Question:
About 2 weeks ago I lost all appetite and had diarrhea & stomach pain, went to ER and

they diagnosed appendecitis. Took them out, sent me home still having diarrhea. Was home for 5 days, so very weak & listless. Went back to ER and had c-diff, a terrible bowel infection. Got rid of it but still can't eat anything. so very weak. Only drinking carnatioon inst bkfst w/skim milk. Am on Flagell for infectiion still. Anyone else ever lost appettite totally and just can't eat? Need help desperately. Had my surgery at MAYO Clinic in Jan. They want me to come back there. Sorry so long.    — Carlene B. (posted on September 11, 2004)

September 11, 2004
I am so sorry to hear about your complications. I've lost all appetite as well. I'm told part of that is mental. Another part is pain and dis-interest in pureed food along with dumping. I'm not having as serious a problem as you. Yogurt helps fight infection in the bowl. I know big yucky there, but not so bad if you add SOME of your protein pack, a packet of spendia or equal and some strawberries (my fruit of choice) blend this well. Keep in mind you are only having diarrhea because you have nothing in you. If Mayo is telling you to come back in...go. Take care of you. You are most important. Please keep me posted. Sherry
   — Sherry H.

September 11, 2004
Sorry to hear about all this, You might buy some premade protien drinks, like Atkins or carbsolutions, and drink plenty of water, diarreha, will cause dehydration, and that may be also why you feel so weak, your electrolye balance may be off too, If I were you I would go to my pcp tomorrow and have labs for your electrolytes, and see if you need an Rx for supplimentation. Are you still taking chewale vitimans, B12 sublinguele, or injections? A lack of any of these can cause weakness, your body needs lots of water to keep hydrated, and we have malabsorbtion so we dont get the vitimans from our food. By all means get back to the Mayo clinic, but get to your regular doctor tomorrow, before you end up back in the hospital for dehydration. Good luck to you, let us know what you find out.
   — wizz40

September 12, 2004
I forgot to ask do you have a fever? If so get to the ER now, you may have an infection froom the appendectomy surgery. Im not a doc, but I just wanted to let you know this could be another possibility.
   — wizz40

September 12, 2004
SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR PROBLEMS. I WAS TRATED FOR DIVERTICULITIS WITH FLAGELL AND IT CAUSED DIARRHEA AND A BAD METALLIC TASTE IN MY MOUTH. COULD THAT BE WHY NOTHING TASTES GOOD TO YOU. TRY TO GET YOUR PROTEIN IN SOMEWAY BECAUSE YOU SHOULD NOT TAKE THAT DRUG ON AN EMPTY STOMACHE. AND DRINK , DRINK, DRINK, YOUR WATER. HOPE THIS HELPS.
   — donna M.

September 13, 2004
As someone who has experienced not eating or drinking for a month, it is very easy for people to tell us to eat or drink, but it can be impossible for us to actually take in either liquids or solids. First, go to the ER and tell them that you have not eaten or drank anything is X amount of time. You will need to be hydrated and usually can only get that done at the ER. Once you are there, do whatever it takes to make them do a complete work up on you to find out why you cannot eat or drink. You may read my profile and it will tell you the troubles that I got into for not eating or drinking for almost a month. I couldn't take my vitamins because I wasn't eating and I got into serious trouble. Just be careful!!
   — tmchase62

September 15, 2004
So sorry you are going thru heck with appendicitis and c-diff. The c-diff was probably caused by antibiotics you were given post-op from the appendectomy. Flagyl does not cause diarrhea. It does sometimes cause a metallic taste. If you are drinking carnation with milk you are at least getting some vitamins & protein. Try gatorade too. It would be normal to feel weak after all you've been thru. Start slowly when you start eating again. Eating bland foods like toast, grilled cheese is good. Macaroni and cheese too. You'll feel better, it just takes time after all you've been thru. good luck. Cathy
   — catleth