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Vancomycin for C difficile

GinaCampbell

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GinaCampbell    434

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Has anyone taken this antibiotic for c dif?

Did it help you?

I have taken two doses and my symptoms have dramatically increased.

The nurse says that I should persevere.

Just looking for opinions.

Thanks!

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Crochet Queen    16

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Yes. I took it and it worked. My husband has also taken it twice and it also worked for him. Take the entire dose. Sometimes symptoms get worse before they get better. Hang in there!

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GinaCampbell    434

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That's what I wanted to know. I took one dose and went to bed. No real change. Took a second dose this morning and my symptoms increased dramatically. It scared me so I called the nurse to ask for advice.

She phoned the microbiologist who said that it can't be the vancomycin causing issues.

Next step would be Accident and Emergency for admission.

I am trying to avoid re admission to the hospital at all costs but will have to go if I get any sicker, I know.

So I don't want to run down there if this is just how the process works.

I would rather rest in my own bed and use my own toilet and shower.

Thanks for your reply.

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Part of the problem is that many of the antibiotics used, especially the strong ones for c. diff can cause diarrhea on their own. People have differing degrees of side effects from meds.

It's good that you're following up, but the vanc won't make the c. diff itself worse. It might be ineffective, but it won't make it worse.

Good luck! I know c. diff is a tough row to hoe.

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GinaCampbell    434

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Keep up your fluids Gina. I thought vancomycin can't be taken if you have an inflammatory bowel condition?? Check the paperwork that came with your Meds.

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That's what the paperwork says but that's what the GP's nurse and microbiologist prescribed for me.

I have moved the colonoscopy due to the severe pain, up to Wednesday (soonest outpatient appt) so moviprep from Tuesday will mean severe diarrhea anyway.

Not really sure continuing the vancomycin is wise until after that.

District nurse came out to draw fast track bloods because my GP surgery is worried about sepsis.

My hospital bag is by the door so if things get much worse or the bloods come back bad, I am ready.

I certainly feel rough.

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GinaCampbell    434

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Part of the problem is that many of the antibiotics used, especially the strong ones for c. diff can cause diarrhea on their own. People have differing degrees of side effects from meds.

It's good that you're following up, but the vanc won't make the c. diff itself worse. It might be ineffective, but it won't make it worse.

Good luck! I know c. diff is a tough row to hoe.

Thanks. I simply have no idea what's happening now. I just know that the pain is becoming unbearable so hospital seems inevitable.

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GinaCampbell    434

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I'd query the need for the bowel prep in these circumstances. Contact the Secretary to explain the situation. Good luck!

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I did. They insist on it. And they won't re test for c diff while I am there either.

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I'd query the need for the bowel prep in these circumstances. Contact the Secretary to explain the situation. Good luck!

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I did. They insist on it. And they won't re test for c diff while I am there either.

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how are you doing Gina?

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GinaCampbell    434

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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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GinaCampbell    434

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I am using Probiotics and still attempting to get a referral to a consultant who specialises in this problem.

Once the antibiotics finish, my symptoms seem to reappear. Very frustrating.

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