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Patient Experiences

Journeys that inspire.

Barry

This is not my first fecal transplant rodeo. Journey began with a 2018 stem cell transplant...

Roger

I feel this treatment gave me back my normal life as I have not had any subsequent infections.

Tim & Kathy’s Story

Tim contracted a life-threatening, fulminant C. difficile infection and would not have survived without microbiota transplants.

Molly

I was diagnosed and treated for cancer. As part of my treatment, I had lots of antibiotics....then C. diff. After the fecal microbial transplant, I improved!

Barb

After being seriously ill with C. difficile for over two years, I finally found help with Dr. Alex Khoruts at the University of Minnesota. I received a transplant and within only a few days, I was feeling 100%! Seven years later, I remain healthy and very grateful to Dr. Khoruts, his team and this lifesaving treatment!

Terri

For a season, I could only eat rice, eggs and potato chips. Finally, I found Dr. Khoruts at the University of Minnesota and ultimately received a Fecal Microbiota Transplant.

Emma

Now a Physician Assistant working with C. difficile patients at the University of Minnesota, Emma's personal battle with recurrent C. difficile infections after the birth of her second child changed her career course and has given her first hand experience she is using to improve patient treatment.

John

On June 10, 2021, John received an oral microbial transplant under the direction of Dr. Khoruts and through the generous financial contribution through your foundation.

Scott

Scott Hansen, comedian, shares his struggle with C. difficile which he contracted after taking antibiotics for an infection. After multiple rounds of antibiotics to treat the C. difficile

Heidi

Heidi shares her unique perspective as she helplessly watching her loved one suffer. So many of us can relate and this is a beautiful testimony that will give you strength!

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