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by gone35
4454 days ago
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Ok in the interest of harm reduction and informed consent, please please read the following two links if you are thinking about undergoing FMT: http://thepowerofpoop.com/epatients/fecal-transplant-faqs/ http://thepowerofpoop.com/epatients/is-fecal-transplant-for-... The biggest medical risk of the procedure involves contracting an illness from your donor, so it is paramount that you properly screen your donor with appropriate tests. (I really, really hope OP did this; otherwise he might have put himself in substantial risk.) Also note that the effectiveness of FMT for autoimmune disorders has so far been anecdotal and not nearly as robust as for C. difficile infection and, to a lesser extent, IBD/Crohn's disease. Be very aware of the risks and the conjectural/unclear nature of the claimed benefits. As of now clinics in the US only administer the procedure except for C. difficile infection, which is why some patients have resorted to at-home DIY transplantation. Please see the links above for specific guidelines on how to follow the procedure safely, should you decide to proceed. Also as other posters have repeatedly pointed, the microbiome changes you report are well within variation/assay error and perhaps not as informative as you might expect. |
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