Diff is back again:(

[Christina]

I would highly doubt one dose of Flagyl would make a difference if it was C-diff. It usually takes multiple doses to stop a relapse. Look up FAQ's about IBS. It is hard to tell the difference sometimes between that and C-diff as the symptoms are very similar. It would also be highly unlikely for C-diff to recur after so long unless you were infected by a different strain or have had to take an antibiotic. A stool test would be a good start but I would not do so if you take more than the one dose of Flagyl as it may mask a positive test result. Regardless, I would definitely follow up and consult with your GI Dr. to get their advice as I am not a Dr., just a fellow c-diff sufferer.

[boxer77]

Well today I have felt normal, havent gone to the bathroom today, IM gonna checkout that IBS faq. Thanks for mentioning that christina!
I dont trust my current GI doc so I will have my other doc get me another.
Thanks again for your help and suggestions!

[boxer77]

Well looks like I just had a bout of IBS, I have been normal for the past 2 weeks.
I found out Milk and red meat don't agree with me right now.
I truly feel for folks on here that still have it. Keep up the fight just when it looks as if your doomed, you get better!

[boxer77]

Still doing good, but I cant drink any milk now, I use to drink a gallon a week.
I'M lactose intolerant now I guess. Keep up the good fight folks! You can beat it!
The key word is time.

[Bobbie]

boxer,
Some do become milk intolerant after a bout with C. diff. I was for years. Yogurt is usually an exception. Finally, after years, I am able to tolerate other dairy products such as cheeses -- esp. goat cheese.

Be sure & get your calcium in other ways. I thought I was getting enough through supplements but wasn't. (Also, "normal" calcium is better absorbed.) I developed osteoporosis after C. diff. There is a lot of osteo. in my family but I'm sure the C. diff. didn't help.

IBS is also a strange disease. I will be fine for weeks at a time & then have problems for days. I don't watch what I eat as carefully as I used to since it didn't seem to make much difference for me, but everyone is different. I just got back from Bath, England, & had IBS on the flights over & the flights back but was fine while we were there. Go figure!