Probiotics and food

[fortynineC]

What probiotics can I use for C Diff? I have an appointment with Dr. tomorrow but the pain is so severe and am in the bathroom constantly I will try anything for some relief. Iwas on amox/clav 825 mg 2x a day for cellulitis and the antibiotics was the culprit I am sure. This has gone on for 2 weeks with no letup and is getting worse. No appetite, severe cramping, some fever and chills and a little dehydration. Can you advise me what I can eat? Thanks


This discussion is related to finally tested negative for c. diff but still feeling symptoms.

[CalGal]

Nothing is really going to cut the pain a lot until you can get rid of the C. diff, and from your post I'm not sure whether or not the C. diff has cleared. You need to make sure that you have a follow-up test to make sure the anitbiotics that were used to get rid of the C. diff did the job they were supposed to. There are cases in which the antibiotics don't get rid of the problem - so double check. And make sure the C. diff hasn't left another problem - pseudomembranous colitis.

The probiotics will add some decent bacteria that may help. A decent brand is Culturelle which can be found at most drug stores, but make sure to call and ask if they carry it.

You may also want to check out the posts on cdiffsupport.org. They have a batch of information on the subject.