I only had a mild form of Clostridium difficile, but the diarrhoea was terrible. I was left feeling really washed out. I started taking Dioralyte Blackcurrant Sachets (Boots, £3.29 for six) which soon made me feel human again.
Tara Booth, 47, Leeds, South Yorkshire
I'm always worried about hygiene in hospitals and the possibility of picking up bugs like MRSA and now Clostridium difficile. My best piece of advice if you have to go to a hospital, even if it's just to visit somebody, is to make sure you wash your hands regularly and thoroughly while you're there and as soon as you get home using anti-bacterial soap.
Flora Darkes, 66, Bury, Lancashire