I am a 32 year old female that was diagnosed a few months ago after taking antibiotics for a tooth infection.
I did 9 days flagyl and had an allergic skin reaction switched to 14 days vancomycin. One week later the diarrhea came back. Went back on 14 days vancomycin.
After 3 weeks toxin B test was negative. I'm about 6-7 weeks post my last vancomycin. No symptoms, however lately I get bad stomach aches. Is this post ibs? Should I be worried? I feel yucky when these days happen. Sucks.
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Hi and welcome to the site. Please read the first forum for more information.
It could be IBS. It takes the digestive tract a long time to recover from c difficile. If it continues, talk to your GI about it. If you get D that doesn't subside, then I would get tested again.
It could be IBS. It takes the digestive tract a long time to recover from c difficile. If it continues, talk to your GI about it. If you get D that doesn't subside, then I would get tested again.
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A lot of us are left with food intolerances after c.diff. Can you connect specific foods to the stomach aches or is it all the time?
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It just seems random.
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My guess would either be that you may still be in recovery or food intolerances. I am learning that I can eat the exact same thing for 2 days and be OK.. eat the same thing on day 3 and I have pains and other symptoms.
Could also be stress as well. When I am particularly stressed with work or my 8 month old I notice a "flare" of pains from PI-IBS.
Could also be stress as well. When I am particularly stressed with work or my 8 month old I notice a "flare" of pains from PI-IBS.
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Hi laceyl, I'm 10 months since my last vanco and most days I'm very gassy. Before cdiff never problems with gas, I do eat a lot of fibre and fermented foods and also take bio k and save boukardi still.. my suggestion to you is dovadd 2-3 fermented foods in to your diet regularly. It will help heal your stomach and make sure Cdiff stays gone..
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Is not uncommon to still have pains in the abdomen but that doesn't mean that cdiff is the cause , your gut is still irritated and anything you eat or even stress can trigger that. Try to relax , rest , eat well but bland and give your gut time to heal as time is the best healer.
Try a heating pad and some peppermint tea , helps with the pain.
Try a heating pad and some peppermint tea , helps with the pain.
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I still get an ache in my right lower stomach on and off since I've had c diff. I notice my pain can flare up with my anxiety or what I've eaten. Hope you feel better.
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Thank you all. I do add keifer, probiotic, as well as sauerkraut in my daily routine.
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