C. Diff. again and again and again

[rtrospect]

I thought I should type an update. I have finished the 3 week xifaxin chaser after the third round of dificid taken this summer. So far things seem pretty alright. I have again been able to eat pizza(with the help of lactase enzyme tablets), salads, breads, veggies and just all kinds of foods I can't touch while c.diff infection is active. Do I think I am "cured"? who knows? I will continue to look at it this way, if I prepare for the fact that I may get it again then I am not shocked if it shows up. If I think that I won't ever get it again and then do, well, that very well may break me down for a moment. I have eaten quite a bit of chocolate and sugary junk over this holiday weekend and my belly is not feeling very grateful for my splurge on food. However, it feels like a normal ole fashioned, "oh crap, I ate too much food!" belly ache. I have learned not to freak out anymore. It is what it is. If needed I would do the dificid/xifaxan mix again. Mostly I would prefer the FMT but would concede if they insisted on dificid first. Oh and about the boyfriend that I stated was such a great suport....well he asked me to move out during my c.diff infection in June. Life continues to dish out challenges and I continue to keep pushing on. I will be moving in with my mother which works out great. My papa passed away December last year so she needs me as much as I need her right now. I will continue to smile...because I can.
Peace and good health to you all.

[beth22]

Glad you are doing better. I wish that I could eat what you can eat. That is great. Sorry about the boyfriend, but better to find out now rather than later I guess. This will be a good time for you and your mom to have some close time together and it will be good for both of you to have each other for support. I wish you all the best and come back and post again, even if you are fine. It gives hope to others who are still struggling.

[Bobbie]

rtrospect,
You have a great attitude, "What will be, will be." Sorry about the BF. This has happened to several others on the site - backed out at the last minute. Beth is right - better to find out now than later.

I love your saying, "I will continue to smile -- because I can." It's a winner. Best to you. Keep in touch.