Hi everybody,
Just wanted to give you an update. I was only home for two days, and now I am back at Children's Hospital again. It looks like I will be here for a little while. It seems I have an "acute gastrointestinal illness". Mom says it is called "C-Diff" whatever that means. I know that it means I have bad stomach cramps, nausea, and diarrhea. The doctors told mom that I am contagious, so I cannot leave my room. They also said I will be here 10-14 days. I also will not get anymore chemo treatments until this is cleared up. I will keep you posted if anything changes -- or I get to come home again!!
Love and kisses,
Amelya
My grandma had cdiff. We had to resort to use yogurt therapy and lactinex tablets after she had received 4 rounds of vancomycin She was quarantined while in the hospital. It is highly contagious, especially to someone whose immune system is compromised. Please ask the doctor about this.
ReplyDeleteMy understanding is cdiff is a host (gram-positive) bacteria that develops in the intestine after being on an intensive round of antibiotics or any type of therapy that wipes out the good bacteria that lines the intestinal tract.
Yogurt therapy and lactinex tablets help build up the good bacteria.