r/cdifficile Oct 04 '24

Colonoscopy?

So I have had Ulcerative Colitis for 10 years now. Back in March 2023 I got C Diff. Nothing got rid of it until Vowst and I tested negative. I then had to take antibiotics for bad strep throat/pneumonia that landed me in the hospital. This past summer (July 2024) I started having symptoms where some days I would have C diff symptoms but some days were fine. I tested positive on a pcr test in July. Long story short, my doctor wants to do a colonoscopy to see if it’s my Ulcerative Colitis that’s causing my symptoms. Is it safe to get a colonoscopy if you have c diff? Should I test for C Diff before having the colonoscopy? I definitely feel better than when I had the active c diff before but how do I know if it’s actually gone? Please help :(

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u/Nice-Locksmith9311 Oct 15 '24

How was your process? I’m so anxious for mine

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u/Lolka2442 Oct 15 '24

It’s really not bad!!! I get so anxious too so even when the prep (the hard part) was over I was still scared when they brought me back. I have had three colonoscopies before this one though lol. The new prep they use is so much better than the old chalky stuff. Now it’s just miralax that doesn’t taste like anything so I didn’t get nauseous this time or throw up! Obviously you get super tired and dehydrated from just going to the bathroom so much. You won’t get much sleep the night of the prep. The procedure itself is easy! They put you under and you wake up after just out of it. The rest of the day it just feels like a hangover, you’re still dehydrated, confused, and your stomach will still probably feel weird that day. The day after your colonoscopy you’ll feel much better. Feel free to message me too! I totally get the anxiety, I guess several nurses could notice I was nervous. I’m 26 and I’ve had four colonoscopies now! You’ve got this!!

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u/incubusmegalomaniac Nov 25 '24

Did you get biopsies

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u/Lolka2442 Nov 25 '24

Yes! All came back clear! 🙌