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Trying to recover from a c. diff infection (Clostridium difficile)
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@femalegolfer I would ask to see a GI right now. The vancomycin didn't work for me either. I did the 10 days first and then I also did the vanco pulse & tapper for 6 weeks. I was good for 3 weeks after that. But then I had my 4th relapse and that's when I asked for Dificid (fidaxamicin). I had a friend who had taken the Dificid after her second Cdiff and it worked for her also. It's pricey and I'm sure that's why they wait and try other meds first. You also should be taking S. Boulardii. It's a probiotic that goes straight to the colon and it's not dissolved by the acid in your stomach. If you just tested positive again, what's the plan your doctor wants you on?
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@pines .. i am taking the probiotic like you had suggested. I actually do feel better and not as bloated and not nearly as many trips to the bathroom. My results just came in this morning, i can view them online and i haven't heard from my Dr. yet..
So I'm not sure what their suggestion will be. The vanco cost my insurance $850... I thought that was ridiculous! I wanted to hear from you and research before the Dr calls. Thank you!