Pneumonia
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Pneumonia
Hello all. I had c-diff for over a year back in 2004, and was cured from fecal infusions. My case history is here under Valerie's history, but I lost my account from inactivity I guess. I was just diagnosed with pneumonia and given Biaxin to take for 7 days. This is the first time I've taken them since my c-diff and I'm really scared. Any helpful advice to make this easier? Thanks to anyone who can help.
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Re: Pneumonia
I am sorry that you have pneumonia.
Wow! You have done well to stay away from antibiotics.
It is quite a worry. You will have to treat the pneumonia. Can you treat it with anything a bit safer..like a z-pack?
Whatever you take, I would recommend you eat yogurt and maybe take some probiotics while you are on the medication.
Good luck. Let's hope and pray that your healthy body keeps the c-diff in check.
Anne
Wow! You have done well to stay away from antibiotics.
It is quite a worry. You will have to treat the pneumonia. Can you treat it with anything a bit safer..like a z-pack?
Whatever you take, I would recommend you eat yogurt and maybe take some probiotics while you are on the medication.
Good luck. Let's hope and pray that your healthy body keeps the c-diff in check.
Anne
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Re: Pneumonia
Yes, I would load up on the probiotics and yogurt, anything to keep the good flora from dying out. Good luck and hope you can cure this illness without causing a relapse. Keep us posted. Carol
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Re: Pneumonia
I was cured 3 ½ years ago by fecal infusions as well. I still have an immense fear of antibiotic therapy. Thus far, I have been fortunate and have not had a need to implement antibiotic treatment. Most likely, your gut flora has become completely re-established and antibiotics treatment may not have an adverse effect. However, one never knows as C-Diff is such a peculiar beast. I definitely would increase my daily intake of natural probiotics. Hopefully, the beast will not show it’s ugly head again. Take care now and please keep us updated!!!
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Re: Pneumonia
Thank you everyone for the well wishes and good advice. I'm on day 5 and my stomach is just now starting to feel a bit yucky, but that happens with antibiotics no matter what. Hopefully drinking my Bio-K twice a day will be enough to sustain my good bacteria. 2 more days to go! Good health to all. :)
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Re: Pneumonia
Hello all. I'm once again having to take antibiotics this time for bronchitis. My question is, I'm taking it 3 times a day. What would be the timing to take my Bio-K? Also can I take pepto during this time to deal with my tummy problems? Thanks to everyone. Wishing you all all good health.
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