Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: “I grew up believing there was something wrong with me” Okay truly I don’t know what I have aside from chronic constipation
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Anonymous Personal Story: “I grew up believing there was something wrong with me” Okay truly I don’t know what I have aside from chronic constipation
Stephanie’s Personal Story with Gastroparesis I have always struggled with my weight, my doctor would constantly ask my parents if I showed any signs of
Melissa’s Personal Story: Gastroparesis: “Don’t ever be convinced that you can do nothing to help or that you don’t matter” In early February 2014, I
Deb’s Personal Story: Gastroparesis the beginning. I believe my journey began in 1989 with the first migraine, but I didn’t realize it. The first migraine
Brittany’s Personal Story- “You are more than a diagnosis” I have been suffering from what the doctors diagnosed as IBS for as long as I
Rebecca’s Personal Story: “If it is not my right to get the medicine I need, I must change citizenship to a free country” My story
Julene’s Personal Story- Gastroparesis and a GJ tube! I was officially diagnosed with Gastroparesis in March of 2014. However, my doctors feel that I have
Brenda’s Personal Story- Gastroparesis and Emetophobia I thought my life couldn’t possibly get any worse. Yes, I have an amazing husband and three awesome kids
Meg’s Personal Story- Incontinence from Childbirth- “At least you’re not dying” they tell me In 2010 I gave birth to my first son and suffered
Betty’s Personal Story- “Know that you are not alone” Hello; I am a 69 year old woman who when I was just 18 years old
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