Possible C Diff infection and work advice
I'm kind of embarrassed to even be asking for advice for this, but im scrambling with what to do.
I was put on clindamycin for strep throat. 4 days in, i started with diarrhea. It has progressively gotten worse. 6th day, I went to the doctors, and they told me to get off the medicine and gave me a note to be home from work yesterday and today. I had a stool sample sent out to test for c diff, but the results are not back yet. It has eased up a little since i stopped the antibiotic, but I am still running to the bathroom a decent amount (this is my 4th day of having diarrhea). I'm unable to use another sick day from work. I am a teacher, so bathroom breaks are not easy to come by either. I'm planning to skip breakfast and eat a very light lunch in the hopes that it won't stimulate my bowels too much, but I am nervous about going back. How would you navigate this situation?
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It may not necessarily be C. Diff, it could just be a side effect of the antibiotic. They commonly cause diarrhea. I recommend starting a probiotic and increasing your fiber intake! As far as work goes, that’s hard. I don’t see how you could work with frequent diarrhea that’s potentially contagious. Would they accept a note from your doctor?
Omg not even trying to be funny here, I’d be rocking a diaper until things ease up, or at least a big ass pad in the back of my panties for added security. I know you said you can’t take more time off, but c diff is contagious. I’d look into trying to stay home until it’s resolved.