Barbara’s Personal Story
Barbara’s Personal Story: My Journey with Gastroparesis I have been dealing with this horrible disease for 5 yrs. It took that long to finally get a diagnosis: gastroparesis. I know family and friends thought it was in my head. Sometimes i throw up for an hour at a time and then there’s the pain. It […]
Nicole’s Personal Story
Nicole’s Personal Story: “As a 19 year old, seeing a future with my diet primarily consisting of liquids was too much” I’ve had numerous health struggles since middle school, many involving GI and abdominal issues. Gastroparesis didn’t come into the picture until college. It started with a bezoar causing me to black out in the […]
Sabrina’s Personal Story
Sabrina’s Personal Story: “I thought I would die but I woke up” I am 52 and I’m not sure how long I have had gastroparesis. I had a very large hiatal hernia 2017 had a hernia surgery but got worse few months later. Found out my gallbladder collapsed and hernia came back so I had […]
Lindsey’s Personal Story
Lindsey’s Personal Story: Gastroparesis, 2 Hiatal hernias, SMA syndrome, acid reflux, etc My story involves more than just gastroparesis. So I can’t really recall the first time I had most of these symptoms because well it’s been that long. Basically my whole life I would eat like a bird. I would practically eat 2-3 bites […]
Barbara’s Personal Story
Barbara’s Personal Story: Living with Gastroparesis and Seeking Support After 5 Years of Pain I have been suffering for 5 yrs. With pain and vomiting and was finally given a diagnosis this year of gastroparesis. It is so horriable. Im almost to the point i dont want to eat because i know whats following. Family […]
404- Parkinson’s Disease and Gastroparesis
Parkinson’s disease and Gastroparesis Occurring Together GP commonly exists in patients with Parkinson’s disease. About 25% of people with PD have symptoms of GP, including nausea and vomiting, and up to 45% reported abdominal bloating, a buildup of gas in the stomach and intestines. GP symptoms may cause significant issues for Parkinson’s patients by interfering […]
Jaden’s Personal Story
Jaden’s Personal Story: Navigating Daily Struggles and an Uncertain Future with Gastroparesis My name is Jaden, I’m 24 years old from Vancouver, Washington. I was diagnosed with Gastroparesis last year and I’m still struggling. I was sent to five specialists to try to determine what is causing this but no luck. The last specialist I […]
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 […]
Jonathan’s Personal Story
Jonathan’s Personal Story: Living with Gastroparesis and Finding Strength in the Struggle My name is Jonathan and I have lived with gastroparesis for 25 years. It is probably the most painful, uncomfortable disorder I have (and I have more than a few). In the past 15 years alone I have spent well over $9,000.00 in […]
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 […]
2022 Gastroparesis Awareness Month: The Burdens, Concerns, and Quality of Life for Individuals
For Immediate Release Media Contact: media@iffgd.org International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) raises awareness for Gastroparesis Awareness Month to shed light on the challenges of living with gastroparesis MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Gastroparesis Awareness Month, established by IFFGD in 2016, takes place every year during the month of August. IFFGD utilizes its platform to support […]
Kathy’s Personal Story
Kathy’s Personal Story: Gastroparesis and Overwhelming Health Battles My story starts a little different from most I suppose. Three years ago, I woke up one am with one breast huge and red. I’m not breastfeeding and was in my mid 30s so I went to the ER and they said mastitis and gave me antibiotics. […]
