New here, possible C Diff, leg cramps & headache?

[meowser01]

I have been treating a bad URI with 3 different antibiotics over 3 weeks. At doctor today for ultrasound of legs as bad leg pain, ultrasound was clear. Mentioned constant diarrhea from continued meds to doctor, I also have had a low grade fever for almost 3 weeks, he mentioned C Diff & sent me home with a stool sample kit. A close friend of mine is battling C Diff right now for the 2nd time so I am familiar with it. My question is: could leg cramps and headache be from dehydration from constant diarrhea? I am drinking lots of water and plan on buying Gatorade and Pedialyte later today. Thank you so much.

[getwellsoon]

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I am so sorry you are sick. With your symptoms I can't believe he didn't check you for dehydration. You have the classic symptoms. I would call back and see if he wants you to go to the ER to get some fluids etc. Dehydration is very serious, I wouldn't take it lightly. You also do sound like you have CDiff but the stool test will tell the tale. Please call the Dr. back and let us know what he says. I'm worried about you.

[meowser01]

Thank you Carol. The office is closed at this time so a callback won't work. I am peeing every half hour and it's nearly clear, so I don't think I am severely dehydrated (based on what I have read). Also did the skin test, bounces right back. If I feel worse I will head to an Urgent Care as I am PETRIFIED of hospitals.