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@vander626

Are you immune-suppressed? Usually, people with normal immune systems do not get C. Diff. The stuff on your tongue is likely fungal; have you had it tested in the lab? The fact that you have Clostridium Difficile AND what sounds like an OVERGROWTH of Candida Albicans say that your immune system is not working as it is supposed to. If I were you, I would get another stool test a few days after you have completed the 2-week course. I picked up a case of C. Diff in the hospital and it took 3 courses of Vancomycin to get rid of it. Don't worry about infecting others unless they are elderly, newly-born or otherwise have abnormal immune function. How would you lose your job? Hopefully, you can be honest with your employer. You picked up a disease and you can get a letter from a physician which attests to that fact! You may be anxious and cry daily if you wish but, frankly, I would suggest that you educate yourself with regard to C. Diff , Candida Albicans AND tests to find out whether or not your immune systemn is working!! Furthermore, it sounds like you are in need of some emotional support!!!

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Thank you for your reply. I do not know if I am immune surprised. How would I find out? I have been tested for fungal with negative results twice. I go to an oral pathologist Oct. 2 because my ENT is stumped. I'm nervous about my job because my boss is fed up with me missing time from work for doctors appointments and I am unsure of my protected rights in that regard. I am attempting to get psychological support as well as I agree I need that badly for more than just the c diff. I worry about everything. I'm scared I will spiral into a depression so deep and want to die. These antibiotics are not working I do not feel and am nervous my symptoms will intensify when I finish them. Then again, what am I not nervous about?