2nd FMT scheduled

[code3rn]

Hello all-

So I ended up relapsing on my vanco taper. My GI doc scheduled me for my FMT (2nd one, first one in 2014) for September 24. I asked him if we are using my sister in law as a donor again, but he suggested to use OpenBiome. So Beth, I will let you know how it goes! When I think about it too much, I worry that I will be doing this every few years when I end up taking an antibiotic. Maybe I should get a masters in nursing so I can become a researcher and find a cure for cdiff!

[getwellsoon]

I'm so sorry you are dealing with this monster yet again. I wish nothing but the best for your FMT. I so pray a cure is around the corner for this awful illness.

[Lisa33]

I am so sorry that you are still fighting this beast. I pray that this FMT does the trick once and for all for you. Nobody should have to go through this nightmare. I too, hope a cure comes soon. Stay strong and all the best to you.

Lisa

[Bobbie]

FMT supposed to be ultimate cure but do not think there is any. Taking an antibiotic again is always risky.

Wish you would find a cure - wish someone would.

Best of luck.

[beth22]

They're working on cures. Let's hope it will be sooner rather than later. Good luck to you with the OpenBiome. I know many have been lucky with that. As you know, I also tested positive after taking antibiotics in the hospital a few months ago. Had I not been so weak when I got out, I would have done FMT enemas at home right after the antibiotic treatment. I have done this before and it has prevented a relapse for me, but with the very low white blood count, I was advised not to do it then, plus I had no energy to even try.

I think the second FMT will get rid of it for you. Just be careful in the future about taking antibiotics, especially something like Cipro. Cipro did me in not once, but twice. Let us know how everything goes.