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Joan’s Personal Story: IBS After Cancer Treatment God bless you for this site.Sharing with ppl who UNDERSTAND helps! @62, I was dx with very invasive breast cancer.Since I had such fierce cancer, I was given LOTS of VERY strong chemo. One is KNOWN to ruin heart function.But the one that brought me here was one […]
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Anon’s Personal Story: Digestive Pain and the Uncertainty of an IBS Diagnosis Firstly, thank you all for sharing your stories. Two hours into my latest “attack” (we’re in for a long night people) and I feel comfort in knowing that there are others who understand me. I’ve always had problems with my digestion, I remember […]
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Anon’s Personal Story: Digestive Pain and the Uncertainty of an IBS Diagnosis Firstly, thank you all for sharing your stories. Two hours into my latest “attack” (we’re in for a long night people) and I feel comfort in knowing that there are others who understand me. I’ve always had problems with my digestion, I remember […]
The most important interaction between a patient and their health care provider (HCP) is the medical history. Here are some helpful tips when speaking with your healthcare provider. Through listening to the story of the patient’s illness and asking relevant questions, your HCP may often make a diagnosis, or at least begin to understand the […]
Do you suffer from Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (rGERD)? IFFGD has been working with the International Working Group for the Classification of Oesophagitis (IWGCO) to create a survey to better understand the illness experience of those with Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (rGERD). Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (rGERD) is very common and may affect up to 40% […]
Functional GI disorders, for the most part, lack structural or biochemical markers that identify the disorders. Thus, they have long been difficult for physicians to understand, diagnose, and treat. The prevalence of functional GI and motility disorders has long been underestimated and that population underserved. As a part of our mission of serving patients, IFFGD […]
By becoming a member of IFFGDs patient panel you will Receive emails engaging you in decision making processes with IFFGD Participate in surveys to help us understand various aspects of diseases and patient experiences Opportunities to get involved Ideas for awareness opportunities Want to stay connected with IFFGD’s latest news about treatments, research breakthroughs, and […]
Until 2016, the Digestive Health Matters magazine was the official publication of IFFGD. This magazine has provided a wide range of information on recognizing, diagnosing, treating, and living with chronic functional GI and motility disorders. Articles were contributed at our request by leading authorities in the field of digestive health from around the world. The […]
Do you have a question about digestive health? Clinical Corner provides answers from digestive health professionals to frequently asked questions. If you or a family member is struggling with chronic or recurring gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, you probably know how challenging it can be to find reliable treatment information. Clinical Corner provides answers from digestive health […]
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for Gastrointestinal Disorders Presented by Anthony Lembo, MD Dr.Anthony Lembo Watch presentation here Presentation Overview Complementary and alternative therapy (CAM) for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is very common around the world. Approximately 35% of the adult population in the United States uses CAM. Although further studies are needed to understand […]
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Jodi’s Personal Story: Saving a Life – A Journey with Gastroparesis and GERD The unexpected twists and turns of life… It all began for me with a good deed. My sweet, adorable, beloved 6-month-old niece had a terminal liver disease and needed a transplant to survive. I felt called to be her donor…for reasons I […]
The low FODMAP diet is not a “forever diet.” The application of the low FODMAP diet requires the expert guidance of a Registered Dietitian trained in the area. It is very important to understand the Low FODMAP diet is done in 3 phases: Elimination phase Challenge phase Personalization Phase The goal of this approach is […]