Sarah’s Personal Story
Sarah’s Personal Story: This has been my journey with my mystery illness It all started back in January of 2017. I changed my diet a bit, and decided to start eating more salads. On this particular day, within 30 of consuming the food, I was sprinting to the restroom with horrible diarrhea and burning abdominal […]
402- Parkinson’s Disease and Constipation
Why is Parkinson’s Disease and Constipation often linked together? Most people experience constipation from time to time. For millions of Americans, constipationsymptoms do not last long. For others, constipation is a daily problem that has continued for many years.Some people begin having constipation as a child, while some develop it later in life. Research has […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Diagnosed with Conn’s Syndrome After Years of Mysterious Symptoms and Misdiagnoses My name is Kate and 10 years ago Out of the blue I developed very high blood pressure.I was a very healthy mum, working full time and looking after elderly parents.I ate well, drank very occasionally, never smoked and exercised alot.I […]
Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Livestream: Medscape and IFFGD
Join the Conversation: Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Livestream On Monday, October 24th, 2022, we hosted an exciting premiere featuring an insightful interview with Dr. Darren Brenner and Registered Dietitian and Patient Advocate Erin Slater. The discussion focused on Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), offering perspectives from both a medical expert and a patient advocate. This special event, […]
Joanita’s Personal Story
Joanita’s Personal Story: Constipation Constipation and dysentry, both have been constant companions throughout my adult life. Most of it is hereditary, my brothers have it too. This has been a constant source of headache literally, for all of us. Once relieved, my mind has felt lot calmer. Otherwise i am given to fits of anger […]
Yvonne’s Personal Story
Yvonne’s Personal Story: Years of Chronic Constipation I am an elderly woman who has suffered with chronic constipation for years..My days now revolve around whether or not I can have a bowel movement…I have been prescribed just about every laxative known to mankind..I was on mirilax for about 5 years, but it is now no […]
Natalie’s Personal Story
Natalie’s Personal Story: Extreme diarrhea along with major swings in my BP About 11 years ago I was diagnosed with POTS. It took 6 months and 6 doctors to discount my symptoms completely. From the beginning my sudden issues were blamed on stress and anxiety by just about everyone. My immediate family. My friends. My […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: “always have patience with yourself and your body” Hello I am 27 years old and I’m here to share my story.As far as I can remember I’ve had stomach issues since a kid got worse in middle school experienced my first panick attack with extreme gas in class while the teacher didn’t […]
Lawrence’s Personal Story
Lawrence’s Personal Story: Parkinson’s Disease and Constipation I have been a sufferer of constipation since I was a boy. I am now 65 years old and have Parkinson for 15 years. As I am aware, most patients of Parkinson usually have constipation and I am not an exception. My constipation symptoms has been deteriorating as […]
409- Working With Your Healthcare Provider
Working with your healthcare provider can help make managing your condition easier A partnership between a patient and healthcare provider is essential when managing all chronic illnesses. Because the time spent with your healthcare provider is both limited and valuable, you can maximize it by following some simple guidelines before and after the visit. Learn […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Battling Severe Gastroparesis Hi. To be honest I’ve always had stomach problems for as long as i could remember, literally the story I’ve heard the most was about when i was maybe a year old and i had to be rushed to the ER cause i hadn’t pooped in like 2 wks.I’ve […]
Leah’s Personal Story
Leah’s Personal Story: The Uncertainty of an IBS Diagnosis I’m 30 years old and my noticeable stomach issues started when I was about 20, I remember living in a student house in Uni and literally sprinting to the bathroom so I didn’t have an accident. At first I just thought I’d eaten something off, but […]