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Watery d, foul smelling gas, began 2 days after finishing zpack, medrol (methylprednisolone). is this likely c diff and how long is it safe to wait before testing?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Could very well be: would talk with your PCP and be prepared to bring a stool sample for lab testing for c diff.

Answered 12/17/2014

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