u/Aggravating_Ad_8600

Finished 10 days of vanco 12 days ago now, before the vanco, my cdiff symptoms were not consistent, it was a mix of normal stools and loose stools for a couple weeks.

Now for the past couple days (since Wednesday morning) I have had 10+ very short bursts (1-2 seconds) of diarrhea daily. My temperature has been running from normal to 99.5 throughout the past couple of days. My GI doctor said it may be viral gastroenteritis but I am getting worried it may be a recurrence. How can I even get tested if I don’t create enough stool for the test?

Last year (March 2025) I had a bad reaction to augmentin and it threw off my gut for around 3 months (bad stools, cramping, bloating, etc…). All of my tests were clear though. Fast forward to this March, I randomly got the same symptoms for about a month and then a week and a half long bout of diarrhea (1-2x a day). Tests came back and shows I am positive for cdiff toxin. Since the diarrhea episode, my stomach seems to have settled and I haven’t had any major symptoms for roughly 10 days. My dr has prescribed me Vancomycin and she says it’s up to me if I want to take it really.

1. Should I take the antibiotic if I haven’t had symptoms lately?

2. How does vancomycin interact with the gut compared to augmentin?

3. Should I continue to take kefir while on vancomycin or should I begin taking florastor?

Appreciate the help!