Understanding C. diff infection

Clostridioides difficile (also known as Clostridium difficile or C. diff) is an infection caused by a type
of bacteria that make substances (toxins) that harm the gut. C. diff most often occurs in people who are on antibiotics or have been taking them recently. It is also common in patients who have been in a hospital or long-term care facility for some time. People ages 65 and older are at increased risk, as well.

This program was supported by an independent educational grant from Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

[ButteredToastwKelly]

They never ever tell you that if you have cdiff that it is absolutely NECESSARY to clean your bathroom and frequently touched hard surfaces with BLEACH! Lysol will not kill it! Bleach every inch of your toilet, floor, sink, bathtub, vanity and bleach all towels and bath cloths that come in contact with your private parts after use! Some people buy white towels to bleach and reuse during times of infection if all they have are colorful towels. Take up the bath mat and wash the shower curtain innhot soapy water. If water runs off your private areas, it still spreads the bacteria even after washing those areas well. Bleach tablets in the toilet tank. I had it and sprayed the toilet with bleach and hot water mixed every time I used the restroom. CLOSE the lid when you flush to prevent fecal material from aerating and spraying microparticles all over the bathroom. Once the toilet stops, lift the lid and spray all of the toilet with bleach. Spray the shower down after each shower.

[animichus]

I’m 16 and I had this about 3 weeks ago. They said for my age and how healthy I am that my case was rare. I had 21 pounds of fluid. I’m healed now, still on antibiotics right now, but healed

[mike]

"Work closely with your provider to start another antibiotics course and feeling worse"

[cressyblankenship]

I have it and think I've actually had it for quite a while. I have a weak immune system so they're always putting me on antibiotics. I was embarrassed about it so I didn't tell my doctor for a least a few months. It was getting worse and I lost all kinds of weight. Then it got hard to eat anything . Partly bc I didn't want to feel any sicker and partly bc I would be hungry but had a loss of appetite at the same time. And just randomly feel sick at my stomach and throw up basically just liquids. I've gotten very weak. They have me on medication. And now I am potassium and calcium deficiency so I have to take supplements for that and a probiotic. Yogurt for digestion helps and ginger tea. I also drink body armour bc it doesn't have all the sugar and it has electrolytes and lots of potassium. Avocados are really helpful. The kimchi i love but it makes mine worse.

[gaskan]

They did a Southpark episode about a poop transplant. I thought it was a joke. NOT

[Copium]

Yogurt and kimchi never looked so good after this vid

[LucasAlmeida-dzxh]

C diff is horrible. I know this from experience

[naomilam]

it is also contagious, so be wary of other people living with you. Make sure you wipe down everything you have touched to not spread it to others.