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.
Manuel’s Personal Story: Rectal Cancer Ten years ago I was diagnosed rectal cancer. I had my rectum removed (St Mark´s Hospital, London), did quimioterapy, radiotherapy
Anonymous Personal Story: A long road to a diagnosis- Gastroparesis I write this at 6am as I suffer a flare up for the past week,
Eva’s Personal Story with GERD It all started when I was 16. I was playing with my cousin when suddenly I felt like I’m having
Anonymous Personal Story: Even doctors have stomach issues I’m a recently graduated medical doctor currently working as an intern. I have been suffering from IBS
Thomas’ Personal Story with GERD I’m in my late 60s and use to boast of my cast iron stomach but never abused with extra spicy
Charlotte’s Personal Story with GERD My first episode with GERD was in 2009. My pcp prescribed PPI also use Gaviscon. Tried two different PPI and
Anonymous Personal Story: Gastroparesis and Ongoing Health Challenges I’m 53 years old and was disgnoised with Cardiac Sarcoidosis in 2019. I had a ICD device
Allison’s Personal Story: Severe Regurgitation and GERD I have severe regurgitation. I had to get an endoscopy done last year and I found out I
Victoria’s Personal Story: IBS I am 57 years old and have just been told by the Doctor that I may have IBS although still doing
Ronald’s Personal Story: “I’m taking full control and admitting to myself that I have IBS” What helps you ease your stomach? Take a shower. I’m
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