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I can't remember!!! Is amoxicillan o.k. or middle of the road to take with c-diff? I can't find the chart....
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My daughter works for an Endodontist and she has warned him about cdiff and told him my story (he's also in NC where the epidemic strain is almost endemic now). He said he's done some research but said there is nothing else that works for a tooth infection except penicillin or amoxicillin which most people are allergic to (or say they are) so more broad spectrum antibiotics are most often used; he uses Keflex sometimes too if they are allergic to penicillin but tolerate Keflex. For pre-meds they use the same things. They prescribe Clindamycin only if the others can't be taken; and last resort is Augmentin if the infection is extremely bad and/or no other antibiotic are working. Penicillin, as Bobbie said, is the lesser evil.
My daughter works for an Endodontist and she has warned him about cdiff and told him my story (he's also in NC where the epidemic strain is almost endemic now). He said he's done some research but said there is nothing else that works for a tooth infection except penicillin or amoxicillin which most people are allergic to (or say they are) so more broad spectrum antibiotics are most often used; he uses Keflex sometimes too if they are allergic to penicillin but tolerate Keflex. For pre-meds they use the same things. They prescribe Clindamycin only if the others can't be taken; and last resort is Augmentin if the infection is extremely bad and/or no other antibiotic are working. Penicillin, as Bobbie said, is the lesser evil.
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JudyM,
Has it ever been recommended to take Erythromycin for dental procedures to protect the valve?
Augmaxcil (amoxicillin trihydrate and clavulanic acid) gave me severe c.diff. Took 375mg 3x for 5 days, started to fall apart at about day 3, was in serious shape 2 days after completing the course. All the while clueless that this antibiotic was doing the harm, because it is "not unusual" to get D when taking an antibiotic.
Has it ever been recommended to take Erythromycin for dental procedures to protect the valve?
Augmaxcil (amoxicillin trihydrate and clavulanic acid) gave me severe c.diff. Took 375mg 3x for 5 days, started to fall apart at about day 3, was in serious shape 2 days after completing the course. All the while clueless that this antibiotic was doing the harm, because it is "not unusual" to get D when taking an antibiotic.
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Jodie, I haven't a clue if this is possible but you could ask your dentist. Can amoxicillin be made into a liquid to use as a mouthwash vs. ingesting the pills?
I'm thinking MAYBEEEEE not as much absorbed into bloodstream that way but would hit the infection site direct???
Grasping at straws for you....... :(
I'm thinking MAYBEEEEE not as much absorbed into bloodstream that way but would hit the infection site direct???
Grasping at straws for you....... :(
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Jodie (this got confusing, between Judy M and Jody),
If you have active c.diff and have to take an antibiotic, the way to go is with Vanco alongside it.
Sounds you are fortunate in being on Vanco in the first place!
Can you check in with an Infectious Diseases specialist on this?
That is what my ID told me to do, in the event of needing an antibiotic, and it is a question of dosage.
If you have active c.diff and have to take an antibiotic, the way to go is with Vanco alongside it.
Sounds you are fortunate in being on Vanco in the first place!
Can you check in with an Infectious Diseases specialist on this?
That is what my ID told me to do, in the event of needing an antibiotic, and it is a question of dosage.
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Jodie, Vanco is a great big guardian angel.
Judy M, have you seen the American Heart Foundation's most recent published guidelines, Sheila has just a few minutes ago found them(!) and posted in the Media Reports section? They say, only the most serious cases need prior antibiotics, no firm evidence that antibiotics were protective against IE in the first instance, and risks outweigh benefits. An incredible report, for anyone with a heart condition, including the minor ones such as mitral valve prolapse! This unnecessary taking of antibiotics, time and again. And now this sea change in approach, after decades.
Sheila! Good on 'ya! How do you do that?
Judy M, have you seen the American Heart Foundation's most recent published guidelines, Sheila has just a few minutes ago found them(!) and posted in the Media Reports section? They say, only the most serious cases need prior antibiotics, no firm evidence that antibiotics were protective against IE in the first instance, and risks outweigh benefits. An incredible report, for anyone with a heart condition, including the minor ones such as mitral valve prolapse! This unnecessary taking of antibiotics, time and again. And now this sea change in approach, after decades.
Sheila! Good on 'ya! How do you do that?
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OK,
Here's another alternative to oral anbibiotics, but this is not medical advice -- a personal experince.
When I first got C. diff. in l993, I ground my teeth from stress & broke 2 teeth. Oral surgeon "goofed" & pulled wrong tooth. Infection spread. I was on oral Vanco. for C. diff. at the time & PenVK for osteomyletis (bone infection in jaw). Didn't work.
Went to ID -- was on IV Vanco. (plus oral Vanco. for C. diff.) for 6 to 8 wks. It worked, but I had to have most of my teeth "redone" -- braces, bridges, etc. Prior to that time, I had beautiful teeth w/o cavities altho. I had perio. disease. I continued to work during this time. Hooked myself up to IV for 2 hrs. every morning, flushed IV line, went to work, & worked 2 hrs. later. Think would have gone bonkers at home thinking about all this.
Taking oral Vanco. along with antibiotic has helped some. It didn't help me the second time I had C. diff., but it's worth a shot.
I'd listen most to your ID (sometimes they know more about meds. than other docs.) Ask about IV Vanco. Do some research & consider your alternatives. I don't think I'd take Clindamycin -- regardless -- but it's only my opinion.
Here's another alternative to oral anbibiotics, but this is not medical advice -- a personal experince.
When I first got C. diff. in l993, I ground my teeth from stress & broke 2 teeth. Oral surgeon "goofed" & pulled wrong tooth. Infection spread. I was on oral Vanco. for C. diff. at the time & PenVK for osteomyletis (bone infection in jaw). Didn't work.
Went to ID -- was on IV Vanco. (plus oral Vanco. for C. diff.) for 6 to 8 wks. It worked, but I had to have most of my teeth "redone" -- braces, bridges, etc. Prior to that time, I had beautiful teeth w/o cavities altho. I had perio. disease. I continued to work during this time. Hooked myself up to IV for 2 hrs. every morning, flushed IV line, went to work, & worked 2 hrs. later. Think would have gone bonkers at home thinking about all this.
Taking oral Vanco. along with antibiotic has helped some. It didn't help me the second time I had C. diff., but it's worth a shot.
I'd listen most to your ID (sometimes they know more about meds. than other docs.) Ask about IV Vanco. Do some research & consider your alternatives. I don't think I'd take Clindamycin -- regardless -- but it's only my opinion.
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The only Rx I've ever been prescribed for dental work is amoxycillin. My cardiologist is checking with an infectious-disease specialist to determine whether there's a better choice. (I love it when a doctor admits that someone else may know more than he does -- definitely the kind of doctor I want!)
It's a good thing this surgery was not elective or I would be kicking myself over and over again.
Thanks, all, for your input.
It's a good thing this surgery was not elective or I would be kicking myself over and over again.
Thanks, all, for your input.
Judy M.
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