I am eight months into recovery,..........and now, because of a dental issue, I have to take another antibiotic. I am praying this does not created a relapse of the C-diff. Supposedly we chose one that would have less risk. My question back to you is why would a tetnus shot cause a relapse of C-diff? This whole situation is so awful.

Since Clindamycin caused my husband’s c diff, he will never take another broad-based antibiotic.

Also, Dana, I wanted to thank you again for taking the time to share your experiences with me. It gives me hope. Thank you. Jacque

Has anyone suffered with C diff

Has anyone had this terrible disease. My name is Pam

I'm sorry that I can't answer your question about the c-diff . I also took the antibiotic; vancomycin for c-diff though. I was told to be very careful about taking any antibiotics again without making sure the physician knows of c-diff history. Supposedly, there are some that shouldn't be prescribed, because they could bring on the c-diff again. I'm also past due for the tetanus, so l need to ask the pharmacist about that also when I get my covid booster on the 1st of December. C-diff is horrendous! I thought I wasn't going to make it. Hope you get an answer from someone on here.

I contracted C-diff after taking Clyndamycin for a dental issue. It was horrible! I truly thought I was not going to make it and neither did my husband. It has taken months to recover thoroughly. I am normally an active person who exercises 6 days a week and tries to stay healthy. This set me back immensely. I was weak for quite a while. Gradually I've improved to the point where my life has returned to "my normal". I also have a "tortuous intestine" (more intestine than needed for a person my size), which has caused me grief and constipation all my life. And actually, through this site, and sharing, I found Prunelax that has helped me more than I can say. I would never want C-diff again but I'm grateful for finding this site. When I was recovering I took pro-biotics for two months along with Miralax, (which did nothing) stool softener, etc. Nothing worked like the Prunelax. I still make sure I'm getting the proper fiber, water intake, and I am taking magnesium but I plan on dropping that when I finish the bottle. It's always a learning process and adjustments need to be made that work best for you as an individual. But as far as recovering from C- diff it took me 9 months to almost get back to the real me. I have lost 10 pounds that I can't seem to gain back and that puzzles me but I'm doing well. I hope that everyone finds what works for them. I know it can be scary and very frustrating to go through this. And initially I was just trying to survive so I understand the fear. Best wishes to all! Merry Christmas! Jacque

After my husband suffered from C-diff for six months, his gastroenterologist prescribed cholestyramine which is actually a cholesterol lowering drug. None of the antibiotics helped but cholestyramine stabilized his gut.

Maybe this info will be of help to someone:
1. Got C-diff 8 days after I finished a round of Clindamycin for a dental procedure.
2. Took Vandocmycin for 10 days. C-Diff recurred within a week.
3. Did Vancomycin pulse and taper over 2 month period. Took Florastor probiotics, drank kefir (yuk) and ate kimchi and fermented foods.
4. The first 3 weeks after being off the Vancomycin were tenuous in the bathroom but returned to normal most days. It’s now been 2 months with no return of the C-Diff demon. I still take 1 Florastor capsule daily and added a 50 billion live cultures probiotic a few times a week.

What are the dietary restrictions once a C-diff infection has been healed? Can certain foods actually cause C-diff to relapse? I am currently recovering from my second bout of C-diff in 30 days.