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I found out after months of diarrhea, low grade fevers and bloating, i have c.diff. idk how i got it? i was quarantine for months on end. i read vancomycin makes potassium drop? im on the lower side of normal, what can i do to prevent that?

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Need more info: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor and discuss the use of fecal transplant. Wish you good health!

Answered 1/17/2021

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A member asked:

I found out after months of diarrhea, low grade fevers and bloating, i have c.diff. idk how i got it? i was quarantine for months on end. i read vancomycin makes potassium drop? im on the lower side of normal, what can i do to prevent that?

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