Cdiff concerns

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Cdiff concerns

Postby Speed58 » Sat Jun 23, 2018 4:31 am

Greetings, this is my second time getting cdiff but this time it is a bit different. I started flagyl about 4 days ago and I’ve experienced dizziness, and a lot of bloating with a bit of nausea. Should I be worried about my excessive bloating? I’m a hypochondriac and am worried about falling victim to megacolon. What are some things I should watch out for?

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Re: Cdiff concerns

Postby georgina » Sat Jun 23, 2018 5:26 am

Swollen abdomen , unability to pass gas , very bad and constant abdominal pain , high fever , feeling extremely ill will make you think about toxic megacolon . As long as you can sit on a computer and check the site you are "fine" , no toxic megacolon just sick with Cdiff. If you are o a second round of Flagyl and you feel like it doesn't help you , go see your doctor and ask to be switched to Vanco or Dificid. Flagyl is not FDA approved as a Cdiff treatment.

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Re: Cdiff concerns

Postby Lisa33 » Mon Jun 25, 2018 9:46 am

Speed58 - Welcome to the site. Please read the first forum for all new users on standard intro, rules of posting, etc. Sorry you are going through c-diff again. I agree with Georgina. The chances of falling victim to toxic megacolon is slim. I do think that you should have been treated with vanco or dificid instead of Flagyl, especially that it's your second go-around. What you are experiencing is typical of c-diff and/or Flagyl side effects.

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Re: Cdiff concerns

Postby roy » Mon Jun 25, 2018 11:20 am

If the only symptom is "bloating with a bit of nausea" then a Dr is not supposed to order a c.diff test.
If you have colitis and a test shows c.diff is present then treatment is indicated.

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Re: Cdiff concerns

Postby Speed58 » Tue Jun 26, 2018 2:53 am

Just an update on my situation. I’m still having a lot of trouble with bloating and nausea. I don’t notice any of the cdiff symptoms I had when I last had cdiff like D or intense abdominal pain. I’m ready to throw in the towel for this medicine because it seems like these symptoms are so unbearable. However I’m still taking them as directed because I don’t want to start from square one again. Would miralax be a good option for the bloating/constipation?

Thank you,

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Re: Cdiff concerns

Postby georgina » Tue Jun 26, 2018 9:27 am

If i were you , i would prefer a more natural approach like : prune juice , a fiber supplement , aloe juice , instead of Miralax.

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Re: Cdiff concerns

Postby Speed58 » Tue Jun 26, 2018 6:19 pm

Thank you for suggesting prune juice. I had a glass of it with some oatmeal this morning and Wow did that solve my constipation issue, only thing I have D now. I’m open for suggestions for that issue.

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Re: Cdiff concerns

Postby beth22 » Tue Jun 26, 2018 6:51 pm

The D should subside if you don't drink more prune juice. Next time you need it, just drink half a glass. I used to drink it for C before c diff and it worked well. I also used to eat dried prunes sometimes. I liked those better.

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Re: Cdiff concerns

Postby roy » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:17 am

it also depends how big the glass is!
When someone suggests something new it's best to try a tiny amount first.
half an ounce would be much better than half a pint if your gut is sensative!

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Re: Cdiff concerns

Postby georgina » Wed Jun 27, 2018 10:14 am

Definitely try a small amount at first! Sorry you are having D now but i'm sure it will subside. Good thing you haven't taken miralax , imagine how things would have been like in the toilet after that !!

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Re: Cdiff concerns

Postby Speed58 » Wed Jun 27, 2018 5:12 pm

Thank you for your help. The D did subside and to my surprise I am not getting bloated as much from my pills. My movements are starting to look normal but I’m still not going a normal amount. I really appreciate the help.


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