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by giarc 4454 days ago
Big question for you.... did you do anything prior to FMT to alter your flora?

I work with a major researcher in FMT and actually act as a donor so I know a little about this. Patients receiving FMT typically receive a short course of vancomycin to rid the gut of bacteria (or as much as possible). It's like starting with a clean slate. Your gut is then more readily able to accept the donation. Without the vanco (or other abx) you are basically just throwing shit at more shit and hoping it sticks.

I think your results would really change if you had done this through a doctor and had a bit of abx prior to FMT (or even just an enema).