I was diagnosed originally in October 2016 after two rounds of antibiotics related to a rare skin reaction. Sadly, by the time I was tested think my body was fighting it naturally but did not know much so agreed to a course of flagyl prescribed by my PCP. Saw no improvement on flagyl and 5 days later relapsed and put on a 10 day course of vanco.
Now, I believe the vanco cured me but had PI-IBS and due to a "positive" test around 3 weeks later agreed to go on Dificid per my GI's recommendation. This only set my PI-IBS back further but it has been about a 1 1/2 months since finishing Dificid and have more good days than bad as long as I am strict with my diet.
While PI-IBS can be stressful, and downright nasty sometimes, do encourage people to try and stick to the 3+ WD for 3+ day rule and resist over treating. It is a long road but this forum is a great resource with supportive admins who I trust to tell it like it is which we sometimes need.
Am currently still on a mostly bland diet (adding foods slowly), taking Align and Florastar daily, and on an anti-anxiety medication to help keep anxiety levels manageable. Plan to continue this as long as needed and hope to return to "normal" sometime this year but if not, at least I am c. diff free.
~Lauren
Approximately 2 Months C. diff Free
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Re: Approximately 2 Months C. diff Free
Glad you are doing better. Keep it up!
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