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Bonnie’s Personal Story: “make sure you have a doctor who understands how you feel” My name is Bonnie, I have been suffering from this stomach problem now for 2 years. I live on tpn feeding. Chronic vomiting and nausea 24 7. I had a stimulator put in oct. So far still the same. This gastroparesis […]
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Anonymous Personal Story: Coping with Chronic Constipation at 13 I am 13 years old and i have been dealing with severe, chronic constipation my entire life. My constipation was pretty bad when I was younger, considering I was young and didn’t really know what was going on with me. By the time I was 10 […]
IFFGD’s 2025 Virtual Advocacy & Education Event Watch Now! Saturday, March 15, 2025 Location: Virtual Watch IFFGD’s 2025 Virtual Advocacy & Education Event Whether you are living with a chronic GI condition or you know someone who is, you understand the true impact of these conditions on those affected and the need for greater research […]
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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Yvonne’s Personal Story: Years of Chronic Constipation I am an elderly woman who has suffered with chronic constipation for years..My days now revolve around whether or not I can have a bowel movement…I have been prescribed just about every laxative known to mankind..I was on mirilax for about 5 years, but it is now no […]
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Aria’s Personal Story: IBS with Chronic Constipation Hi Guys, Just wanted to reach out to fellow sufferers. I am having a rotten time of it at the moment. I have suffered with chronic constipation for years and it’s got so bad recently that I now have bleeding piles and a tear from straining. I have […]
In March 2022, The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) awarded one research grant of $30,000 for innovative research related to gastrointestinal disorders. We are pleased to introduce you to the grant recipient: Dr. Judy Nee, Harvard University Summary of Dr. Nee’s Research Background: There is a fundamental gap in the understanding of the role […]
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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 […]
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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 […]