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Anonymous Personal Story: Battling Severe Gastroparesis Hi. To be honest I’ve always had stomach problems for as long as i could remember, literally the story I’ve heard the most was about when i was maybe a year old and i had to be rushed to the ER cause i hadn’t pooped in like 2 wks.I’ve […]
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Lisa’s Personal Story: From Severe Cramps to IBS Diagnosis I am 53 years old be 54 March 8th, 2022. I had my first episode of IBS with diarrhea having dinner with friends at a restaurant. I didn’t know it was IBS thought it was because of my gall bladder being removed the fried chicken upset […]
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Anonymous Personal Story: The Low Fodmap Diet I am a 24 year old female who was diagnosed with IBS-D a few months ago. I had food sensitivities since age 12 or 13, but my IBS symptoms became severe 2-3 years ago. In order to have a functional life I have to follow a very strict […]
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Kevin’s Personal Story- Acid Reflux Very first time I experienced this reflux was when I took a run, suddenly my heart beat so fast and I felt dizzy. I almost past out but I tried my best to last until someone came for help. We went to the ER and ran some tests (ECG, CBC, […]
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Casseyna’s Personal Story: “I’m 19 years old now and IBS still runs my life” From as far back as I can remember, I’ve had digestive issues. I remember being 2 and 3 years old, rolling around on the floor in agony while screaming and crying. As a baby the doctor told my mom I had […]
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IFFGD Presents 2018 Research Recognition Awards at DDW Four young investigators honored for contributions to the field of digestive health For Immediate Release Media Contact Form IFFGD 414-964-1799 MILWAUKEE, WI (May 29, 2018) — In recognition of the importance of research in shaping the future of the treatment and care of chronic digestive disorders, the […]
Disorder
Celiac Disease What You Need to Know Did you know more than 2 million Americans have celiac disease (CeD) but most of them don’t know it? What is celiac disease? CeD damages the small intestine. People with this disease can’t eat gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley and in some products such […]
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Nearly everyone experiences unwanted digestive issues now and again. Sometimes these may be minor, other times they may be very disruptive. A number of symptoms that occur together may characterize irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or another functional GI disorder. Whether or not digestive symptoms arise from functional GI disorders, there may […]