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Irish_Dem

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11. I had C Diff and almost died.

Reply to gopiscrap (Original post)

Mon Jun 6, 2022, 06:53 PM

Jun 2022

It can be very serious if the wrong medications are administered or it is left untreated.

I happened to have a bad version of the bacteria, a serious strain of it which was resistant to typical antibiotics.

I was quite ill for three months. I still have some problems related to it.

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curious if I may impose on the professional health folks on here: [View all] gopiscrap Jun 2022 OP

I'm so sorry. Vibes to you all. applegrove Jun 2022 #1

Sepsis, formerly known as septicaemia or blood poisoning, is a life-threatening condition ... Lettuce Be Jun 2022 #2

Sorry to hear about your sister in law's condition BlueGreenLady Jun 2022 #3

You can look it up. C. difficile (Chlostridium difficile) is an gastrointestinal vsrazdem Jun 2022 #4

I am so sorry Jilly_in_VA Jun 2022 #5

It appears that C Diff is an infection of the colon and apparently caused by taking antibiotics. LoisB Jun 2022 #6

So sorry. Sepsis is very dangerous. 58Sunliner Jun 2022 #7

I am wishing you and yours the best in this difficult situation. sheshe2 Jun 2022 #8

Sepsis is very dangerous, but everyday more about treating it is known; Backseat Driver Jun 2022 #9

With regards to C Dif Docreed2003 Jun 2022 #10

I had C Diff and almost died. Irish_Dem Jun 2022 #11

I was treated for c dif packman Jun 2022 #12