Rough Timeline of My C-Diff Experience
March 2009
Second Hip Resurfacing surgery
Symptoms of c-diff infection began within 2 weeks of surgery
No diagnosis, no treatment, assumed it was related to medications
The remainder of 2009- early 2014
Regular bouts of c-diff symptoms lasting a few days to a few weeks
No insurance, no diagnosis, no treatment
January-March 2014
Major flare up of c-diff symptoms
Passing bloody stools
A new smell appeared
Massive weight loss
Late March-May 2014
First diagnosis of c-diff
Prescribed flagyl, then vancomycin, probiotics and dietary restrictions
Retest for c-diff came back negative, symptoms continued unabated
May 28, 2014
Met Dr. Hong Goa on advice from a colleague whose wife had c-diff
July 8, 2014
Colonoscopy to rule out other possible issues
Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) scheduled
Positive test results for c-diff again
August 11, 2014
FMT performed via gastric feeding tube – top down delivery
Positive result that day
Incredible results in the two weeks that followed – miraculous
Early September 2014
Relapse of c-diff symptoms
Back on flagyl plus cholestyramine and probiotics
Retest for c-diff came back negative, symptoms continued unabated
CT Scan
October 15, 2014
Second FMT, this time via colonoscopy – bottom up delivery
Slower results than first FMT
Late October – mid December
Continued improvement, no bad days but occasional concerns
Rebuilding my strength and endurance
Feeling alive again
For the full story check out this link:
http://www.inyobellyproject.com/a-gut-feeling/
The written parts are fairly tame but the videos are full of cussing, suffering and pain.
Be warned, it’s not pretty.
Thanks for everyone who has shared their experiences and knowledge - this site is phenomenal!
Edit: March 13, 2016
The password for my blog page is: c-diff
It really amazed me how well the fecal transplants worked, would not hesitate to do it again if needed.
Since my second transplant I have been feeling much better but still suffer from diverticulitis and ibs.
my time with c-diff
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