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Wondering if the Vancomycin failed and that's why they put you on the Dificid. Is that correct. I'm on my 3 round of antibiotics; i.e., 1st 14 days on Flagyl, 2nd 14 days on Vancomycin and started a 3rd round of Vancomycin that I'm now on day 6 of 14 and it still hasn't stopped the diarrhea and that tell-tale smell. Did the Dificid work for you?

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My first round of Vanco did not work so tried the Dificid. It obviously did not get it all even tho I felt normal again for about 4-6 weeks except for 1x daily stool that was never “normal”. Was formed but fell apart upon flushing and looked feathery is the only way I know how to describe it. And I would have to go as soon as my feet hit the floor every morning but since it was only once per day, I thought it would just take time to get back to a normal texture, and solid stool. That never happened. I think the Dificid knocked it back but didn’t kill all of it and it just simmered and grew again. Then began 2-3 trips to toilet for a couple days while experiencing that same extreme fatigue and overall sick feeling that came with the first bout back in December. Stool test positive for second time. I must say that this second bout has been much milder than first. There are good days and bad days. Your anxiety can be your worst enemy with this infection because you’re so frustrated and depleted and there’s so much “waiting to get better” time.I have no idea if this second round of stronger Vanco will cure it or not. The odds are not in my favor now b/c of my age. Seeing gastro again on Monday for more info. I pray for healing everyday and will pray for you as well.