It happened.

[Katokit]

I had my little one on december 1st. I had contracted a uterine infection from having a c-section. I was givin the wonderful Clindamycin. Four days later I suffered bloody diahrrea and mucus. I imediatly stopped the pills but would find out I had c. Diff. I had taken Flagyle for ten days. Felt fine amd continued on. 2 weeks later the evil symptoms were back. I just got out of the hospital 8 days after dehydration. I literally was going every hour, not even sure some food digested. Im continueing on vancomycin and a probiotic acidopholis. Which is that a good combo together anyone know? Today my stool is forming but its a dark brown and a bit loose. Does anyone know if thats a good sign? Also the pills make me naesueas and stomach upset did anyone feel that way? Im on 125mg 4 times a day and im supposed to taper off.


Edit: also im 27yrs old was perfectly healthy. Now im so frightened any words of encouragement would be really welcome.

[beth22]

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Taking probiotics is a good idea, although for some people it can worsen symptoms. It sounds as if you are doing ok with them though. Make sure that you take them in between your dose of vancomycin because the antibiotic will kill the good bacteria in the probiotic, so you don't want to take them together. It is not unusual to require a few rounds of meds to fight off the c difficile. Vanco has fewer side effects than Flagyl, but can still give some. I got very nauseated from it too, but after a few days it got better. Hopefully, for you it will too.

[Katokit]

Thank you, they gave them together at the hospital but I didnt think it was totally right because I heard thats what happens so i will seperate it. I hope it gets better, puts off eating pretty good.

[megan2]

Kat you might want to try Florastor. It helped me greatly. I actually take more than most people 4 a day. I was taking 2 but when I increased to 4 my stools stopped being mushy and became harder. Hoping today was a better day for you !

[beth22]

If you take Florastor, you can take it anytime because it is a yeast based probiotic and the meds won't kill it like the bacterial strain probiotics.

[Katokit]

That does sound like a good idea.