@artist101 Thank you for the info. no, darn it, didnt get your lost note...that happened to me a lot when I had long response.... next week will definitely ask for the CAlprotectin test first... since c.diff my bm's are paste unless I take Imodium... I have 2 dozen white facecloths for my use only and keep a pail with bleach and water in basement separate from other laundry... it's not a full time job but almost some days and dont eat fresh fruit and vegetables etc. which makes it worse. Found out recently thru a clinic doctor who was smart enough to order test for vitamin D that I was really really low, and also bottom end of Vit B.... no doctor has ever tested before or even asked what my diet is... I know, they are busy, and cant think of everything and I feel to blame for not enquiring about it as knew my diet was the pits and indoors a lot last 2.5 years.... but sometimes just get tired of being my own advocate over and over. Hope things turn out ok for you ... J.