Can you start the protocol if you are having symptoms from C-Diff (Clostridium difficle colitis)?

If someone has active C. difficle colitis (fever, bloody stools, diarrhea, etc.) then the protocol must wait until the person is symptom-free. If the C. difficle bacteria is found on a stool culture in a symptom-free patient, I then I’ll treat the patient. We now understand that many, many patients carry C-diff in their stool mixture, and it is not to be considered something that must be eradicated. If you are uncertain if your symptoms are from C. difficle, I recommend discussing the issue with your physician before starting the protocol.