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Anyone had Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) for C Difficile?
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I have had c.diff ten times over the last five years. I’ve taken Vancomycin, Dificid, two rounds of tapering Vancomycin, and a Zinplava infusion. Both my gastroenterologist and infectious disease doctors have recommended a fecal transplant. I have a redundant colon which prevents a complete colonoscopy. Can a fecal transplant be done in a redundant colon? If so, does it affect the success rate of the fecal transplant?
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Hi @jdh, good questions. In addition to @david2022's response, I thought I'd move your post to this related and very relevant discussion:
- Anyone had Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) for C Difficile?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/fecal-transplant-1/
I did this so you can read the previous posts and connect easily with other members who have had FMT like @pines @sandyabbey @chatticathi @ngorman25 @kaylasills and others.
You might also find the information in this related discussion helpful:
- Cleaning before Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) for Cdiff.: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/248618/
I recommend asking the gastroenterologist about the success rate of FMT in people with redundant colon. That's a very valid question.
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FMT is introduced in numerous ways. It seems that done as a colonoscopy is ideal. But it’s done by enema and oral capsule forms where expert GI is unavailable. From what I have read and the type of C Diff and antibiotic therapy you’ve needed, an FMT done as well as possible regardless of colon anatomy in your case is going to be your best step. And it might need to be done more than once. I’m not an expert, but read a bit about C Diff and therapies to treat it. FMT may help you.