Personal Story
Jasmine’s Personal Story: A Journey with Gastroparesis and Unwavering Strength Hello, everyone! My name is Jasmine; I am a 30 year old single mother of 2 boys, and I was diagnosed with gastroparesis on March 16th. My story is long but I’m hoping to meet people in a similar situation as myself, and to […]
Personal Story
Michaelynn’s Personal Story: Battling Persistent Diarrhea, Weight Loss, and a Gastroparesis Diagnosis My issues started in 2009 and it all started with persistant diarrhea, indigestion, heart palpitations and nausea. I was working a full time job and struggled to make it through each day with the diarrhea. They prescribed every drug for reflux but they […]
Personal Story
Michaelynn’s Personal Story: Battling Persistent Diarrhea, Weight Loss, and a Gastroparesis Diagnosis My issues started in 2009 and it all started with persistant diarrhea, indigestion, heart palpitations and nausea. I was working a full time job and struggled to make it through each day with the diarrhea. They prescribed every drug for reflux but they […]
Personal Story
I am a 70 year old woman who was diagnosed with IBS-D about 25 years ago, though I think I had mild symptoms for 15 years before that. Since then, I have gone through many different treatments and approaches, and have visited numerous doctors and practitioners. Some things worked for a while, but then stop […]
Personal Story
Brooke’s Personal Story: “I went undiagnosed with Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction (SOD) for 14 years…” My Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction Story I went undiagnosed with Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction (SOD) for 14 years… Immediately after having my gallbladder out in 1998, I developed severe pain in my right side, under my ribs that […]
DDH Chat
2021 June DDHChat: Different Types of Fibers IFFGD – introductory tweets and remarks: The views and experiences shared by our participant are their own and do not reflect the official positions of IFFGD. Each patient is different. Always consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian (RD) on a diet treatment plan that is […]
Yoga typically combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation or relaxation. Evidence suggests that yoga may be helpful for anxiety associated with medical conditions, stressful events, or symptoms of depression. Although there’s been a lot of research on the health effects of yoga, many studies have included only small numbers of people and haven’t been […]
Bloating is a common symptom in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), particularly in women, although mostly it is a nuisance rather than the most severe aspect of the disease
Intestinal Nerves and Serotonin in Gut Function The Body’s Second Brain The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a large and complex network of nerves that manages the activity of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. These nerves talk to your real brain and also get help from your body’s stress system, immune system, and hormones. But even […]
Do you have a frequently asked question, FAQ about IBS? Please send your question from our contact form. While we cannot provide specific advice, we will try to post answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) about IBS. What does “irritable” mean? How common is IBS? Is IBS a serious illness? Is IBS forever? How do I […]
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal (GI) condition that causes recurrent attacks of abdominal pain or discomfort in association with bowel habits. This condition affects up to 5-10% of individuals worldwide and it can affect children and adults of both genders. Although irritable bowel syndrome does not shorten a person’s life span, it is […]
A short bout of abdominal pain and diarrhea or constipation now and then is not unusual. But long-term or recurring symptoms are not normal. They may signal irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) – and are generally treatable. A key to achieving relief for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the understanding that IBS is a complex motility […]