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At age 50 I had to say good-bye to a very diseased colon, but was encouraged when I learned about j-pouch surgery to create an
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At age 50 I had to say good-bye to a very diseased colon, but was encouraged when I learned about j-pouch surgery to create an
I felt I needed to write something as for years I have had mild IBS, I learnt from the age of 16 (now 28) exactly
Never thought I would see the day that I would be writing on Google about my dis-motility disorders. Well here goes, I have sooo many
I had just finished the electronics technician school for submarines in Groton,CT when I was diagnosed with diabetes. Not wanting to lose another submariner, especially
Anonymous Personal Story: Finding Relief from Debilitating Symptoms through a Low-Fiber, FODMAP Diet In my early 40s I had episodes of stunning “gas pains” in
Anonymous Personal Story: IBS – “I feel like I’ve lost my freedom” I am 29 years old and have been suffering IBS-D (sometimes C) since
Anonymous Personal Story: Living with IBS-C Amid Constant Bloating and Pain I’m a 29 almost 30 yr old female. I’ve been suffering from IBS-C since
Anonymous Personal Story: Life with Gastroparesis as a Teen I was always able to eat anything I wanted without gaining any weight. I was and
Anonymous Personal Story: Severe IBS Symptoms and Frequent Bowel Movements I believe I have IBS. I have weird sounding gas followed by a bowel movement.
Anonymous Personal Story with fecal incontinence: “DO NOT QUIT” Several years ago I began having episodes of fecal incontinence at night while asleep. Sometimes every
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