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

I pointed out that my last two colonoscopies were only small non-cancerous polyps. Yet this week they found 3 precancerous ones, 2mm, 10mm and 12mm. Go figure. But if one has higher risk profile, there is never certainty. I suspect also that already having a different cancer is an added risk factor, because cancer also indicates a weaker immune system.

Everyone hates the prep. It is a topic of conversation! But I found that the prep situation was "easier" this time. Before I recall they just said don't eat red meat. But this time they had me start a low fiber diet 7 days before with a one dose of Miralax. I think that kept too much from building up in colon. Two days before procedure only liquids with Ducolax added. Then night before 12 cups liquid and next morning 4 cups. The prep had a lemon flavor package with it so it really wasn't bad tasting. And my colon prep was scored with highest mark!

Screening guidelines have changed over the years, and they now even start at an earlier age.
Key is the risk factor. People who have family members with a history of polyps, or colon cancer are considered at higher risk and should be sure to get colonoscopies.
And having precancerous polyps means one should really stay on top of it!!!!

I’m undecided. I’m 74 and my last two colonoscopies have been normal - the one 5 yrs ago had 2 polyps but were benign. The one last year showed no polyps but did confirm dx of microscopic colitis. They said I could discontinue for purpose of screening for colon cancer. I hate the prep. I mean I really really hate it. So it will be a game time decision 🙂

So the age of 75 that I seemed to find more than once in the Google-verse is perhaps an average, guesstimate or something else.

I can only aspire to be on top of things like you are. Bravo!

I also can't help thinking that when things get really complex for me health-wise, I need to head to a top facility like Mayo.

I appreciate hearing back from you!

I am 82! And Mayo just told me to come back in 3 years. I will be 85. The Guidelines on when to come back are based on what they find.
I first did consult at Mayo to see if the risk vs reward given my polyp history in 4 previous colonoscopies and my new health issues warranted doing my five-year surveillance colonoscopy. They reviewed everything and noted I had a history of advanced neoplasia (in 2010 - two 10mm precancerous polyps). I was therefore scheduled for colonoscopy in hospital (given my age and breathing issues - other places also send elderly to hospital).
I was shocked that they found and removed three precancerous polyps each a different type and one was 12mm tubulovillous adenomas (20% to 25% harbor a malignancy).
I have multifocal lung cancer which can be managed, and one can live many years ....so I do not want another cancer which could also compromise my treatment options for my existing cancer. I tell my doctors to think strategically. I don't want to be locked into something because of the wrong choice. For example, I discovered I had a heart problem when I found out I had lung cancer. If they had put in a stent first, I would have had to take Plavix for 6 months to a year and then I would not have been able to do my lung surgery. Luckily, I knew about the need to take Plavix for stents and on the table when the Cardiologist shouted "blockage" I said "and what about my lung biopsy appointment?" So they immediately responded "we can medicate" and four weeks later I had lung surgery which found and removed a stage 1b cancer! "b" because it was bigger! Who waits on that????
And four months later I did the stent.

I had cdiff from december came back twice on vanco 4 weeks, dificid, 2 weeks, still positive. i did get the VOWST,the fecal transplant drug, so far its been 2 weeks and I tested negative, but still have diahrea, sometimes watery, but more like greenish color mug or strips of dirty rag. The smell is putrid. Im nausiated and also pain in the lower right. Im trying to get to another gi expert in NY to see. Perhaps you can try the Vowst. Ask your GI.
I feel for you, You cant go anywhere unless you have a toilet bowl under you. My doctors are puzzled why like you the right lower pain. and nausea. Take some pedialyte or gatorade so you dont dehydrate. Good luck to you. You all are in my prayers. This is the pits. Cdiff

Are you 75 years or older? If not, will you continue colonoscopies after age 75?

Get the colonoscopy. You may have microscopic colitis and they can only diagnosis with random biopsies from colon.

I’ve had it before myself. But this time was different for unknown reasons. Perhaps because my colon was so inflamed at that point.