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Get rid of dairy ASAP!!! C diff feeds on sugar-specifically from dairy. I had it for 5 years recurring. I’m so sorry. It takes a long time to recover.
Thanks so much for sharing your insight about dairy, @j8k1nw69 and welcome to Connect. May I ask if you were prescribed any medications that might have helped? Do you feel that you're fully recovered now?
Hi, I was prescribed Metronidazole 500mg. It helped at first. But, the symptoms returned. After this treatment, I took it upon myself to figure out the best solution. I find that a tablespoon of Cinnamon and Pure Honey helps along with the strongest versions of Probiotics. I find that keeping stress at bay, staying busy, and eating healthier help. I avoid what troubles my stomach, and only eat veggies, fruits, shrimp, unbreaded, and ironically I eat Subway Cold Cuts with loads of veggies and that is the one thing I can eat without any problems. I am still searching for other ways to cope and to recover. Unfortunately, I am not fully recovered.
Please research the Fecal matter transfers. They are having more than 90% cure rate here in Australia.
@npkara - you still have a couple of weeks left on Vanco and you have improved relating to nausea and lower abdominal pain. It might take a while to improve stools, because the infection damages the intestinal lining and takes time to recover. Just stay with recommended treatments for now and follow up with MD at end of Vanco. My sympathy!