Trying to recover from a c. diff infection (Clostridium difficile)

In April, I took Clindamycin for a sinus infection. I took 4 a day for 12 days. Within two weeks from completing it, I had Cdiff. I was given Flagyl for 10 days, Within one week, Cdiff was back. I was then given Vancomycin for 10 days. Again, within a week, Cdiff was back. I was then given Vanco for 5 weeks and did the pulse and taper method. I felt great for 3 weeks and thought this method had worked. Unfortunately, Cdiff came back for a 4th time. One week ago, I completed 10 days on Dificid. I pray to God, this RX works. I've looked in to the FMT by capsules. Thirty pills taken at once and the price is $635. Has anyone done FMT using the capsules?

Thank you. I think I would feel better if I could pinpoint why I suddenly have diarrhea. I can’t seem to be able to cintrol what happens to my body.

I am having a similar problem’slrhough i tested positive for c diff both times that ii waa tested. I am seeing an infectious disease specialist next Monday so I’ll let you know if the doctor has anything informative to share.
I inquired about a study using the fecal pills and the study requirements did not allow newly diagnosed individuals. The fecal transplant via colonosccopy seems to available in different states and i may seek out someone who has experience with the procedure next.
Did you get tested for all the usual suspects ya including giardia ?

Where can one get FMT capsules?

Yes I tested negative for CDiff twice, and also underwent a stool panel that ruled out Giardia and other pathogens. GI doc thinks it is SIBO because I initially respond to antibiotics (Flagyl) and then slide back to loose stools and diarrhea. A CT scan of my belly did not show abnormalities and a routine colonoscopy a year ago was normal. I have been plagued with this for nearly four months which is nothing compared to others here but have lost nearly twenty pounds and don’t know what to eat to heal my gut. The reason it was thought to have been CDiff initially was because this all coincided with me taking Clindymycin for another infection. But something is clearly wrong with me

Yes I tested negative for CDiff twice, and also underwent a stool panel that ruled out Giardia and other pathogens. GI doc thinks it is SIBO because I initially respond to antibiotics (Flagyl) and then slide back to loose stools and diarrhea. A CT scan of my belly did not show abnormalities and a routine colonoscopy a year ago was normal. I have been plagued with this for nearly four months which is nothing compared to others here but have lost nearly twenty pounds and don’t know what to eat to heal my gut. The reason it was thought to have been CDiff initially was because this all coincided with me taking Clindymycin for another infection. But something is clearly wrong with me

How do they test for sibo

Since I've had 4 bouts of Cdiff since May, I've been looking into the FMT capsules. The company is called OpenBiome. You can google it for more information. The cost for 30 capsules is $635. I'm 12 days out from completing the RX Dificid. I still hope and pray that this med will work. My gastroenterologist has me taking Florastor also.

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