3 months

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bjf
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3 months

Postby bjf » Tue Apr 23, 2019 10:58 am

Just found this site today. What a blessing.....wish I had know about it much sooner. Anyway, I just passed 3 months cdiff free on Sunday. Can I consider myself cured? I failed a round of Flagy, and then did a vanco taper. I've been holding my breath ever since. I've been confused because I still have some gas, bloating and stomach pain, but no diarrhea for these last few months. I see that you all call this post infections IBS. What can I expect from here on out? Will it get better? Sorry to have so many questions, but since I just found this group, I'm sure I will have many more. My doctor has not been much help. Thank you so much!

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Re: 3 months

Postby Musings » Tue Apr 23, 2019 4:18 pm

I believe that an occurrence of c.diff after 12-16 weeks is considered a new infection, versus a re-occurrence so three months is a fantastic milestone!

What you described sounds normal in recovery, c.diff itself, and the treatment for it, can take a toll on our digestive systems. Some people fully recovery while others, including myself, find themselves with a "new normal" but generally speaking you will feel better as time goes on and you continue to heal.

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Re: 3 months

Postby beth22 » Wed Apr 24, 2019 1:18 am

Hello bjf and welcome to the site. Please read the first forum for more information for new posters.

What you describe is quite common. You might want to keep a food diary and see if there are any foods that trigger more symptoms. Many of us got food intolerances after c diff. As long as you are not having D, that is great and hopefully the other symptoms will improve as time goes on and your GI tract heals.

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Re: 3 months

Postby georgina » Thu Apr 25, 2019 12:53 am

Your symptoms are common after Cdiff and it takes awhile to subside. You could try a cup of fennel tea , helps with the gas and bloating.


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