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.
Anonymous Personal Story: Diarrhea from stressful events I have had IBS symptoms since a child, or young teenager. I first noticed symptoms (immediate diarrhea) on
Kayla’s Personal Story- “I have found a way to manage my GERD“ Before I tell my whole backstory, I want you to know, I have
Sheila’s Personal Story: “My life is governed by my colon” I’ve had IBS with diarrhea for years..no constipation. My stomach pain occurs after a bowel
Anonymous Personal Story: 16 Years of a Cough HI, I have been wondering for some time why I had a chronic cough for 16 years!
Lindsay’s Personal Story- An Advocate’s Story DHA advocate Lindsay has made great strides to raise awareness and funds for gastroparesis. The first annual Go With
Trisha’s Personal Story: My Gastroparesis Story My name is Trisha and I am sharing my personal story to give you an inside look at what
Anonymous Personal Story- “I remember screaming whenever I had a bowel movement” Hello – I had an umbilical hernia repaired at age 5. I remember
Rebecca’s Personal Story: “WE ARE GASTROPARESIS WARRIORS!!” Hi my name is Rebecca and I was diagnosed with Mild Gastroparesis in 2006. I have always suffered
Lakysha’s Personal Story: My life changed forever April of 2009 changed my life forever. I’d just finished exercising and was hungry. I ate something with
Anonymous Personal Story: “Continuous throat burn” I used to be 100% healthy before I was 20. Then I started using lots of heavy drugs for
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