Any after-effects from c-diff?

Question

Once you've had c-diff, are there any after-effects from it 2-3 mos later? (e.g. lots of gas, cramping once in a while, etc.) The c- -diff was treated twice since the first antibiotics didn't work, and it resurfaced 5 days after the first 10-day course of antibiotics. Hasn't resurfaced since the second 10-day course. Any tests that should be done? Any experiences out there?

Answer 1

If you wish to find out anything connected with treatment and after care of this dreadful superbug, please check out the clostridium difficile website. http://www.cdiff-support.co.uk and join the Forum.
Here you will find many people with experiences of this dreadful infection and also many helpful answers to your questions. You can post any questions and someone will be sure to reply very quickly. They have done lots of research into c-diff and I am sure you will find this very helpful.
You will also find out which medications you should have been prescribed and what you can take to help yourself recover.
I, sadly lost my dear Mum to this dreadful infection, just a few months ago, She was elderly and this infection is dangerous for the elderly. She had been admitted to hospital in Lincolnshire after a small accident and it was the use of unnecessary antibiotics in the first instance and then the hospital staff's neglect and failure to treat her for her symptoms that led to my mother's tragic death. They could of prescribed a more expensive drug, but did not do so. They should of given her I/V fluids but failed to do so. They should of tested her again for c-diff, after a negative first specimen result, but did not do so until it was really too late for her to recover. They gave her medication which made her condition worse.
I can answer this way, as there had to be a Coroner's Inquest into my mother's untimely death and the verdict included the contributory factor of neglect.
On a happier note, my eldest son, in his 40's, was admitted to a different hospital a few weeks ago in London and also contracted this infection whilst being treated with antibiotics, but he is of course younger than my mother was and is now recovering.
If you are recovering from c-diff, then you will find the c-diff support group very, very helpful in keeping yourself well.
Good luck and I wish you good health in the future.

Answer 2

Clostridium difficile (C. diff) is a bacterium that is present naturally in the gut of around 3% of adults and 66% of children. C. diff doesn't cause any problems in healthy people. However, some antibiotics that are used to treat other health conditions can interfere with the balance of good bacteria in the gut. When this happens, C. diff bacteria can multiply and cause symptoms such as diarrhoea and fever. Because C. diff infections are usually caused by antibiotics, most cases usually happen in a healthcare environment such as a hospital or care home. Older people are most at risk from infection, with the majority of cases (80%) occurring in people over the age of 65. Most people with a C. diff infection make a full recovery. However, in very rare cases the infection can be fatal. The number of C. diff cases has risen from 22,000 a year in 2002 to almost 45,000 in 2004. One of the main reasons for this rise is the improvement in tests to diagnose the infection, but there has clearly been an increase in the number of cases. C. diff infections can be prevented by good hygiene practices in healthcare environments. However, it is extremely contagious and is spread very easily. Treatment: C. difficile can be treated with certain antibiotics, and in some cases, probiotic (good bacteria) treatments may be prescribed. Probably about two weeks before he is in the clear.

Answer 3

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Answer 5

I came down with c-diff after being in the emergency room. In the emergency room I was treated for acute diverticulitis and admitted into the hospital. Several days later I was diagnosed with c-diff.
After 6 months, I have little energy and continued bouts with abdominal discomfort. The lack of energy, is this common ?

Answer 6

If, the affected victim start passing formed stool which indicates that the person is recovering from the infection. However, a stool sample is necessary to confirm the status of the infection.
In hospital situation(in my practice), three consecutive stool samples should be negative before discharging the patient to other area or into the community.
Even after recovered from the infection most of the sufferes will complain some sort of vague abdominal discomfort especially when passing stools. But, they should be OK after a week.
Hope, this helps.

Answer 7

I had c-diff, the flagyl made me sick and then I got thrush and that med also made me sick. finally got well, but my tummy is very sensitive, i.e., ate a brat with sourkraut and got cramps and diarrhea 30 minutes later. have not had a normal bm for 4 weeks after getting well. there is something called PI ibm which is post infection irritable bowel syndrome. have any one of you heard of this. so many foods make me have cramps and diarrhea.

Answer 8

C Diff Gas

Answer 9

It should be cured with the anti-biotics you received. If you still have problems you should go to the doctor and get another stool culture done. This will determine if you still have it or not.

Answer 10

Does it cause confusion in the elderly?