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 […]
Lauren’s Personal Story
Lauren’s Personal Story: Chronic Constipation Hi ya’all, I am 30 years old and I’ve had chronic constipation since I was a young child. Low iron anemia discovered at age 15, and I get liquid iron transfusions every year since oral iron supplements make the constipation worse. I just read about Angiodysplasia here on this website […]
Karly’s Personal Story
Karly’s Personal Story: “I found my answer and I have learned I have gastroparesis” Well where do I start. Its been a very long road for me and my illness. I started getting sick at 16 years old very close to 17 years old. I am now 26 and it has not been very easy. […]
