C Diff?

Crohn's Disease Forum

Help Support Crohn's Disease Forum:

Joined
Oct 16, 2013
Messages
12,137
I went to my gastroentologist today and told them I have been having some diarrhea lately and I had blood in the stool. I have been on antibiotics lately and they want to test me for c diff.

2
 
So I'm not quite sure what you're question is here, but I'll try to input my knowledge anyhow!

I've been tested for C-diff multiple times. You basically just do a stool sample. I've tested positive twice. IMO, as long as you nip it in the bud, it is treated rather easily. I went on a dose of "special" antibiotics, basically they were like $600 pills that wouldn't upset my stomach and made sure the infection was gone. (However, I live in Canada and my pills were covered so I ended up only paying a few cents. This might not be an option for you).
 
C diff stinks to get the virus, but it is managable and you can get rid of it. My kid has had it once, tested now 4 times and the test is no biggy. Standard stool sample + an extra 2 bottles. If you turn out to have it google the forum on c diff. In the Parents of Kids with IBD we talk about it a lot. Good luck!
 

Latest posts

Back
Top