Share your experience of living with a digestive disorder – it can be therapeutic for you as well as others who suffer.
Whether you or a family member has a disorder, we invite you to view more stories or share your own.
Becca’s Personal Story: Managing Ulcerative Colitis and Facing Flare-Ups I was diagnosed with UC when I was 13. Painful Cramps , Bloody stools. Hospitalized for
Shade’s Personal Story: Constipation and Debilitating Pain After COVID-19 Hello,I am new to this forum, but exited to have found something where I can express
Margy’s Personal Story with Diarrhea: Scared to travel I have my diarrhea early morning 2:00 to 3:00 in the morning. I have to wear a
Malia’s Personal Story with GERD: “It’s a work in progress” Fall of 2021, I was just dropped off by my parents as a freshman in
Kris’ Personal Story: “Don’t know if I will ever get into normalcy” I’m a vegetarian & no (smoking & drinking). But I used to drink
Mr. G’s Personal Story: “I can’t find anything or much on male conditions” I’ve read these stories on here, and it seems many with IBS
Maria’s Personal Story: UC and IBS-D I have UC plus IBS-D. The UC is being controlled with infusions, but IBS-D causes lots of loose stools
Kathy’s Personal Story: Acid Reflux and GERD I started feeling sick about 6 month before the pandemic hit. Unfortunately, my symptoms are virtually identical to
Amy’s Personal Story: I have to wear diapers 24/7 due to fecal incontinence My age as of now is getting up there and I have
Robert’s Personal Story: Difficulty swallowing, lump in throat, vomiting My name is Robert, 46 years old from the Philippines. My experience with GERD started 3
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