Vancomycin for C difficile

[GinaCampbell 434]

Have you tried Flagyl (Metronidazole) which is a antibiotic that is used a lot with gastrointestinal bacteria. You need to make sure that you're drinking adequately and would benefit from Probiotics.< /p>

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Yes, as I mentioned above, I have had a course of Metronidazole and a course of Vancomycin. I am using probiotics and drinking as much Water as my sleeve will allow.

Thank you for your advice though. Very kind of you.

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[Crochet Queen 16]

I still have C difficile unfortunately. Back to my GP Thursday to discuss what happens next. Had a course of Metronidazole, then a course of Vancomycin. I think the Vancomycin was doing some good but once the course was finished, the C diff came back.

Thanks for asking, how are you?

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They may discuss a fecal implant with you. That may be your best option.

I'm suffering again for the second time with Vertigo, so annoying. Back on steroids. It's like never ending. I know you know what I mean!

[mimigettingskinny 40]

Pardon my ignorance, but what causes c diff?

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[GinaCampbell 434]

I still have C difficile unfortunately. Back to my GP Thursday to discuss what happens next. Had a course of Metronidazole, then a course of Vancomycin. I think the Vancomycin was doing some good but once the course was finished, the C diff came back.

Thanks for asking, how are you?

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They may discuss a fecal implant with you. That may be your best option.

I'm suffering again for the second time with Vertigo, so annoying. Back on steroids. It's like never ending. I know you know what I mean!

Oh no! So sorry to hear that! I hope you feel better soon!

Unless I can get a referral from my GP to the infectious diseases consultant, I don't think that I will progress out of this c diff loop. I do keep quietly insisting on treatment to whichever caregiver I am seeing that day hoping to trigger a referral.

I won't be able to discuss faecal implant options until I see a consultant.

I finally got in to see the dermatologist yesterday. I was referred pre sleeve for excessive hair loss. She confirmed that I am going bald and will need a biopsy to determine exactly why. Being post op sleeve has complicated things.

Obviously, as I am at the 4/5 month mark post op and have been sick for so long, even more Hair loss is expected now. Especially as I was without Protein for so long. Losing over 100lbs in such a short time is bad for hair!

She told me that I should have postponed the sleeve surgery until I had a diagnosis if I was concerned about excessive hair loss as I may now have absorption issues and may struggle to get in enough nutrients to support my hair.

Anyway, this merry go round continues. It's the Fibromyalgia and pain mgt consultant next week. I didn't get a chance to see him pre op so I have no idea what he can do to help but am hoping to persuade him to order some bloodwork to see where I am nutrient wise and maybe I can get a referral from him to infectious diseases.

I can't wait for a day when I am not either having medical treatment, seeking medical treatment, sitting in a hospital, GP surgery, etc.

Some clinicians don't want me in waiting rooms in case the c diff is active (between tests), some don't seem to care.

I am certainly fatigued with it all.

What can you do about the vertigo other than take steroids?

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[GinaCampbell 434]

Pardon my ignorance, but what causes c diff?

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Many different things can cause a person to contract clostridium difficile. Heavy antibiotic treatment, sporicidal ingestion, poor hygiene in clinical settings etc.

In my case, I contracted it post op.

It is NOT routinely associated with WLS. It is a normal risk of any surgery, just like MRSA.

There is a wealth of info out there. Just google clostridium difficile.

Asking a question is never "ignorance". Never apologise. How it is answered sometimes can be, both in demeanour and in content.

I hope that helps.

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