I got a lab back today saying I've got an overgrowth of C diff bacteria. I've been prescribed Flagyl and am a little concerned by hearing about side effects for people with neuropathy. I'm also wondering how my gut will tolerate it. Has anyone had experiences with this, and have people had their C diff subside without Flagyl? Thank you so much for your thoughts!!!
Ben
Posted by cactus (Member # 7347) on :
You can do a search here for C Diff and probably find some good info.
Fortunately, not too many here have had it - but some have.
If you have trouble tolerating flagyl, you can ask your doc about oral vancomycin or xifaxin - both of which stay in the GI system only.
I do not tolerate flagyl well (because of neuropathy), but am currently on oral vanco for C. Diff.
Be sure to sterilize everything in your bathroom, as C. Diff is contagious. Use bleach.
You might also check out the C. Diff support forum - Google C Diff support and it should come up.
Posted by pryorka (Member # 13649) on :
Alinia is suppose to work on C Diff too. I think it's in clinical trials to be approved as an authorized treatment for C diff.
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
be very careful with flagy. it gave me the worst case of thrush and yeast i've ever had!!
take tons of probiotics and if necessary, ask that doc for diflucan...
Posted by BenRoss (Member # 20227) on :
I really appreciate people's responses! I'm wondering when one takes the probiotics if Flagyl is a four-time-a-day med? Won't the med just kill the probiotics? I also wonder, cactus, what neuropathic side effects you experienced. I have intense neuropathic pain myself, and am very much not wanting to flare it up.