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Topic: Could This Be Anything BUT C. Diff?

justwondering
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 12813

posted

Hi Everyone,

I apologize for this, b/c I know Lymetoo has a similar thread going and I have read it over and over, but unfortunately still have questions:(

When I began generic Biaxin a few months ago, I was ok for about a week or so and then developed greenish stools with a strong odor.

I did not have diarrhea, but they were softer and I was having around 2-4 small bowel movements a day. (isn't this gross??)

I had 2 stool samples (2 different days, refrigerated) tested for c. diff and they came back neg.

At that time I took flagyl for a few weeks and this cleared up all those symptoms. I also loaded up on probiotics.

Now, after a few weeks on the generic biaxin again (which my pharmacist wrongly gave me), I am back to having the same types of bowel movements.

It has not been a sudden onset, but was even on and off for a few weeks.

I do not have a fever or cramping or any true diarrhea. But I am concerned by the color, frequency and strong odor.

Has anyone else seen a change in bowels which was definitely not caused by c difficile?

Thanks so much for your help!

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sixgoofykids
Moderator
Member # 11141

posted

Yes, I had a lot of bowel issues and never had c. diff. I had to take VSL#3 the whole time I was on strong abx. I also took Theralac and Ultra Flora, but if I skipped a few days of VSL#3, the diarrhea would come right back.

I also had an overgrowth of klebsiella and citrobacter bacterias. I took uva ursi, oregano oil, and plant tannins to help with that.

Then I discovered Humaworm from my reading here, and saw it was cheaper than what I was taking and worked on those bacterias, so I took it.

Ended up I had a tapeworm, too!

Now I have no GI problems at all.

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justwondering
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 12813

posted

Thanks sixgoofykids,

Just reading the word "tapeworm" makes me nervous.

You must have been shocked!

I switched over to the brand Biaxin XL a couple of days ago and my problem is gone, so I am thinking it is the generic form that doesn't agree with me.

THANKSS:)

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sixgoofykids
Moderator
Member # 11141

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Shocked, to say the least! Nauseated, too, LOL.

I'm glad you figured out what was causing it. [Smile]

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WildCondor
Unregistered

posted

Try this
http://lymesupport.proboards77.com/index.cgi?board=nonlyme&action=display&thread=1197493092

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justwondering
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 12813

posted

Thank you both!

I am now back in the same boat.

Symptoms cleared up for a day or two, which seems to be the pattern, and are now back here and there.

I don't know if C Diff can come and go, which is what has been happening for weeks now...

I am also taking LOTS of probiotics and chlorella, so maybe that is aggravating things, I don't know.

I have a feeling I should visit the doctor, just in case...

THANKS

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