Did anyone watch Grey's Anatomy Thursday?

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Did anyone watch Grey's Anatomy Thursday?

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o.k., I'm a little embarrassed to say I did. It's not the most wholesome show. Anyway, there was a patient with C-diff. They treated her by giving her a "poo-transplant" to reintroduce healthy bacteria.
Anyone heard of anything like that for real????
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Hi Becky,

Believe it or not, that's a legitimate treatment. :shock: Read the last post, (by Polly), on the first page of this thread, and the posts on the second page:

http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=7052

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Yes, Kathy P Here

I have had c-diff, I think it was caused by my taking an antibiotic. I was on a c-diff board for a few years. I saw a Naturopathic DR for 3 years. This procedure was in it's infantacy at that time.

It is very well used when nothing else helps. I also saw the show, and I was surprised that they even knew about it.

It is a life saving procedure for ones that have no other hope. Don't discount it if you haven't read up on it.
By the way, Grey's Anatomy, it a very good show, and very accurate.
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Thanks Tex - I found it very interesting.

Kathy - I wasn't discounting it, just hadn't heard of it. I was surprised they did C-diff too and was just curious if that was a viable option. I in no way meant to come across negatively.
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Hi Becky,

I didn't mean for it to come accross as negative, except that I think that show is very real in what they have as toppics. Like I said, I have had c-diff, and it is a horrible thing to have.

This procedure is a very real option for people. I couldn't believe they even knew about it.

I don't understand why you think the show is not wholesome. It shows things that really happen.




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Hi Kathy,
I love the medical aspect of the show, that's why I watch it sometimes. I just don't care for the bed hopping. Guess I'm old fashioned.
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Hi Becky,

I don't even pay attention to that part of it, I have Tevo, I go right past it. I agree it would be a better show if they would take that part down a few notches. We would have more of the medical stuff to watch.

After I posted before, I thought about it, and I figured that must be what you meant. I really do just go right past it.

Another good medical show is "HOUSE" Without as much sex stuff.

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Post by CAMary »

They do tend to pick medical scenarios that make people go :shock: - anyone remember the "penis fish" episode?!

I watch it when I can - I DVRed last week's epi - I'll have to watch it! I had c-diff too, and heard about this option as a last resort type of thing. Interesting...

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