January 31, 2011
Not feeling well
Scarlett tested positive again for C-Diff! She started showing symptoms last week so I made a phone call to her GI. He ordered a stool sample and it came back positive. Ughh... I wish it would just go away. This is the FORTH time that we've treated her for it. She was also hospitalized last October as a result of it. She is in good spirits but I can tell that her tummy hurts. We are starting her on another round of antibiotics. Please pray that the antibiotics work and that she starts to feel better.
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Prayers for your gorgeous little girl - go away C-Diff! Also, that video was super awesome, as always. That girl of yours has THE most amazing eyes, THE cutest chin dimple, and THE best wardrobe and accessories! :)
Feel better soon sweet Scarlett! I promise to get your package in the mail soon...well as soon as we dig out from all the snow. :)
Denise WI
I went looking...to see what could help Scarlett beat this.
Probiotics
Clostridium difficile infections are usually treated with antibiotics that specifically target the C. diff bacteria. Unfortunately, this can further damage the normal balance of your intestinal flora. Probiotics are actually cultures of living organisms that you can take orally to restore a normal balance in the gut. The most common probiotics used contain Lactobacillus bacteria or Saccharomyces boulardii, a type of yeast. Probiotics compete for nutrients within the gut, establishing a competitive environment that restricts the growth of C. diff. As a result, antibiotics and your immune system may be more efficient at eradicating a C.diff infection.
Support for Probiotics
According to a 2000 study published in the Journal of American Gastroenterology, M. Pochapin examined the effects of probiotics on clostridium difficile-related diarrhea. The preliminary results suggest that patients with C. diff infections experience an earlier resolution of symptoms when taking probiotics. In addition early data from the study also found that probiotic use may also reduce the acute recurrence of C. diff infections. You should contact a physician if you have any concerns regarding a Clostridium difficile infection.
Ok, my third comment. I just read the second paragraph and wonder if it would help she was on them all the time. It wouldnt hurt would it? Just a thought! :)
Scarlett, We prayed for you at our prayer group last night. What a dirty trick to get sick again!!! Gramma is praying for you all day long.
Hi Denise! Thank you so much for your help. We started Scarlett on a probiotic last October. I think it's helped keep it under control until now. I wish Scarlett could see the snow. I bet it's beautiful! Thanks again for your help!
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