421- Personal Daily Diary for All GI Disorders
How can using a personal daily diary for symptoms help when monitoring your GI Disorder? Using a Personal Daily Symptom Diary for 2–4 weeks can help you learn more about how your body may be reacting to certain things in your life, such as diet, exercise, stress, and sleep. A Daily Diary aims to help […]
Roger’s Personal Story
Roger’s Personal Story: Constipation Up to 70 I had never been constipated in my life,but after taking around a dozen Rennies for indigestion that also I had neverHad before the following morning I was constipated up to that point I was very regular with BM at least once a day.Had a colonoscopy spoke with consultant […]
Sheryl’s Personal Story
Sheryl’s Personal Story: IBS-M I have IBS which cycles between constipation and diarrhea. I am 71 and it has been much worse over the last 2 years of COVID. On the advice of my gastroenterologist I take 11/2 tablespoons of psyllium in water/orange juice plus 1 cap of Clearlax in water every morning. Because on […]
Lisa’s Personal Story
Lisa’s Personal Story: From Severe Cramps to IBS Diagnosis I am 53 years old be 54 March 8th, 2022. I had my first episode of IBS with diarrhea having dinner with friends at a restaurant. I didn’t know it was IBS thought it was because of my gall bladder being removed the fried chicken upset […]
Sandy’s Personal Story
Sandy’s Personal Story: Life After Cancer—Coping with IBS I am57 yr old cancer survivor, I was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2013. I went through chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. I know have a lot of problems with my bowels. My Dr. diagnosed me with IBS with constipation. I have severe bloating, so bad I look […]
Sally’s Personal Story
Sally’s Personal Story: Navigating IBS from Chronic Constipation to Sudden Diarrhea Hi I have suffered with IBS since 18 and then at 28 suddenly turned from urgency to go to chronic constipation. I now have chronic diarrhoea for nearly 3 months has anyone else had long spells of constipation and then sudden diarrhoea? Back to […]
VD’s Personal Story
VD’s Personal Story: A Decade-Long Struggle with GERD I’ve suffered from constipation my whole life. In 2012, I was prescribed an antibiotic + tylenol/codeine + nsaid after a wisdom tooth removal . The GERD started all of a sudden and anti reflux medications were not helping, no vomiting at all. They diagnosed me with GERD […]
Me’s Personal Story
Me’s Personal Story: Chronic Constipation, Diarrhea, and Isolation I almost feel silly writing this but I am going crazy and need to get it off my chest. I’ve dealt with chronic constipation since I can remember. As much as I try to manage it, I feel like it just gradually gets worse as I get […]
Aria’s Personal Story
Aria’s Personal Story: IBS with Chronic Constipation Hi Guys, Just wanted to reach out to fellow sufferers. I am having a rotten time of it at the moment. I have suffered with chronic constipation for years and it’s got so bad recently that I now have bleeding piles and a tear from straining. I have […]
281-Chronic Constipation: A Comprehensive Overview
Constipation is a common disorder affecting approximately 1 out of every 6-7 people worldwide, and annually leading to more than 1.5 million healthcare provider visits in the United States alone. People can experience short-term constipation as a result of medication use, dietary changes, or even travel. Updated in 2024
Constipation and Diarrhea Panel Discussion: 2021 NES
Constipation and Diarrhea: Patients and Providers This video is the panel discussion for 2021 Norton Education Series: Session 8: Constipation and Diarrhea with a healthcare provider, Dr. Brooks Cash, patient speakers – Erin Slater and Dena Sutton, and moderator, Ceciel Rooker, IFFGD President. This video is a supplemental part of the 2021 Norton Education Series: […]
Anon’s Personal Story
Anon’s Personal Story: Digestive Pain and the Uncertainty of an IBS Diagnosis Firstly, thank you all for sharing your stories. Two hours into my latest “attack” (we’re in for a long night people) and I feel comfort in knowing that there are others who understand me. I’ve always had problems with my digestion, I remember […]