Took a stool test which came back positive, but very mild symptoms
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Re: Took a stool test which came back positive, but very mild symptoms
Thx for the thx. Glad u are doing well.
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Re: Took a stool test which came back positive, but very mild symptoms
Hello everyone!
I just wanted to log back in to let you know how this (hopefully) ended.
So it took me almost 2 years to get back to 90%. Now I'm at a point where my stool is back to normal (TMI: both color and consistency). The only remnants from the infection are higher lactose intolerance and sensitivity to eggs. Other than that, everything is on track.
Apart from the discouragingly inconsistent stools, most of my issues were actually related to silent reflux and a sore throat as a result. I eventually got a gastroscopy (they've found some irritation) and they've put me on a PPI for a month and a half. No side effects during or after the course. By scouring the internet I've developed a very very bad view about PPIs and medical procedures in general, but eventually (and luckily) I bit the bullet and went on with the check-ups and the medicine.
I've tried all sorts of things during these 2 years, but ultimately what I think helped the most is time. So if you're out of the thick of it, put a date in your calendar 2 years from now, and push through the ups and downs. The worst thing, as many can confirm, is the psychological aspect and not so much the physical symptoms.
Thank you once more to all the people who helped, and who are still active in the forum. You are keeping the lights on for many people.
I just wanted to log back in to let you know how this (hopefully) ended.
So it took me almost 2 years to get back to 90%. Now I'm at a point where my stool is back to normal (TMI: both color and consistency). The only remnants from the infection are higher lactose intolerance and sensitivity to eggs. Other than that, everything is on track.
Apart from the discouragingly inconsistent stools, most of my issues were actually related to silent reflux and a sore throat as a result. I eventually got a gastroscopy (they've found some irritation) and they've put me on a PPI for a month and a half. No side effects during or after the course. By scouring the internet I've developed a very very bad view about PPIs and medical procedures in general, but eventually (and luckily) I bit the bullet and went on with the check-ups and the medicine.
I've tried all sorts of things during these 2 years, but ultimately what I think helped the most is time. So if you're out of the thick of it, put a date in your calendar 2 years from now, and push through the ups and downs. The worst thing, as many can confirm, is the psychological aspect and not so much the physical symptoms.
Thank you once more to all the people who helped, and who are still active in the forum. You are keeping the lights on for many people.
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Re: Took a stool test which came back positive, but very mild symptoms
Thanks for posting your update. I'm glad you are doing better and your post will give hope to others who are still struggling.
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Re: Took a stool test which came back positive, but very mild symptoms
Thanks, SoundP, did you take any medication for the C Diff 2 years ago?
Male 54, contracted C-Diff on Feb 5, 2020, diagnosed on March 2nd, Took Flagyl for 8 days, Vanco for 10 days, relapsed 5 weeks post-Vanco. finished Dificid Taper on June 20 relapsed two weeks later, had the FMT on July 14th, 2020
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