Maya’s Personal Story
Maya’s Personal Story: “I was 3 days old when I went into surgery for my TEF (tracheoesophageal fistula)” I was 3 days old when I
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Maya’s Personal Story: “I was 3 days old when I went into surgery for my TEF (tracheoesophageal fistula)” I was 3 days old when I
Anonymous Personal Story: A diagnosis of reflux I’m a 33 years old male from UK.My symptoms started 4 weeks ago. Usually in the evenings for
Jim’s Personal Story: Incontinence It started about a year ago when I was shopping for food. I felt sick to my stomach and all of
Kim’s Personal Story: “It’s not unusual for me to take close to an hour in the bathroom” I am 63. I’ve had GI issues all
T’S Personal Story with GERD: “Off and on pain for years. Seems to be triggered by anxiety and depression.” Off and on pain for years.
Kirby’s Personal Story: A life long, on and off problem with a, “lazy bowel.” I’m an 85 year old male with a life long, on
Saurabh’s Personal Story: Chest pain and constipation I’m 39. I’ve had a history of diabetes, high blood pressure and now bloating, chest pain and constipation.
Magie’s Personal Story: Fecal Incontinence I have fecal incontinence. I don’t get the urge to go but what happens to me is I’d get ready
Sue’s Personal Story: “My journey into this GERD nightmare started when I started perimenopause.” My journey into this GERD nightmare started when I started peri
Chris’ Personal Story: “it was like someone turned off a switch in my gut” My childhood, no bowel problems. However, as I got older, here
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