to three time daily and on the looser side. But I was told it will take time to regulate been 5 months for me post antibiotic and still dealing with all the fun. I am on a low FODMAP diet now because I was told you could develop IBS after cdiff so not sure will see. Good luck to you keep us posted with your progress! Wishing you all the best!