Relapse?

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Scooby
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Relapse?

Postby Scooby » Tue Oct 13, 2020 2:27 pm

I had Cdiff about 5 years ago and this board was a lifesaver. It got me through many dark hours and gave me a lot of guidance. So, that’s why I’am here again. I had to take Diflucan for a bad thrush infection I got from an antibiotic mouthwash. Since, taking the pill I had the worse stomach pain. I haven’t had pain like this since Cdiff. It never occurred to me that an antifungal could effect Cdiff. Did anyone take this pill and these bad side effect? I have some diarrhea to and trying to get appointment to take a test.

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Re: Relapse?

Postby beth22 » Tue Oct 13, 2020 9:29 pm

My mom took Diflucan without relapsing. I don't remember if she had D from it. Others have taken it too, but I am sure there can be side effects. My GI told me before that it should not cause a relapse, but I took Nystatin because it is milder than Diflucan. It is also an anti-fungal.

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Re: Relapse?

Postby georgina » Wed Oct 14, 2020 12:40 am

Nausea , excess gas , stomach pain and D are some of this drug side effects .

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Re: Relapse?

Postby Scooby » Wed Oct 14, 2020 5:43 am

I read that those were the side effects, but I only took one pill and they are only getting worse as the days go by. It’s day five and the diarrhea is pure water now. Maybe, anything that messes with the flora could cause the spores to accidavate.

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Re: Relapse?

Postby NanciT » Wed Oct 14, 2020 1:39 pm

I have taken DIflucan many times over the last 5 years. It can cause GI symptoms, and sometimes I would get worried but no relapse

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Re: Relapse?

Postby Scooby » Mon Oct 19, 2020 7:59 am

I tested positive for Cdiff. I guess antifungal can cause relapse.

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Re: Relapse?

Postby Bobbie » Mon Oct 19, 2020 12:11 pm

Scooby,
So sorry. Back to Square 1 - where many of us have been countless times.

Glad the site helped u in the past and hope it does again. Best wishes and keep posting,

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Re: Relapse?

Postby NS789 » Mon Oct 19, 2020 3:32 pm

So sorry to hear about your relapse, Scooby. What has your doctor prescribed for you?
32 y/o female. Got C. diff in Feb. 2020. Prescribed Flagyl (10 days), then Flagyl again (4 days), then Vanco (10 days), then Dificid (10 days), then Dificid again (10 days), then a Vanco taper (5 wks), then a Dificid taper (2 mths) and finally recovered.

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Re: Relapse?

Postby roy » Mon Oct 19, 2020 5:57 pm

What was your old username?

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Re: Relapse?

Postby Ali-Mar » Mon Oct 19, 2020 11:54 pm

So sorry to hear you relapsed Scoopy, hope you will beat it with the standard dose of treatment.

Do you think taking one Diflucan pill caused the relapse? Or can be because of the antibiotic mouthwash?
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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Re: Relapse?

Postby Scooby » Thu Oct 22, 2020 7:45 am

Sorry, I didn’t respond it’s been a rough couple of days. My doctor first tried to prescribe Flagyl but I argue with her and got Vanco. She is not too knowledgeable about Cdiff so I waiting to get into a new GI. My main symptoms is still the crazy amount of bloating and abdominal pain. The diarrhea is only in the morning, so I’ve have not taken the Vanco. I was hoping my body would correct itself.

I had to have gotten the Cdiff from the antifungal. I only swish with the antibiotic mouthwash for a couple of days. Since the antifungal is systemic is mess with the flora balance.

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Re: Relapse?

Postby Ali-Mar » Fri Oct 23, 2020 9:59 pm

I would start taking floraster if you haven't yet. I have seen articles suggesting abx mouthwash can cause C Diff.
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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Re: Relapse?

Postby LHutz » Sat Oct 24, 2020 1:49 am

Sorry to hear that you've relapsed. Which antibiotic mouthwash did you use?

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Re: Relapse?

Postby Bobbie » Sat Oct 24, 2020 12:54 pm

I have used the antibiotic mouthwash Peridex off and on for many years without a problem, including when I had c diff and osteomyelitis. Check with your dentist pm doc, and pharmacist.


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