Ceciel T. Rooker is the President of IFFGD. Ms. Rooker has a long history of working to advance digestive health issues and a deep understanding of the needs of patients and families affected by functional GI motility disorders. Prior to joining IFFGD in 2017, Ms. Rooker was the Executive Director of the Rome Foundation. Founder […]
IFFGD, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders, is a Public Charity designated under the U.S. IRS code 501(c)(3). We are a registered nonprofit education and research organization. Our Mission Our mission is to inform, assist, and support people affected by gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. IFFGD was founded in 1991 by one person struggling with the challenges imposed by a […]
Personal Story
Friend of Feb 2013 Personal Story: GERD and a Partner Who Doesn’t Understand Wow, I read the story from Anonymous Feb 2013 and felt an immediate kinship to (I’m going to say her). My husband really doesn’t understand what it’s like to feel this way and because we met originally as “foodies,” enjoying gourmet meals […]
Personal Story
Friend of Feb 2013 Personal Story: GERD and a Partner Who Doesn’t Understand Wow, I read the story from Anonymous Feb 2013 and felt an immediate kinship to (I’m going to say her). My husband really doesn’t understand what it’s like to feel this way and because we met originally as “foodies,” enjoying gourmet meals […]
Personal Story
Kevin’s Personal Story: “Chronic constipation for 70 years” Chronic constipation for 70 years. After many experiments I have found a system that works for me. Last thing at night or late evening have a bowl of allbran (how much is up to your results). THEN early morning about 4 or 5 o’clock take 2 magnesium […]
IFFGD, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders, is a Public Charity designated under the U.S. IRS code 501(c)(3). We are a registered nonprofit education and research organization. Our Mission Our mission is to inform, assist, and support people affected by gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. IFFGD was founded in 1991 by one person struggling with the challenges imposed by […]
IFFGD, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders, is a Public Charity designated under the U.S. IRS code 501(c)(3). We are a registered nonprofit education and research organization. Our Mission Our mission is to inform, assist, and support people affected by gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. IFFGD was founded in 1991 by one person struggling with the challenges imposed by […]
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The Best Ways To Describe Pain So Your Healthcare Practitioner Understands
By: Fernando Azpiroz, MD, PhDHospital General Vall d’Hebron, Barcelona, Spain Dr. Azpiroz is the 2005 recipient of the IFFGD Research Award to Senior Investigator, Clinical Science. Dr. Azpiroz’s clinical practice develops in a large referral unit, and specifically focuses on functional gut disorders. His research program investigates the origin of gastrointestinal symptoms including aspects of […]
Publication
Understanding GAVE and Treatment Options