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.
Beau Mason’s Personal Story: Chronic Gastritis, Acid Reflux, and Persistent GI Symptoms I am a 20 year old college student living in Iowa. In November
Anonymous Personal Story: Managing GERD While Seeking Freedom from PPIs I’m currently in my mid-40s. Since I was in grade school, I’ve struggled with acid
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
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
Anonymous Personal Story: Navigating IBS, GERD, and Diverticulitis I have had upper GI problems since birth. Despite maintaining a pretty healthy diet (according to a
Sharadchandra’s Personal Story: Battling Abdominal Weakness, Breathing Issues, and a Decade of Health Challenges Dear Sir;
Persephone977’s Personal Story: Coping with IBS After Gallbladder Removal I’m 42 years old and I’ve just been officially diagnosed with IBS after spending years cycling
Anonymous Personal Story: Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Hello, I have interviewed my younger brother about his disorder, Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome.
Josh’s Personal Story: IBS-SIBO Survivor My name is Josh and I am a fellow IBS-SIBO Survivor. Like a lot of people I’ve struggled with the
Michael’s Personal Story: “The diagnosis of GERD is a dysfunctional one” This body is 62. I am fit, slim and active. In the past I
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