Infection is back

I am 4.5 months post op, doing well, everything going along great... EXCEPT for the c diff infection I acquired in the hospital when I got surgery.  Ugh.  Seriously that has been one of the most trying things I've ever been through.  I've been through 4 courses of treatment, endless doctor visits & stool samples and am sick of it (literally).  So today, three weeks after finishing my last treatment, my symptoms have returned.  I took a stool sample in and started more meds.  

I've been on Flagyl (it didn't work and I found out I'm allergic), Vancomycin (three times - obviously not working) and Rifamaxin once in combination with Vanco.  And I still have it.  So I'm not sure what they will treat me with next.  For now, I'm on Vanco to take away the symptoms until we can confirm I indeed have it again and we can decide on a better course of treatment.  There's not many treatment options left unfortunately.

Looking for prayers!  Thanks for letting me vent.

WOW...So sorry to hear this.  C-diff is not fun !!!!   We have enough bowel issues after surgery with out adding this to the mix.   I wish you all the best ,and hope that you are able to find the right meds to control it...

keep us posted

Jane

I'm so sorry you're still suffering with this. Have you heard about this yet?

http://vitals.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/20/8419332-sounds-gross-works-great-fecal-transplants-cure-nasty-c-diff-infections

Yes, I have heard about it.  My infectious disease doctor doesn't do them but will refer me to someone who does as a last resort.  At this point, I'm willing to do almost anything.  Thanks for posting it!

A good friend suffered with c-diff for months. She was finally put on a maintenance dose of something (sorry, don't remember what medication) for several years to kill it off. She was eventually able to wean off of the medication after several years. It was the only thing that worked for her.

I know it won't cure it but nurses told me when I was in with pneumonia to be sure to eat at least one carton of yogurt every day to help keep me from getting c-diff. It couldn't hurt and maybe? will help. Sorry you are having so much trouble with it, not fun!

 No great suggestions, but I just want to offer my sympathy.