Diarrhea/bloating still persists a week taking Flagyl

[kobecat]

I am 43 years old.  About 3 weeks ago I had an emergency hysterectomy.  After my hospital stay,  I was sent home with Clindamycin and Ampicillin capsules to take for 5 days.  I had diarrhea for 4 days straight and called the Dr.  She told me to stop taking the medicines immediately.  About 4 days later, I was stricken with severe abdominal cramping, nausea and watery diarrhea.  I was rushed to the emergency room and had CT scans, abdominal XRays, and stool samples taken.  I was diagnosed with C. diff.  After my second hospital stay, I was sent home with Metronidazole 500MG tablets to take with food 3X a day.  I am on my 8th day of taking this, and still have diarrhea with a loss of appetite.  When will the diarrhea clear up?  After the Flagyl treatment is completed?  Should I be taking a probiotic supplement along with the Flagyl?  I have no other symptoms other than the diarrhea/bloating.

[Ratnakar Kini, MD]

Hi,
Diaarhea usually resolves within 2-4 days of starting on metronidazole. But the course of treatment should be completed.
Studies have shown that probiotics are beneficial in the treatment of clostridium difficile infection.
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- Ratnakar Kini M.D.

[sparker25]

What are probiotics for C-diff? I have had it three times in less than two years after my ileostomy and tested positive each time. Flagyl will not clear it up so i have to take vancomycin. I am into my last two days of a ten day treatment and still having watery output. I am very tired and drained. All I want to do is sleep. No energy or spark for life i am just physically drained.

Any suggestions?
SP