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Is my C. Difficile gone? Fecal smell is different from IBS.
Digestive Health | Last Active: Apr 3, 2022 | Replies (21)Comment receiving replies
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.
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Thank you for your detailed account. I am 67. As I mentioned before, the Flagyl failed and I am now on my 2nd 14 days of Vancomycin which isn't working either. I called my GI doc and begged for something to stop the diarrhea since they won't let me take any immodium. He called in Cholestyramine and Dificid. I started the Cholestyramine yesterday it seems for be firming up my stool slightly. At least after the first 2 morning movements (4:30 am and 5:00 am), I have had 5 more very small movements that stuck together (barely). I'm waiting on the pharmacy to get the Dificid in and am praying it will work. This is ruining my and my husband's life. Thank you for your prayers. I will pray for you too!
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@cre8tive I, too, suffered from cdiff in 2018. Also had 3 separate relapses which brought me into March of 2019. At that time, my gastroenterologist suggested fmt which I did and so far has been successful. I, too, wondered why I wasn't offered fmt sooner? I have decided it's the drug company that produces vancomycin. I truly believe that they make the patient go through 3 rounds of vancomycin ( which for me was very expensive!) The fmt costs a lot less but they don't give a hoot about the patient! I still have not been able to gain back the 14 lbs I lost. I don't know of anyone who has been able to get the fmt after the first or second relapse. It's all about the money!