Cdiff/IBS- what CAN you eat?

[davidm]

It seems that IBSchek works on the basis that IBS occurs because of food poisoning at some time in the past. That seems very specific.

As I understand it, the official diagnosis of IBS is a collection of symptoms over an extended period. While food poisoning may explain this, there may be other reasons for the symptoms.

Even if it is from food poisoning, is there a treatment that will resolve it?

[beth22]

My doctor is the one who invented this test, and it is not just from food poisoning. C diff counts as well, because it produces toxins. He said I would test positive because of that and I did. I also tested positive on a SIBO breath test from the dysbiosis caused by all the vanco I took and the c diff - made an imbalance of my gut bacteria. I also had a campylobacter infection post c diff, but that was in 2010 or 2011. The test was done a month ago for me and I am showing positive and have not had any food poisoning recently. So, either one has IBS or not and many people go through all kinds of other procedures to try and find the cause of their symptoms. Maybe this test is a good place to start. If it is negative, then keep looking.

[davidm]

I guess a lot of medicine is eliminating possible causes, so this might be useful. Do you know how much the test is?

[beth22]

My insurance hasn't processed it yet, but I was told that if they did not cover it, the charge was $199.

[lbspiel]

Hello all I am new here. This is my second time with C-Diff. I got it after surgery in 2012 and again in March of this year. I am still positive and have tried Flagyl, Vancomycin and it has not helped. The Doctor now prescribed Dificid as he does not do FMT yet. He also suggested one cup of Kefir with each meal and a low residue diet. I have gained back the weight lost however it seems the C-Diff has gotten worse with all the carbs. I don't know what to do as far as food. I feel like i react to everything. I was gluten free but now have been trying anything to get my energy up. I have gained back the weight but my tummy is not happy. Suggestions???

[beth22]

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Hello Ibspiel - Sorry you are going through this. Many people have digestive upset after c diff and taking meds for it. Doctors usually label it as PI-IBS. If you were gluten free before, I would probably go back to that and see if it helps you. Some people have done that and I hope they see your post and answer. You might try and start a new post with your question and people will see it more easily. Dairy is a big problem for many as well. It was for me. I would try to eat a bland diet like chicken, turkey, fish or even red meat if it does not bother you. It never bothered me. Rice, baked potato is also good. I cook all my vegetables. Most people do ok with carrots, for example. I would stay away from the vegetables that cause a lot of gas like broccoli. Rice Krispies I believe does not have gluten and you can use either Rice milk, almond milk, or soy milk in cereal.

[lbspiel]

Thank you Beth22 I will post new too! No fun at all!