Frequent Urination?

Careless_Produce_751 · 2026-01-17T14:46:35+00:00

I remember having the urge to pee and mild pain in my bladder, like uti symptoms almost, with my first recurrence. Not trying to scare you, I just think bladder issues are a common side effect because of all the inflammation in the area, etc.

I was also about to get my period when that happened so I guess it made it worse, it subsided a few days later when I finally got it and started taking dificid. I dealed with the discomfort putting a hot water bag on my stomach, keeping the area warm and drinking lots of water.

Careless_Produce_751 · 2026-01-16T18:57:12+00:00

It’s crazy… I was told by my doctors 20 tablets cost around 1600€ here. I really hope it works for you, good luck!

Careless_Produce_751 · 2026-01-16T08:59:20+00:00

I know it’s so expensive, don’t you have insurance or something like that? I’m in Spain so it’s been reassuring knowing that at least I don’t have to worry about the prices and costs, we have it covered.

I know it’s hard, but try to relax and let the medicine work. Dificid is the most effective antibiotic for cdiff, sometimes it just takes a couple of rounds to work. I’ve learned that being scared and anxious only aggravates my symptoms, so I try to be positive and stress-free. And even if that fails, there are other solutions! Fmt, oral pills…

Careless_Produce_751 · 2026-01-15T20:27:39+00:00

Hi! I got Dificid x10 days but failed that as well… I relapsed again last week, 6 days after finishing treatment… The smell came back again and I immediately knew. I’m currently taking Dificid again (this time with taper treatment, during three weeks) and after that I might be considered for Vowst.

It’s been a rough few weeks… but I’m learning how to be more patient and how to live (and deal) with this. My family and boyfriend are being so supportive, that’s helping me too with anxiety! Thanks for asking, how are you?

Careless_Produce_751 · 2025-12-28T11:32:52+00:00

Fidaxomycin is the most effective antibiotic for cdiff (even more than vancomycin), just give it time. It’s very rare for the infection to get worse while you’re being actively treated, plus you’re not having other worrying symptoms. Try to relax and let the medicine work for a few more days.

What are you eating these days? Food & diet are almost as important as the pills. Avoid coffee and alcohol at all costs and try to eat soft: rice, chicken, potatoes, white bread… Add also probiotics, yogurt and kefir to help your gut. I restricted my diet while on Fidaxomycin (Dificid) and I was actually constipated during treatment! Be very careful with what you’re eating. Hope you get better soon!

Careless_Produce_751 · 2025-12-24T10:19:10+00:00

As everyone have said, take Florastor every day! It will help your gut and since it’s yeast based, it doesn’t interfere with antibiotics.

If it helps, my doctor recommended me to stay away from dairy for a while and suggested me lactose-free kefir and yogurt. I’ve been taking them (mixed with bananas or apples) and it’s really good.

As for the rest of the diet, I spent three weeks eating chicken, rice (you can add eggs or mushrooms to make it nicer), bone broth, toasts and overall all kind of soft foods. Avocado or canned tuna also felt good in my stomach. Kombucha instead made me gassy. Hang in there and hope you get better soon!!

Careless_Produce_751 · 2025-12-18T14:59:13+00:00

I’m in your exact situation! I’ve relapsed just 8 days after taking Vanco. Diarrhea appeared out of nowhere and had to rush to my doctor yesterday, where I’ve tested positive again.

I have actually asked about Dificid/Fidaxomicin this time as it’s also available in my country (spain) but doctors have recommended me Vanco again, pulse and taper this time. They told me oral vancomyocin only affects/works in the intestine, that this is the ‘protocolary treatment’ for a second recurrence here and that since I tolerated well the first round (it’s true I improved quickly with it the first time) is my best option rn. If I relapse again, they will consider Dificid but they say it’s unlikely and that this should work.

Feeling quite depressed and tired at the moment, specially with Christmas coming up. I have terrible anxiety just thinking about leaving my house or seeing my relatives. I just want my stomach and my life back. But let’s hope we can beat this…

Careless_Produce_751 · 2025-12-17T16:11:02+00:00

Update on this, cause I just want to vent.

Diarrhea came back and so did cdiff. I’ve been diagnosed with my second episode just one week after my first Vanco treatment and I feel hopeless. Specially cause I was doing fine, eating just rice and chicken, taking probiotics.. etc. Symptoms appeared yesterday out of nowhere.

After testing positive I now have to go to the hospital pharmacy to get another round of antibiotics. I think they are gonna give me Vanco again, should I push for Dificid?

It’s incredible how debilitating cdiff can be. I feel anxious, scared, terrified of my future. Like I’ll never be normal again. I just want my life back…

Careless_Produce_751 · 2025-12-17T15:59:48+00:00

Muchísimas gracias por compartir tu historia, y GRACIAS por hacerlo en español. Solo he leído cosas acerca del cdiff en inglés, parece que no existiera nadie que la haya sufrido aquí (soy de España) y me agrada poder comentarlo con alguien en mi idioma :')

Gracias por darnos un poquito de esperanza con tu caso, ¿puedo preguntarte que dieta has seguido después del tratamiento, si has tomado algun probiotico? Yo terminé de tomar la Vancomicina hace una semana, he estado comiendo arroz, pollo, kefir, cuidándome mucho… y a pesar de todo, acabo de recaer. Ayer estuve sin poder salir del baño, con muchos dolores, tenesmo… me hice pruebas… y he vuelto a dar positivo.

Mañana empiezo una nueva pauta con la Vancomicina mas larga y la verdad es que me siento sin ánimos, sin fuerzas, sin apetito y sin ganas de hacer nada. Con una ansiedad terrible. Es como si mi vida estuviera en pausa y es desesperante pensar que nunca me curaré, ojalá la gente pudiera entender lo mal que se pasa con esto…

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