Update

Starting to feel better, dodged many bullets this time. Cdiff is gone thanks to flagyl and Kefir, still dealing with dvt's, not sure how they will resolve but very grateful to be seeing any improvement.
I have much more to tell after I get some of my questions answered. Anyone who has had cdiff, I sympathize with you, cdiff is just evil, a real hell. The problem was I didn't get the cdiff test soon enough, so my GI doc just ramped up the prednisone, which did no good at all.
Thanks to all of you who sent good vibes my way -they worked. On the recovery road, need to put 40LBs back on and build my muscle back.
I feel a bit like I've been given a new life, now time to use it well.

uhh so glad to hear you are improving!!

I agree about the c diff. it was about as bad as things could get for me. I had it in January and finally with 3 rounds of antibiotics I got rid of it in 6 months. it was torture though and I never want it again. it's like imagine a UC flare times 1000.

I've never had dvt's but my stepdad did. he had to wear compression socks for a while. he's doing better now that he started walking and exercising again.

Such good news!!

Going in the right direction.

I'm drinking Kefir to repopulate my gut with good bacteria. It's 99% lactose free, loaded with probiotics and delicious, I highly recommend it. I haven't had my d3 measured, but my blood pressure is extremely low for some reason, hemoglobin also very low, but I didn't test positive for the factor that promotes clotting, which is good. Long recovery ahead, but I'm just so grateful for any improvement.
Thanks for all your encouragement everyone. I'll try not to be a self-righteous ass on this board anymore : )