Comments on: C Diff Resources 1 http://nursingassistants.net/2006/05/18/c-diff-resources-1/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:56:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Mark Francis http://nursingassistants.net/2006/05/18/c-diff-resources-1/comment-page-1/#comment-35289 Mark Francis Thu, 19 Apr 2007 20:21:42 +0000 http://nursingassistants.net/?p=426#comment-35289 I contracted c diff in january of 2007. The 10 day Flagyl course of medication seems to have cured it. However, its been about 8 weeks since I completed the pills and I still feel tired and sluggish. I had a blood test that showed I have a little higher than normal readings for hemoglobin and hermeticrit. I'm assuming the higher readings are due to the dehydration I went through with the c diff. Can anyone tell me if its unusual to still be feeling sluggish at this point. I contracted c diff in january of 2007. The 10 day Flagyl course of medication seems to have cured it. However, its been about 8 weeks since I completed the pills and I still feel tired and sluggish. I had a blood test that showed I have a little higher than normal readings for hemoglobin and hermeticrit. I’m assuming the higher readings are due to the dehydration I went through with the c diff. Can anyone tell me if its unusual to still be feeling sluggish at this point.

]]> By: Theresa http://nursingassistants.net/2006/05/18/c-diff-resources-1/comment-page-1/#comment-35278 Theresa Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:09:26 +0000 http://nursingassistants.net/?p=426#comment-35278 I am sorry to hear about those with c. Diff. My grandfather is 87 and now has C. Diff from being in the Leicester Royal Infirmary (UK). I am heartbroken as the hospital has now decided to stop all medication as he is not getting any better and will probably only survive for a few more day. In some ways it is a relief as this horrible bug has caused him nothing but pain, heartache and his life! I am angered at how the hospital has tried to cover up this infection. I wasn't informed that he even had C. Diff until I looked at his notes and the nurses on the ward said that protective clothing wasnt required!!! Something really needs to be done to prevent this from spreading. Can anyone tell me how long it was until thier symptoms started? I am concerned as I have been in extrenely close contact with my grandfather. I am sorry to hear about those with c. Diff. My grandfather is 87 and now has C. Diff from being in the Leicester Royal Infirmary (UK). I am heartbroken as the hospital has now decided to stop all medication as he is not getting any better and will probably only survive for a few more day. In some ways it is a relief as this horrible bug has caused him nothing but pain, heartache and his life! I am angered at how the hospital has tried to cover up this infection. I wasn’t informed that he even had C. Diff until I looked at his notes and the nurses on the ward said that protective clothing wasnt required!!! Something really needs to be done to prevent this from spreading. Can anyone tell me how long it was until thier symptoms started? I am concerned as I have been in extrenely close contact with my grandfather.

]]> By: Gay http://nursingassistants.net/2006/05/18/c-diff-resources-1/comment-page-1/#comment-34870 Gay Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:57:55 +0000 http://nursingassistants.net/?p=426#comment-34870 For all those seeking information on CDiff, go to www.cdiffsupport.com Very very thorough info there. Go to "Discuss" at the top of the page for the forum and information areas. For all those seeking information on CDiff, go to http://www.cdiffsupport.com Very very thorough info there. Go to “Discuss” at the top of the page for the forum and information areas.

]]> By: Holly http://nursingassistants.net/2006/05/18/c-diff-resources-1/comment-page-1/#comment-34853 Holly Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:06:00 +0000 http://nursingassistants.net/?p=426#comment-34853 Jim you, and everyone else who continues to comment on this, should do what your doctor says. C Diff isn't easy to get rid of; it takes a long time. There is no magic cure. Be patient. Follow your doctors prescribed treatment plan. don't do something that isn't medically proven to be safe. Jim you, and everyone else who continues to comment on this, should do what your doctor says.
C Diff isn’t easy to get rid of; it takes a long time. There is no magic cure. Be patient. Follow your doctors prescribed treatment plan. don’t do something that isn’t medically proven to be safe.

]]> By: Jim http://nursingassistants.net/2006/05/18/c-diff-resources-1/comment-page-1/#comment-34831 Jim Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:07:46 +0000 http://nursingassistants.net/?p=426#comment-34831 PS my email is jimcyndy@msn.com PS my email is
jimcyndy@msn.com

]]> By: Jim http://nursingassistants.net/2006/05/18/c-diff-resources-1/comment-page-1/#comment-34830 Jim Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:06:36 +0000 http://nursingassistants.net/?p=426#comment-34830 So is this diff as bad as it sounds? I am fifty years old and the doctors office called and told me i had c-diff. I new something was up when the doctors asked for a stool sample. This was a first. And she asked if i heard of c-diff. I like smart doctors. Buy the way the stool sample well, very nasty. I have had diarrhea, belly aches, sharp pain lower left side, and sometimes my upper chest hurts. I had gone to a doctor weeks ago for a sinus infection. took antibiodics for two weeks, when that wouldn't go away. I got a second opinion. So i am on Leviquin for the sinus, and flagil for the c-diff. I plan on buying some yogurt in the am. Does anyone have more advise. Jim So is this diff as bad as it sounds? I am fifty years old and the doctors office called and told me i had c-diff. I new something was up when the doctors asked for a stool sample. This was a first. And she asked if i heard of c-diff. I like smart doctors. Buy the way the stool sample well, very nasty. I have had diarrhea, belly aches, sharp pain lower left side, and sometimes my upper chest hurts.

I had gone to a doctor weeks ago for a sinus infection. took antibiodics for two weeks, when that wouldn’t go away. I got a second opinion. So i am on Leviquin for the sinus, and flagil for the c-diff. I plan on buying some yogurt in the am. Does anyone have more advise. Jim

]]> By: susan http://nursingassistants.net/2006/05/18/c-diff-resources-1/comment-page-1/#comment-34540 susan Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:47:43 +0000 http://nursingassistants.net/?p=426#comment-34540 I would like to know how long i have had c diff i had pouts of loose stool and was not feeling good for a long time until time went by and i had a lot of blood in my stool. have been treated with antibotics now what. i would like more information I would like to know how long i have had c diff i had pouts of loose stool and was not feeling good for a long time until time went by and i had a lot of blood in my stool. have been treated with antibotics now what. i would like more information

]]> By: Lori http://nursingassistants.net/2006/05/18/c-diff-resources-1/comment-page-1/#comment-34503 Lori Sun, 18 Mar 2007 01:22:09 +0000 http://nursingassistants.net/?p=426#comment-34503 My father, a very active 76 year old, died from C-diff on 3/12/07. He went to the hospital 3/2 with 2 broken ribs from a fall, got pneumonia and was treated with antibiotics. He was placed in intensive care on 3/9. He was very alert that day. Overnight his condition deteriorated and ultimately he died. Until now, I never heard of C-diff. It will haught me forever not knowing whether he contracted the infection as a result of the hospital or the antibiotics. I am still in disbelief! I pray to all of you that have this terrible infection ... My father, a very active 76 year old, died from C-diff on 3/12/07. He went to the hospital 3/2 with 2 broken ribs from a fall, got pneumonia and was treated with antibiotics. He was placed in intensive care on 3/9. He was very alert that day. Overnight his condition deteriorated and ultimately he died. Until now, I never heard of C-diff. It will haught me forever not knowing whether he contracted the infection as a result of the hospital or the antibiotics. I am still in disbelief! I pray to all of you that have this terrible infection …

]]> By: Patti http://nursingassistants.net/2006/05/18/c-diff-resources-1/comment-page-1/#comment-34455 Patti Fri, 16 Mar 2007 01:02:33 +0000 http://nursingassistants.net/?p=426#comment-34455 C Diff is a real problem. I want to make sure everyone is going to their doctors? And not trying to deal with this on their own?? C Diff is a real problem. I want to make sure everyone is going to their doctors? And not trying to deal with this on their own??

]]> By: j. landon http://nursingassistants.net/2006/05/18/c-diff-resources-1/comment-page-1/#comment-34418 j. landon Tue, 13 Mar 2007 20:36:07 +0000 http://nursingassistants.net/?p=426#comment-34418 ange says hello i am writeing to say i understand what you are all going through i have just nearly lost my son to c diff nov 2006 only 26 years old he had to have all of his large bowl and colon removedi i am so frustrated because the hospital say we took him in with it!i dont think so but I am so greatful to have him HOME it was 50/50 chance for him at first but my boy win the dreaded BUG wish you all well and fight on' ange says hello i am writeing to say i understand what you are all going through i have just nearly lost my son to c diff nov 2006 only 26 years old he had to have all of his large bowl and colon removedi i am so frustrated because the hospital say we took him in with it!i dont think so but I am so greatful to have him HOME it was 50/50 chance for him at first but my boy win the dreaded BUG wish you all well and fight on’

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