Comments on: C Diff Diet: Clostridium Difficile Symptoms, Treatment and Recommended Foods

By: Kate H

Kate H — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 22:15:09 +0000

I think the C.diff infection problem could be greatly curtailed if patients in the hospital were NOT given wide spectrum antibiotics and if they do have antibiotics at the very LEAST they should be given yogurt or a fermented food. Patientd should also be told to wash their hands often abd not touch their mouths, and should wear plastic disposable gloves whilst eating. Hospital staff should also immerse commodes in a bleach bath and cover the whole thing for 10 minutes, and use at the very LEAST a portable UVC Light and wall off patient rooms with moveable room dividers on wheels. I caught C.diff at the hospital due to them being lax-a-dasical and ASLEEP AT THE SWITCH. I caught C. Diff in May 2017 and had a resurrgence of it also after Vanco. Vanco is an expense drug which the Hospital never paid for.(Jerks!) I then used Flagyl but its very hard to take for all one can think of is projectile vomitting.
While suffering I found S. Boulardii very helpful and Kefir and fermented sauerkraut.
Remember dont trust the hospital to protect you because they dont even bother using a UVC light nor do they have any precautions in place to protect those on antibiotics! They should HAVE TO CHANGE THEIR LAX WAYS!!!!!

By: Subscriber

Subscriber — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 20:15:33 +0000

Rebecca sorry did t backwards

By: PM Berger

PM Berger — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 15:24:38 +0000

One is told to avoid dairy due to lactose intolerance – what about lactose free cheese? or milk?

By: John Torvanger

John Torvanger — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 19:55:33 +0000

I’ve had MRSA and now c. Diff and I’m wondering why I’ve these unusual viruses

By: Roberta Philbrook

Roberta Philbrook — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 18:33:57 +0000

I am so sorry to see so many people with c-diff. I experienced my first bout with CD two years ago. Dental antibiotic and then shortly colonoscopy including a prep that makes you bleed. I feel it is too strong and should be made appropriate for each individual, by weight, health issues and age. This is 2019 and I have been out of my part time job and exercise group for 3 months since Feb, and it appears another 3 months starting the end of June. So far 3 trips to the ER and one 4.5 days hospitalized. I am 69 and have a clerical medical background. I agree with our retired nurses statement. Medical staff must take some time to update themselves and staff on new reliable information in each area. Everything is constantly changing. If not sure, look it up, consult with other professionals,; especially, pharmacists regarding drugs and updates. To speed things up possibly a check list or a button to push after each observation or consult has been and only has been done not before. There has to be away to keep ER staff, Hospital staff, office staff and all the staff in all areas for their departments. Effective communication must be put in place saving time, energy, lives and money. Less opportunity to fail or hurt someone. My example, before I was admitted from the ER and two weeks visit to ER just starting to feel better from Vancomycin TX I some how got campyelobactor (food poisoning). Because was almost better I was sent home being told I did not have C-diff. Several days later I was called from the ER and told c-diff antigen was positive, a&b negative. I also had campyelobactor. They just said come back to ER if I had problems. I was never told my diarrhea would stop until I had an antibiotic. I was never offered a Rx or told that I needed one before I could heal. I eating very much. I was dehydrated both ER visits. Because of that I ended up in the ER and admitted severely dehydrated, septic, diarrhea, and a number of other Dx. I am very concerned for myself and everybody of all ages. I am Thankful I am alive. Anyone of those 3 conditions kill thousands of people every year. 1. C-diff, 2. Campyelobactor. 3. Septic. I hope this helps others. If you are fortunate enough to have a family or friend advocate oversee and stay by your side during these critical times, I hope you will except their help and tell them how much you appreciate them.

By: Christine Pitts

Christine Pitts — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 15:58:18 +0000

My husband was diagnosed with c diff. Took him to er twice so far. Not once did they say he had. Both times he was severely dehydrated. I got to reading on his discharge and found the diagnosis. Hes been sick for 3 weeks now. Obviously hes getting better. My question is can you get this from food?

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:02:32 +0000

After procedure you still suffer. This makes me very sad. Have you been on any kind of special diet? I’m so sick with this horrible disease

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 09:58:58 +0000

Please I’m so tired of suffering I’ve been sick for 5 months after a life threatening upper respiratory infection last winter I have COPD. For months I’ve suffered with these symptoms from C diff. From antibiotic tx
I’m scared sick sweating cramping weak and nauseous I’m trying to find an appropriate diet as well as taking Flagyl & probiotics what else can I do to help myself recover. I’m 65 & feel 90. Please any advice appreciated.

By: Deb

Deb — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 22:56:23 +0000

Excellent and informative article!

By: Liz

Liz — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 17:12:42 +0000

I have had c diff several years ago. In and out of hospitals for 2 years. Finally had a fecal trasplant it lasted approxmatly 8 to 10 years. Now that devil desease is back again. Put me on Flagyl will see. What are we supposed to do? Really?