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Carol’s Personal Story

Carol’s Personal Story: “I’ve had massive stress in my life over the past few years and my IBS has become a battle.” I’m 59 and I’ve probably had IBS since I was a child. It’s just something I’ve always lived with. Stomach pain, bloating, nausea. It comes and goes but gets worse if I’m facing […]

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Kat’s Personal Story

Kat’s Personal Story: “Medical doctors can be so cruel and unhelpful when it comes to giving advice and seeking solutions for IBS” My story began in the 1980’s & 90’s, but gastro issues tend to manifest throughout my family, my grandfather had diverticulitis, so did my mom, my uncle had problems with his esophageal sphincter […]

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When Bacteria in the GI Tract is a Problem

Growth or overgrowth of certain bacteria in the GI tract can lead to various health issues. Three common bacterial problems are: Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) The symptoms of CDI can vary in severity. Classically it is broken into three categories: non-severe, severe and fulminant. Who is at risk for CDI? The main risk factors for […]

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