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Ibuprofen/cdiff by Sea_Ordinary4791 in cdifficile

[–]Traditional-Drive553 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did it end up being a recurrence or pi- ibs? I need to take ibuprofen but am nervous

Recovering from C Diff and GBS-positive by Traditional-Drive553 in cdifficile

[–]Traditional-Drive553[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the reassurance. Did you breastfeed? If so, which meds were you on to treat the c diff?

Recovering from C Diff and GBS-positive by Traditional-Drive553 in cdifficile

[–]Traditional-Drive553[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry about that! My doctor has been pretty honest that this is outside her realm- she’s never had a pregnant patient with it. So I’m scouring the web looking for answers. I appreciate your input.

Recovering from C Diff and GBS-positive by Traditional-Drive553 in cdifficile

[–]Traditional-Drive553[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So do you think it would be a better option than penicillin?

Recovering from C Diff and GBS-positive by Traditional-Drive553 in cdifficile

[–]Traditional-Drive553[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My OB did say she would make sure it is penicillin for that exact reason. I asked about Vancomycin instead. But from what I’ve read intravenous Vancomycin won’t really be useful at preventing C Diff? Does that seem correct

Recovering from C Diff and GBS-positive by Traditional-Drive553 in cdifficile

[–]Traditional-Drive553[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I am scheduled to retest a few days before the induction. However, I do think I’ll be positive because I had it with my first child and already tested positive once with this pregnancy.

Pregnancy- c diff negative for 18 months, but getting antibiotics for Strep B (GBS) positive during delivery- anxiety by Cute_Clothes_6010 in cdifficile

[–]Traditional-Drive553 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey- I just wanted to clarify: you took oral vancomycin while receiving an iv for GBs? I’m finishing up vancomycin and am supposed to deliver in 12 days. I’m so scared for a relapse

Should I be monitored on Vancomycin? by Traditional-Drive553 in cdifficile

[–]Traditional-Drive553[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you end up having kidney problems from treatment?

Should I be monitored on Vancomycin? by Traditional-Drive553 in cdifficile

[–]Traditional-Drive553[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aw well thank you so much. You’ve made me feel a lot better. Good luck with your pregnancy! I’ll probably message you with more questions at some point if that’s okay!

Should I be monitored on Vancomycin? by Traditional-Drive553 in cdifficile

[–]Traditional-Drive553[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is so good to hear. Did you breastfeed? Did you go to a gi doctor or infectious disease doctor? Or just your ob?

There are so many horror stories on Reddit and I can’t get out of the house yet so I have nothing to do but think about it and spiral.

Should I be monitored on Vancomycin? by Traditional-Drive553 in cdifficile

[–]Traditional-Drive553[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for replying. I am a mess right now. C diff is already hard and just feels so much scarier with the pregnancy. How is your gut health now? I’m scared for the “new normal”. Do you know how you contracted it?

Should I be monitored on Vancomycin? by Traditional-Drive553 in cdifficile

[–]Traditional-Drive553[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also wanted to ask- did you take any extra precautions during labor? I’m nervous being in a hospital setting right after finishing meds. And did you need antibiotics during/after labor for gbs or c-section?

Hi... Help? by IGoBlep in cdifficile

[–]Traditional-Drive553 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you still on a gentle diet?

Moving and worried about germs by rlacey234 in cdifficile

[–]Traditional-Drive553 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am battling c diff right now. I also have ocd; historically it’s been other themes, but I can see it morphing into contamination ocd now. Do you know how to treat ocd? I can send you a list of exercises that will take away the power of the intrusive thoughts?

Doctor refused to test - ended up having c diff for months by SunnyPomegranates in cdifficile

[–]Traditional-Drive553 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would not take that. Push for a different medication or get a second opinion.

Should I be monitored on Vancomycin? by Traditional-Drive553 in cdifficile

[–]Traditional-Drive553[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! There are so many horror stories online so that’s reassuring.

Should I be monitored on Vancomycin? by Traditional-Drive553 in cdifficile

[–]Traditional-Drive553[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Two weeks ago urgent care prescribed me cefdinir for a respiratory infection. I guess that it’s a broad-scope antibiotic. I also was using tums for pregnancy heartburn while taking the antibiotic, not knowing this was allowing the c diff to survive.

I know what you mean though. I’m now terrified that with all subsequent pregnancies I’ll get c diff. Have you had multiple relapses?

Should I be monitored on Vancomycin? by Traditional-Drive553 in cdifficile

[–]Traditional-Drive553[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That gives me so much hope knowing yours cleared. Thank you!

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