I have been having diharrea and my doctor is testing me for c.diff?  I work at a nursing home and I know it spreads easily in nursing homes.  I am worried that I got it. What precautions should I take until I get the results?  I have young children and I don't want to spread it to them or one of the residents at the nursing home.  What should I do?
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I had it for over 6 months and I'm 25 years old.  I got it from Ampicillin and Gentamycin during labor.  I USED to post on www.cdiffsupport.com - there is a lot of info there that you may find helpful.  Just dont post questions that have been answered - the mods are psycho.  So search first so they dont jump all over you "CHECK THE FAQ" bla bla bla type answers.\n\nAnyway, I had profuse watery yellow diarrhea, rapid pulse, didnt feel quite right, and I lost weight.  The front line treatment is Flagyl that has horrible side effects that just add to the symptoms of C.diff.  If Flagyl fails, then Vancocin is prescribed - highly expensive stuff.  \n\nI finally got 'cured' by seeing an Infectious disease doctor.. My GI was clueless.\n\nI have kids and they never picked it up from me - sanitation, hand washing, and keeping things clean will help with infection control.
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Dont worry, this happens with alot of medications. Your body is simply passing the excess it is not using. The body takes what it needs and passes the rest. If I take a multi-vitamin it often turns my wee fluro yellow. Its just the left overs.\n\nIf it continues after you have finished your course of antibiotics, see your doctor.
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I would contact a hematologist so that you can have thorough exam...but I also want you to understand that there are normal high and low results...there are some people who don't conform to the norma...a normal WBC is 4.0 to 10.5..I would like that second opinion with a hematologist and ease my fears..As a nurse I would not speculate what it may be..and as I said it may be normal for you..I have cared for patients who has a normal temperature of 96 and if they have a fever it is 98.6 so see we are not all the same...good luck and I hope you get good news.
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i would  have to say since you have been on a antibiotic it is good to always make sure you are drinking enough water' this may help to dilute the medication that is  still in your system' i hope this helps you can also check out a drug and medication  sight on the net'' they may be able to give you some advice
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your doctor probably just wants to go over the results and what they mean with you. And if he needs to talk to you about either taking meds or changing your diet to counter the defiencies.\n\nI wouldn't worry about it and just go see the doctor.
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You need to be tested for Celiac Disease (CD).  This is a very common condition (1 in 100 people have it).  But it is often not 'recognised' by doctors and therefore, is rarely diagnosed (in the U.S. doctors only diagnose it in 1 in 3500 people, whichi is only 3% of the people with the disease).\n\nCeliac disease is an autoimmnune disease that causes serious damage to the lining of the small intestine.  The small intestine is where most of the body's digestion and nutrient absorption occurs.  Damage here leads to the 'odd' combination of malabsorption of basic nutrients (vitamins, minerals, amino acids) and hyperabsorption of bacteria, toxins, and food particles.  The result can be a whole variety of problems that can affect almost any organ of the body.  A particular form of CD causes a skin rash called "Dermatitis Herpetiformis".\n\nCeliac disease is CAUSED by an allergic reaction to the proteins in WHEAT, Rye and Barley.\n\nYour doctor may know very little about this disease (as the statistics above indicate).  In the last few years, many major medical journals have published review articles on CD to try to educate the medical profession (sadly, most docs do not read their own medical literature).  If your doctor 'resists' testing you for CD I would suggest two courses of action:\n1) DEMAND a referral to a doctor that SPECIALIZES in Celiac Disease, and\n2) DEMAND that your doctor read the entire April 2005 supplement of the medical journal "Gastroenterology".  This entire issue consists of review papers on CD.\n\nBest wishes and good luck!
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One day after taking antibiotics you are no longer contagious.  I know this because I just had strep and tried to get out of going to work and the doctor said I would be fine to go to work because I wouldn't be contagious anymore.  I'm also a nurse.  So go ahead and have your guests over.
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This is a very safe and effective drug. What your friend is referring to is any number of lawyers' websites that deal in pharmecutical malpractice. It is unlikely that you are experiencing anything that would require you to call that number. And if you are experiencing something that is bothering you, the best person to call first is your doctor.\n  This drug is most dangerous in the elderly. Tardive diskinesia is a very very rare side effect that involves involuntary muscle movement.\n\nThings to ask about:\nWhat are the most common side effects of this drug?\nPlease tell me what Tardive diskinesia is and what to look for.
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Actually, if you are not a regular user it will only stay in your system for a day.  That is of course assuming that they are doing a standard urine analysis, a hair folicle test has greater longevity.  If you drink a few cups of water the night before and morning of your test, you'll have no problems.  If you are lying about this and you use all the time, there are a few over-the-counter products that you can pick up in any pharmacy for about $40.  Don't go overboard, if your urine comes out clear then you've obviously done some preventive maintenence and someone will ultimately have suspicions.  Good luck.\n\n\nAND DO NOT NOT NOT DRINK BLEACH...some foolish little girl advised this...for the love of god DONT!!!  One drop of bleach diluted in a bucket of water is still enough to make you violently ill.  Straight bleach will burn a whole in your throat and be potentially fatal.  Just read the label on the back of the bottle.
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Take it to the drug store pharmacy, the'll tell you. Otherwise, throw it away. If it's was found in your home, of course, check out your medicine cabinet... Dr Checko... (Nickname)
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Has he been tested? If he hasn't he needs to be. If he doesn't have it then yes by all means wear a condom if it will give him peace of mind. The following FAQ is from the CDC.\n\nHow is HCV spread from one person to another? \n\n How could a person have gotten hepatitis C?\nHCV is spread primarily by direct contact with human blood. For example, you may have gotten infected with HCV if: \n\nyou ever injected street drugs, as the needles and/or other drug "works" used to prepare or inject the drug(s) may have had someone else's blood that contained HCV on them. \nyou received blood, blood products, or solid organs from a donor whose blood contained HCV. \nyou were ever on long-term kidney dialysis as you may have unknowingly shared supplies/equipment that had someone else's blood on them. \nyou were ever a healthcare worker and had frequent contact with blood on the job, especially accidental needlesticks. \nyour mother had hepatitis C at the time she gave birth to you. During the birth her blood may have gotten into your body. \nyou ever had sex with a person infected with HCV. \nyou lived with someone who was infected with HCV and shared items such as razors or toothbrushes that might have had his/her blood on them. \n How long can HCV live outside the body and transmit infection? \nRecent studies suggest that HCV may survive on environmental surfaces at room temperature at least 16 hours, but no longer than 4 days.\n\n What do you use to remove HCV from environmental surfaces?\nYou should clean up any blood spills - including dried blood, which can still be infectious - using 1:10 dilution of one part household bleach to 10 parts of water for disinfecting the area. Use gloves when cleaning up any blood spills.\n\n Is there any evidence that HCV has been spread during medical or dental procedures done in the United States? \nMedical and dental procedures done in the United States generally do not pose a risk for the spread of HCV. However, there have been a few situations in which HCV has been spread between patients when supplies or equipment were shared between them. \n\n Can HCV be spread by sexual activity? \nYes, but this does not occur very often. See section below on counseling for more information on hepatitis C and sexual activity. \n\n Can HCV be spread by oral sex?\nThere is no evidence that HCV has been spread by oral sex. See section on counseling for more information on hepatitis C and sexual activity. \n\n Can HCV be spread within a household? \nYes, but this does not occur very often. If HCV is spread within a household, it is most likely due to direct exposure to the blood of an infected household member.\n\nCan you get Hepatitis C from getting a tattoo?\nAlthough biologically possible when poor infection control practices are used, there is no evidence that hepatitis C virus (HCV) has been spread through tattooing. For more information...\n\nSince more advanced tests have been developed for use in blood banks, what is the chance now that a person can get HCV infection from transfused blood or blood products? \nLess than 1 chance per 2 million units transfused.\n\n Is it possible that HCV could be transmitted through the bite of a mosquito or other blood sucking arthropods, especially in third world countries? \nHepatitis C virus has not been shown to be transmitted by mosquitoes or other arthropods.\n\n How can a person protect themselves from getting hepatitis C and other diseases spread by contact with human blood? \n\nDon't ever shoot drugs. If you shoot drugs, stop and get into a treatment program. If you can't stop, never reuse or share syringes, water, or drug works, and get vaccinated against hepatitis A and hepatitis B. \nDo not share toothbrushes, razors, or other personal care articles. They might have blood on them. \nIf you are a healthcare worker, always follow routine barrier precautions and safely handle needles and other sharps. Get vaccinated against hepati
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True Story! Have it checked out if you think there is any in your home. I know some people who were severely ill from it.
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Please throw it away right quik. Write down the capsule code and color like you did for the net and ask a nurse or doctor. Don't keep it around.\nIt is Toxic.
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This is definitely a question that you should ask you prescribing doctor.  He/she went to school for many years in order to diagnose and help you.  Taking the word of other fellow sufferers will not help you since this illness is so nonspecific.  Good question, see your doc and good luck.
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WELL AM AN INDIAN IN CHINA where this 1st struck but not in all provinces in china.but these people say they hav a way to avoid this. not exactly sure,i will ask the senior doctors an let know if atall.i am a student of meedicine
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you may need a different antibiotic! call your doctor
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Hep C is mostly spread by blood, but other body fluids (like those involved with sex) can cause it to spread to others as well.\nSo unless you or your daughter have been having sex with your parents or touching their open wounds (or blood in any form) you should be safe. If you are really that worried get the test done.