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Transplant; C diff from antibiotics (Doxycycline)

Posted by hello1234 @hello1234, Jul 12, 2023

Hi Transplant Friends,
I am an immune suppressed kidney transplant patient. I was given Doxycycline after a skin cancer removal surgery. to prevent infection. Now I have C diff. Does anyone have any experience with C diff, treatment experience, success stories, etc?
Thanks everyone!

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Bankgirl0157 | @ddeba24 | Jul 19, 2023
In reply to @gingerw "He has taken antibiotics before dental appointments since his transplant, yes. It's a worthwhile precaution. Remember,..." + (show)
@gingerw

He has taken antibiotics before dental appointments since his transplant, yes. It's a worthwhile precaution. Remember, antibiotics in general will kill the good bacteria along with bad! He hasn't been told to avoid certain ones, to my knowledge or his memory.
Ginger

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Just curious....what antibiotic does he take and who prescribes for you...the doctor or his dentist? My husband had an exam and teeth cleaning prior to his transplant on 6/20, but I like being prepared. ☺️

~Carla

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hello1234 | @hello1234 | Jul 19, 2023

Hi @ddeba24 😊
For dental work, I am prescribed 2,000mg of amoxicillin an hour before the appointment. Congrats on your husband's transplant! Was it a kidney transplant?

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Bankgirl0157 | @ddeba24 | Jul 19, 2023
In reply to @hello1234 "Hi @ddeba24 😊 For dental work, I am prescribed 2,000mg of amoxicillin an hour before the..." + (show)
@hello1234

Hi @ddeba24 😊
For dental work, I am prescribed 2,000mg of amoxicillin an hour before the appointment. Congrats on your husband's transplant! Was it a kidney transplant?

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Yes! His sister was his living donor...a perfect match, too, so we are grateful. It helps to come to this site and read of other's journey. This is no easy road and having the feedback and encouragement from people who have traveled it before us is priceless. Thank you so much for your information!

~Carla

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hello1234 | @hello1234 | Jul 19, 2023
In reply to @ddeba24 "Yes! His sister was his living donor...a perfect match, too, so we are grateful. It helps..." + (show)
@ddeba24

Yes! His sister was his living donor...a perfect match, too, so we are grateful. It helps to come to this site and read of other's journey. This is no easy road and having the feedback and encouragement from people who have traveled it before us is priceless. Thank you so much for your information!

~Carla

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@ddeba24 😊
That's wonderful news! Please feel free to post any issues or questions that come up with your husband's transplant and this fabulous Mayo Connect Transplant family will jump in to help!
This site has been tremendously helpful to me with very valuable information, advice and emotional support. I am a three year post kidney transplant patient.
Please join in anytime, it's a pleasure to meet you!

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jul 19, 2023
In reply to @ddeba24 "Just curious....what antibiotic does he take and who prescribes for you...the doctor or his dentist? My..." + (show)
@ddeba24

Just curious....what antibiotic does he take and who prescribes for you...the doctor or his dentist? My husband had an exam and teeth cleaning prior to his transplant on 6/20, but I like being prepared. ☺️

~Carla

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@ddeba24 Hello, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! As you can see, we are a helpful group here, and always willing to share our experiences and what has workeed for us.

My husband's nephrologist was the one to prescribe the antibiotics for dental work. It was a broad spectrum like amoxicillin.
Ginger

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hello1234 | @hello1234 | Jul 19, 2023
In reply to @gingerw "@ddeba24 Hello, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! As you can see, we are a helpful..." + (show)
@gingerw

@ddeba24 Hello, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! As you can see, we are a helpful group here, and always willing to share our experiences and what has workeed for us.

My husband's nephrologist was the one to prescribe the antibiotics for dental work. It was a broad spectrum like amoxicillin.
Ginger

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Hi @gingerw 😊
Just checking...your husband takes amoxicillin for dental work, but does he take anything for the dental cleaning?
Thanks!

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jul 19, 2023
In reply to @hello1234 "Hi @gingerw 😊 Just checking...your husband takes amoxicillin for dental work, but does he take anything..." + (show)
@hello1234

Hi @gingerw 😊
Just checking...your husband takes amoxicillin for dental work, but does he take anything for the dental cleaning?
Thanks!

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@hello1234 Amoxicillin for anything dental!
Ginger

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