We received a completed questionnaire from a patient with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
[Profile]
Diagnosis: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Transplantation Period: September 4, 2024 – December 7, 2024
Number of Transplants: 6-session course
Transplanting Medical Institution: Luke’s Ashiya Clinic
Post-Transplant Assessment: No change
[Questionnaire]
Q1. How much did you know about the relationship between gut microbiota and health?
I had a general idea that it was related to health and disease.
Q2. How much did you know about Gut Microbiota Transplantation (FMT)?
I had heard about it on TV and the internet.
Q3. How did you first learn about our association’s Gut Microbiota Transplantation program?
I found out about it on the internet.
Q4. What was the deciding factor for choosing to undergo Gut Microbiota Transplantation through our association?
I have struggled with SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) for many years and decided to try it because I heard there are cases of improvement.
Q5. Before deciding to undergo the transplant, were there any points of hesitation or concerns you had?
The cost was high, and I wasn’t sure if it would really be effective.
Q6. From the time you applied for the transplant to after it was completed, was the explanation and support provided by the medical institution sufficient?
The explanations and support were sufficient, and I was able to proceed with the transplant with a clear understanding and confidence.
Q7. After undergoing the transplant, how did your symptoms change?
Before the transplant, I took herbal supplements to reduce the number of bacteria.
During the herbal treatment period, about 70% of my symptoms improved. However, once the transplant began and I stopped taking the herbs, my symptoms worsened.
I ended up using the herbs alongside the transplant. Even after completing the sixth transplant, I still experienced symptoms of SIBO, which honestly left me feeling disappointed.
The frequency of loose stools decreased, but on the other hand, I started having harder stools.
Since it has been about a month since the transplant ended, I want to observe my condition a little longer.
Q8. After the transplant, are there any lifestyle habits or mindsets you consciously maintain to support and preserve the gut bacteria that have now become your allies?
Avoid refined sugars. Avoid sweets. Eat appropriate portions.
Get sufficient sleep. Practice reverse diaphragmatic breathing whenever I notice it.
Q9. In the future, would you consider receiving regular transplants to maintain your health?
I don’t really want to continue it.
Q10. Would you consider recommending the transplant to someone you know?
I would like to let others know about it as one of the available options.
Q11. Please leave a message for the donor who provided the stool for your transplant.
I am grateful. However, to be honest, I wasn’t very pleased with the information about tobacco and alcohol.
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Thank you very much for taking the time to complete the questionnaire.
