Evon’s Personal Story
Evon’s Personal Story: IBS-C The first thing that comes to mind occurred when I was nine and I was with my Mom. She asked me “When is the last time you had a bowel movement?” I thought she meant, when was the last time I threw up. After all, whenever the stomach flu came to […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: A Journey from Childhood Incontinence to Living with IBS I wish I had’ve found this website earlier. I’m 44 and was incontinent aged 4 – 16. I was raised by a single mother and had three normal adult siblings. The bowel problem is completely over and I’m fine apart from some […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Managing IBS, Functional Dyspepsia, and GERD I have been reading these stories for years, thank you to all who shared. Time to give back. IBS-like symptoms around age 18: bloating, gassiness, diarrhea, constipation, smelly and excessive gas. At age 24, I started having severe stomach pains, elevated heart rate, and sinus […]
IBS-C, IBS-D and Everything in Between: GI Research on the Road
DDW 2019 GI Research on the Road with Dr. Brenner: IBS-C, IBS-D and Everything in Between Welcome to GI Research on the Road. In this episode, Dr. Darren Brenner discusses IBS-C, IBS-D, and everything in between. Visit aboutibs.org designed to provide you with the latest information on symptom management, diagnosis, and treatment options for IBS and everything in […]
Michaelynn’s Personal Story
Michaelynn’s Personal Story: Battling Persistent Diarrhea, Weight Loss, and a Gastroparesis Diagnosis My issues started in 2009 and it all started with persistant diarrhea, indigestion, heart palpitations and nausea. I was working a full time job and struggled to make it through each day with the diarrhea. They prescribed every drug for reflux but they […]
Aili’s Personal Story
Aili’s Personal Story: Seeking Advice for Potential IBS Hello! I’m somewhat new here, but here we go. Ever since I was 4 (I’m 16 now) I have been dealing with what I believe is IBS. Each morning, I awake feeling nauseous. This nausea usually lasts for several hours, sometimes the whole day. This is […]
Kolja’s Personal Story
Kolja’s Personal Story: Developing IBS-D After Food Poisoning My story: Yes. I have either functional diarrhoea or indeed IBS-D. Several gastroenterologists that I had wound up going to seem to be ‘fence-sitting‘ on this one. Something; IBS, others unexplained diarrhoea, and one gastroenterologist thought Munchausen Syndrome, as to play ‘hookie’ (skipping school). Point is, […]
Alex’s Personal Story
Alex’s Personal Story: Chronic IBS and Functional GI Disorders Hi, I’m Alex, Male 25 yrs. I would like my story about my sufferings from GI disorders. I still remember the day when it all started, all of a sudden. It was a fine day in the year 2008 & I was in my high […]
Sophie’s Personal Story
Sophie’s Personal Story: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Hey everyone, I’m Sophie. I’m 15 and have been struggling with Irritable Bowel Syndrome for about 2 years. I still remember how it all began. I was sitting with my mom eating lunch at a deli, when I suddenly became intensely nauseous. My mom said I turning white like […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Living with IBS and Diverticulosis Amid Medical Frustration Having IBS & Diverticulosis is horrible! Doctor #6 recently stated Clinical Psychologist might be able to help. I wanted to scream out It is NOT in my head, woman. Lost my faith in her & all the other doctors I have seen the last […]
Patrick’s Personal Story
Patrick’s Personal Story: Severe Constipation and Dependence on Weekly Enema I’ve had a severe constipation since age 14,was diagnosed with mega colon ,had BMS only every 4 to 5 days. Had to get embarrassing weekly enemas from my mom till age 22.the enemas helped me a lot,but made me Dependant on them for life. Any […]
Sara’s Personal Story
Sara’s Personal Story: Navigating IBS After Gallbladder Removal I was diagnosed with IBS just a few months ago. Last year I had my gallbladder removed after giving birth. Since then my digestive system never felt better. Diarrhea, gas, nausea, constipation would occur regularly. Sometimes I don’t even want to eat just to avoid flare ups […]