Functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders (FGIMDs) affect individuals of all ages, including children, and these conditions can range in severity from discomforting to life-changing or life-threatening. Most FGIMDs are chronic and require a lifetime of care to manage painful and disabling symptoms. Despite the severity of FGIMDs and the high healthcare costs associated with addressing […]
The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) has been a vital advocate for individuals living with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and has made our presence in Washington D.C. known since 2009 by conducting annual Hill visits where we continue to advocate for research and funding. Working With Stakeholders Working With the National Institutes of Health (NIH) […]
In addition to the Research Award and Research Grant opportunities offered by IFFGD, a few other organizations also offer research funding opportunities:
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Anonymous Personal Story: Struggling with GERD and Anxiety My story is feeling like the end of my life is near. This stupid anxiety is horrible. It all started with being hurt with my back on a job and eating badly-pizza, carry-out, eating late at night; not exercising. Was taking Pepcid AC more frequently and chalking […]
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. […]
“I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.” Dr. Maya Angelou Upcoming Events IFFGD’s 2025 Advocacy & Education Event Learn more Advocate for Digestive Health Make your voice heard! An Advocate is someone who is passionate […]
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Hi everyone was I pleased to find this page as I’m at my wits end iv even starting goin to church ( which is something iv never done before but I do believe in my angels) iv suffered badly with EDS and everything that goes with it and as a child with unkind cruel parents […]
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Anonymous Personal Story with fecal incontinence: “DO NOT QUIT” Several years ago I began having episodes of fecal incontinence at night while asleep. Sometimes every few months or multiple times a week. I chalked it up to the frequent diarrhea I had been having since my gastric bypass in 2002. Then I began having minor […]
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Anonymous Personal Story: “I’ve learned to ignore the ignorance of people” I’m a female in my 40’s and I first developed gastrointestinal problems in 2008 after about 3 viral gastro bugs at end of 2007. I first noticed IBS-D when I used to be out exercising daily and I’d have to run back home because […]
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Anonymous Personal Story: Living with GERD Since Childhood Both my parents have stomach deceases so I was bond to get one. My started when I was 10 or 11 years old. I had caught the regular flu bug but it was different it also had a pain that I could never describe. After I had […]
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I was 14 when I was diagnosed with GERD. I was healthy, a varsity soccer player, a straight-A student, and I almost never missed a day of school, until GERD came into my life. I was playing in a soccer game on a hot day, when I had difficultly breathing, chest pain, and I started […]
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Anonymous Personal Story: Struggling with GERD and Anxiety My story is feeling like the end of my life is near. This stupid anxiety is horrible. It all started with being hurt with my back on a job and eating badly-pizza, carry-out, eating late at night; not exercising. Was taking Pepcid AC more frequently and chalking […]