Patient Stories

"After seven rounds of antibiotics and three hospitalizations, I was losing hope. The C. diff kept coming back, and I was exhausted. My gastroenterologist recommended FMT as a last resort. I was nervous about the procedure, but the team at Mayo Clinic was incredible. Within 48 hours of the FMT, my symptoms started improving. It's been 18 months now, and I'm completely healthy. FMT gave me my life back."

"Living with ulcerative colitis for 15 years was exhausting. Multiple medications, flares, and constant worry about finding bathrooms. I enrolled in a clinical trial for FMT at Johns Hopkins. While it didn't cure my UC completely, my symptoms are much more manageable now. I have fewer flares, less abdominal pain, and my quality of life has improved significantly. I'm grateful I took the chance."

"IBS controlled my life for over a decade. I tried every diet, medication, and therapy available. When my doctor mentioned FMT might help, I was skeptical but desperate. The treatment itself was straightforward - I received it through a nasal tube. The improvement was gradual but steady. My digestive symptoms are now manageable, and I can eat foods I haven't enjoyed in years."

"As a healthcare worker, I was colonized with MRSA and kept having skin infections despite multiple antibiotic treatments. My infectious disease doctor suggested FMT might help restore my natural bacteria to fight off the MRSA. It took several months, but my cultures eventually became negative. I haven't had a skin infection in over 8 months now."

"My 12-year-old son has autism and severe gastrointestinal problems that made daily life challenging. After participating in a research study, we decided to try FMT. While his autism symptoms didn't change dramatically, his digestive issues improved significantly. He's more comfortable, sleeping better, and his behavior has stabilized. We're grateful for any improvement in his quality of life."

"After major surgery and weeks of antibiotics, I developed persistent diarrhea and lost 30 pounds. Multiple treatments failed, and I was becoming malnourished. My gastroenterologist suggested FMT. I was hesitant at first, but the results were remarkable. Within a week, my bowel movements normalized, and I started gaining weight back. It's been 6 months, and I'm back to my normal health."