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C. difficile – Are your guts ever normal again?
Does anyone know any body that has recovered from c.diff (guts back to pre-c.diff status ) . I have been negative for a year and still have bloating every time I eat anything and sporadic diarrhea. I need maternity clothing to eat and be comfortable. I have 0 appetite since I was initially infected.I am on creon 36,000 . this helps some what with bloating,I take papya&pineapple enzymes not helping, and floraster 2xday not sure about that.I have tried the FODMAP diet, I avoid many foods on that diet. I am seeing an RD, just finished an elimination diet with her. If I eat I bloat there for I am. Bottom line…are my guts ruined forever ?
@pines Yes, I only had 4 pills left and take 1 every 3 days.
@ngorman25 I didn’t do Vanco after my FMT. It’s strange that we all have been given different regimens. I’m doing well I think. I have some days of diarrhea but it’s not everyday. It seems different. I think it will be awhile until I’m “normal” but I have Crohn’s Disease so normal is relative. 🤪 I’m glad you are doing well so far!!!!
I am glad you were able to find help with the cost- such a racket it seems!!!
@nettecook It's five months today since I took the last Dificid and I still have days with diarrhea. But it's completely different than what it was like during my 4 bouts of Cdiff last year. I'm so happy I found this site and we're able to share so much. I can't think of any place else I would EVER be talking about BM's. 🙂 🙂 I'm happy to hear you're doing better.
@ngorman25 …So Feb 28 was my FMT. I’m just not feeling that great. I have lots of bloating and cramping. I alternate between constipation and diarrhea( mostly diarrhea) but not C Diff diarrhea. Someone mentioned a bad taste in their mouth and I remember that. I wonder if it is the Vanco? Anyway, waiting to feel normal. Just tired of….I know you all feel the same way.
@ngorman25 It's been 5 months since I finished the Dificid and I'm still not "normal." I have days that my BM's are not formed. Not the same as Cdiff diarrhea but not anything like the normal BM's prior to Cdiff. I've read on here that some people take a year to be back to normal. Wishing you both well after your FMT's.
pines@pines I agree with what you said. I think if I am fortunate enough to be free of cdiff, it will be a long time before I am back to the way I was before. Maybe never. All I know is I am taking it one day at a time until I get to the end of May. We shall see.
@pines @ngorman25 It makes me a little less worried to hear you both are about the same as I am. I sure wish we were “normal” again.
@nettecook It definitely is comforting to know people in the same boat! No doubt about that. Nobody understands what we have gone through and continue to go through. Nobody understands the fear involved. Nobody understands the not knowing what will be next. I am so grateful to have found this website. I always feel better after texting with all of you.
@ngorman25 & @nettecook Yes, it's wonderful to have this site to share our concerns. It surely is "the good, the bad & the ugly" going through Cdiff and recovery. 🙂 I would NEVER feel comfortable talking to people about BM's. 🙂 And no one truly understands unless you've lived through it. 2018 and four bouts of Cdiff was a year I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. And their is such a fear of relapse. I'm in hopes that all those who have had FMT will be on their way to recovering. I wish I would have taken Deficid early on rather than waiting until my 4th bout. And I hope they find a generic so the price will lower for those who are unable to afford the high co-pay. I was happy to read the post the other day about finding coupons that helped cover the cost. Have a good evening.
@pines I checked out the coupon for dificid but unfortunately, I have a Medicare advantage plan and the coupon cannot be used. Hopefully, I won't need dificid but you never know.
@ngorman25 I found the same thing when I looked. I have Medicare, TransAmerica & Humana RX. So it would not cover me either. I'm fortunate that my GI prescribed Dificid through a cancer center pharmacy where they work with different companies that help with high copays. I went from having to pay over $900 for a copay to just under $100. I had copays at Walmart for vancomycin that were more than what I ended up paying for Dificid. I hope you don't end up needing it. Think positive thoughts.