I have c diff.... What to do about son on abx.

[Missmom]

Here is the background info.

 

I have always had irritable bowel type symptoms and this past week had a colonoscopy just to check it all out. I was worried because several of the symptoms of ibs mimic those of other serious diseases such as colon cancer, etc..... So after the colon scope, dr says all went ok but that he has run stool tests etc. So, I get a call today saying i am positive for c diff. I have not been in the hospital or had any antibiotics in quite a long time and other than stress have been feeling ok. I have had some mild stomach upset, but just really thought it was stress related. He started me on 14 days of flagyl, but now I have been reading about how extremely contagious and dangerous this is. I don't have any idea how I could have gotten this because I am somewhat of a germ-a-phone, or how long I have been positive for it.

 

I am now worried about my ds12. He has been on augmentin now for about six months and I have been giving him one culturelle a day as well. I just don't want him to get this. Do any of you know any more about how I can protect him from this. As I understand it is extremely hard to get rid of.

 

I will probably have a bleach party in my house tomorrow, but again just don't know if I have already transmitted anything.

 

Thanks for any advice.

[philamom]

I suggest adding Sachromyces boulardii (Florastor) to you and your son's probiotic regime. We also use Klaire ther-biotic detox support capsules (50 + billion CFU per capsule) and Culturelle.

[Missmom]

I suggest adding Sachromyces boulardii (Florastor) to you and your son's probiotic regime. We also use Klaire ther-biotic detox support capsules (50 + billion CFU per capsule) and Culturelle.

Hi philamom,

 

Have you had any issues with c diff, or is this just what you are doing to prevent gut issues?

[philamom]

I suggest adding Sachromyces boulardii (Florastor) to you and your son's probiotic regime. We also use Klaire ther-biotic detox support capsules (50 + billion CFU per capsule) and Culturelle.

Hi philamom,

 

Have you had any issues with c diff, or is this just what you are doing to prevent gut issues?

My dd11 had c-diff three times. First time at age 5 she was treated with Flagyl. Eight months later it returned or she got a new infection. She was then treated with Vanomycin. Three years ago she got another infection that was treated with Flagyl. I then started her on high dose probiotics and haven't had any problems since (with clostridia anyhow) - knock on wood.

[Missmom]

I suggest adding Sachromyces boulardii (Florastor) to you and your son's probiotic regime. We also use Klaire ther-biotic detox support capsules (50 + billion CFU per capsule) and Culturelle.

Hi philamom,

 

Have you had any issues with c diff, or is this just what you are doing to prevent gut issues?

My dd11 had c-diff three times. First time at age 5 she was treated with Flagyl. Eight months later it returned or she got a new infection. She was then treated with Vanomycin. Three years ago she got another infection that was treated with Flagyl. I then started her on high dose probiotics and haven't had any problems since (with clostridia anyhow) - knock on wood.

Hi philamom,

I was just told after a colonoscopy I had c diff and am on flagyl. I read all the info and panicked. Here I have a son on abx for months and now he is susceptible to all do this. I have asked him about his bowel movements lately and he said they have been pretty soft. I don't know as he is 12 and I don't see what he does in the bathroom. I am worried he may be exposed to it and highly susceptible. I have been keeping up the probiotics but don't want to add too much too soon and have that cause upset stomach as well. Is your daughter on any abx at this time? I hope this all gets better soon. This flagyl is rough, it is making me feel nauseous all the time.

[philamom]

We went on to find Lyme and Tick-borne co-infections and treated dd with combo of antibiotics. Right now she is on Amox only. I supplement her with 250+ billion cfus probiotics on most days. Sorry the flagyl is so tough on you. When you retest after the flagyl is completed, ask to run a stool test on your son as well.