Last year (March 2025) I had a bad reaction to augmentin and it threw off my gut for around 3 months (bad stools, cramping, bloating, etc…). All of my tests were clear though. Fast forward to this March, I randomly got the same symptoms for about a month and then a week and a half long bout of diarrhea (1-2x a day). Tests came back and shows I am positive for cdiff toxin. Since the diarrhea episode, my stomach seems to have settled and I haven’t had any major symptoms for roughly 10 days. My dr has prescribed me Vancomycin and she says it’s up to me if I want to take it really.
Should I take the antibiotic if I haven’t had symptoms lately?
How does vancomycin interact with the gut compared to augmentin?
Should I continue to take kefir while on vancomycin or should I begin taking florastor?
Appreciate the help!