u/Existing_Collar852

Fasting Diarrhea after Vancomycin

I had C Diff and took vanco back in April so it's been 4 months. My symptoms have gotten better and I'm toxin negative. however the biggest issue now is I only get symptoms when I don't eat...then I get really bad diarrhea. If I do eat then I am fine and have normal stools and feel good.

My C diff was very mild (was actually misdiagnosed as IBS for several months) and when I had that I was able to fast without issues. It wasn't until I took the vanco this all started. it started 3 days after finishing the meds. it hasn't improved at all. I can't go more than 8 hours or half a day without eating or else I'm running to the bathroom every 10 minutes. I have been force feeding myself a lot lately to prevent episodes.

at first I thought I was replasing but i've tested negative many times since then. Doctor gave me Questran to try which I am starting in a couple days.

wondering if anyone has had similar?

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u/Existing_Collar852 — 1 day ago