Tomorrow, I go back to the GI doctor to find out what's going on. Got a call from his nurse today and she informed me that my C-Diff test came back negative.
What does that mean?
It could mean any number of things. It could mean that the antibiotics are working their magic and I am free from their evil grasp.
But that raises other questions,
"Why am I still in so much pain?"
"Why am I still bleeding?"
"What am I supposed to do now?"
And the biggest question of all...
"Did I ever have C-Diff in the first place?"
"Why am I still in so much pain?"
"Why am I still bleeding?"
"What am I supposed to do now?"
And the biggest question of all...
"Did I ever have C-Diff in the first place?"
Before ever seeing me or speaking to me or asking any questions, he prescribed (and I took) courses of Cipro and Flagyl. Then, he saw me in his office for a brief visit and scheduled a colonoscopy. Never once did they ask for a stool sample prior to the procedure. They did get a blood work up done, though i think that was sho they'd know whether or not I was okay for the colonoscopy.
Upon completion of the colonoscopy, he diagnosed me with C-Diff. My wife asked how he knew this, to which he replied, "I saw it." I've looked at the pics from the colonoscopy, and there are obviously areas which appear damaged or infected but I have no idea what I'm seeing and can't tell what any of it means.
I'm confused and don't really know what's next. But in truth, none of us ever "know" what's coming next. We merely develop expectations and formulate plans based upon prior knowledge and experience, then hope for the best.
So that's what I'm doing... hoping for the best. Whatever that means.
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