Back On Antibiotics - Bleck!

[Jennie_B 6]

My Dr told me to buy Align Probiotic. It has 4 different strains of bacteria & 2-4 million colonies of each bacteria. <--- Good luck figuring out what that means lol!!! HW:320 SW:311 DW:332 SD: 7/11 CW 282

Shear Diva,

LOL! Thanks for the info! Are they small pills?

[Jennie_B 6]

I researched Probiotics after someone mentioned how well they worked to help regulate your system. I found a good one and ordered it. When it came the capsules were pretty big. I tried one and it got 'stuck' causing 'foamies'. It seems I only do well with 'tic-tac' sized pills. Now I eat baked Beans to regulate my bowels - it works for me. :-)

Terry1118, may I ask what are "foamies"??

[BIG PROBLEMS 1]

Well.....This is the third time I've had to take antibiotics since my surgery on 7/11. First time was for the incision infection, 2nd time for the infection in my intestines/bowel due to the first antibiotics causing an imbalance and killing my good bacteria in there. Got off the 2nd antibiotic two weeks ago...things seem to be much better and then bingo 3 days ago rut rooo.

The same thing started happening again. This time waking me up at 2am and kept me up. After 2 days called the doc and she put me back on antiotics

to try to clear up the C. Diff. I asked to be

again but, she said they don't usually test again. Basically if this two week supply doesn't make things better or if things get worse.....she's sending me to an infectious disease specialist.

Sure hope this clears up. I was so worried about it today that I packed extra clothes "just in case". I was out of work for 6.5 weeks...had to call in sick Tuesday because of this so I just HAD to go in today.

Weird part is...aside from this issue I feel great! Today I was thinking how I actually feel thinner....noticing my knees are hurting as much and my clothes are loose...but I'm tied to the bathroom Oh well...this too shall pass and I'm so looking forward to feeling 100%

[BIG PROBLEMS 1]

Well.....This is the third time I've had to take antibiotics since my surgery on 7/11. First time was for the incision infection, 2nd time for the infection in my intestines/bowel due to the first antibiotics causing an imbalance and killing my good bacteria in there. Got off the 2nd antibiotic two weeks ago...things seem to be much better and then bingo 3 days ago rut rooo.

The same thing started happening again. This time waking me up at 2am and kept me up. After 2 days called the doc and she put me back on antiotics

to try to clear up the C. Diff. I asked to be

again but, she said they don't usually test again. Basically if this two week supply doesn't make things better or if things get worse.....she's sending me to an infectious disease specialist.

Sure hope this clears up. I was so worried about it today that I packed extra clothes "just in case". I was out of work for 6.5 weeks...had to call in sick Tuesday because of this so I just HAD to go in today.

Weird part is...aside from this issue I feel great! Today I was thinking how I actually feel thinner....noticing my knees are hurting as much and my clothes are loose...but I'm tied to the bathroom Oh well...this too shall pass and I'm so looking forward to feeling 100%

I understand everyone is trying to help, but pro biotics can do nothing for c- diff, try Googling it!! It is VERY SERIOUS and can lead to mega Colin!! We are talking apples and oranges here, it's a whole different animal. Dear you have my best thoughts and I am so sorry you ate enduring this, cdiff makes diahrrea look like fun

Please keep on top of things,may I suggest word puzzles for the time spent on toilet. Don't be afraid to use those febreeze coupons!! I agree nothing is TMI you will be in my thoughts and sending good vibes and angels!!