has any one tried a stool transplant?

[mookie521]

I have c diff for the 3 rd time.  On vancomycin and doing a slow taper down.  Has anyone been successful with a slow taper down of vanco?  Has anyone tried a stool transplant?  I read it has a high success rate.  Would like to chat with someone who has done a stool transplant and get more info.

[CalGal]

I don't think stool transplants are done in the U.S. Have you considered using probiotics such as VSL#3? The VSL technology actually developed from the idea of using stool transplants for use in ulcerative colitis. VSL#3 has been clinically proven to help in some U.C. cases. It would probably be a wonderful substitute in the case of C. diff.

[rob97530]

You are on the correct path. Stool transplants are the definitive therapy for recurrent bouts of c-diff with 90% to 95% cure. So find a gastroenterologist, or hospital in your area willing to do a stool transplant, bacteriotherapy using fecal flora, or colon recolonization. It works and is effective. Good luck

[idealeyes]

HELP!  My husband needs a doctor that will perform a fecal transplant for recurrent c. diff.  We live in Atlanta, Ga. but will travel in order to obtain this treatment.  Thank you!

[whisperwolf]

When I had c.diff last year my GI doctor mentioned a fecal transplant procedure that is done in Phoenix, AZ.  I don't know which hospital, but I can give you the name of my GI doctor and maybe they can tell you which hospital will do that procedure.  

Nothern Arizona Gastroenterology
928 773-2547
800-859-2547