Patient Stories
Some of our patients offer a glimpse of their experiences with C. difficile infection,
intestinal microbiota transplant, and what it means to have their health back.
Emma
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“The idyllic summer that I had envisioned spending with my young family was instead spent largely in the bathroom, hoping that one day it would not return.”
Barbara
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“My health has been totally restored and I feel my transplant was nothing short of miraculous. Having a doctor like Dr. Khoruts with me every step of the way gave me the courage to get through this difficult time.”
Jan
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“I honestly believe that the intestinal microbiota transplantation was the reason for my recovery. Any and all other treatments failed for me.”
Barry
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“I see a competent program and staff. They listen to me and speak with clarity and care.”
Elizabeth
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“During the 8 months I spent with recurrent C. diff, I also ended up in the emergency room overnight twice due to a 105 degree fever and dehydration. When I finally received IMT in mid March of 2019, I was afraid I would never recover.”
Laure
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“I am very happy to have participated in intestinal microbiota transplantation. My anxiety level is way down.”
Allen
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“It has been over three years since I completed my FMT, and it has made a significant improvement in my current life.”
Sally
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“What a wonderful feeling of freedom! I don’t think I would ever have recovered from C. diff without the transplant! “
Jane
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“For me, it wasn’t just the fact that being symptom-free allowed me to resume my life, this treatment allowed me to continue living.”
Amanda Kabage is the Research Program Manager for the Microbiota Therapeutics Program. She is also a
former recurrent C. difficile patient and recipient of intestinal microbiota transplant. Here is her story.