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Anonymous Personal Story: “living with chronic constipation” My story of living with chronic constipation: I’d been healthy my whole life and never experienced any gastrointestinal issues until I was 16. Things started to slow down quite a bit in my digestive system. I would go up to a week and a half without […]
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Jan’s Personal Story: Suffering with Chronic Constipation Have suffered with chronic constipation my whole life.. I am 68 years old. I have tried linzess which worked for about 1 year and now stopped working .. have tried montegrity and trulance and amitza… nothing!!I don’t know what else to do.. have started drinking high fiber powder […]
Personal Story
Jan’s Personal Story: Suffering with Chronic Constipation Have suffered with chronic constipation my whole life.. I am 68 years old. I have tried linzess which worked for about 1 year and now stopped working .. have tried montegrity and trulance and amitza… nothing!!I don’t know what else to do.. have started drinking high fiber powder […]
Advocating for yourself and others is vitally important to ensuring that legislators learn and understand what is important to their constituents. Every voice makes a difference, and our collective voices will make a significant impact for all those affected by gastrointestinal illness. The materials and videos provided below are designed to help you learn how […]
Personal Story
Jan’s Personal Story: Suffering with Chronic Constipation Have suffered with chronic constipation my whole life.. I am 68 years old. I have tried linzess which worked for about 1 year and now stopped working .. have tried montegrity and trulance and amitza… nothing!!I don’t know what else to do.. have started drinking high fiber powder […]
Drugs are used to treat disease and illness, and many of them reduce symptoms and save lives. Adverse effects are undesirable and sometimes harmful results from drugs or other therapies. While the beneficial effects of drugs are demonstrated in clinical trials, their adverse effects are less well known and may not become fully evident for […]
Relaxation training is an integral component of behavioral therapies for managing chronic pain, promoting health, and helping people cope with life-threatening illnesses. Relaxation can assist in managing functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. How can Relaxation for Digestive Disorders Help? Research has shown that relaxation provides several health benefits including: Decreasing excess arousal produced by worry or […]
Personal Story
Jan’s Personal Story: Suffering with Chronic Constipation Have suffered with chronic constipation my whole life.. I am 68 years old. I have tried linzess which worked for about 1 year and now stopped working .. have tried montegrity and trulance and amitza… nothing!!I don’t know what else to do.. have started drinking high fiber powder […]
Recognizing the critical role of research in advancing the understanding and care of chronic gastrointestinal (GI) illnesses in adults and children, IFFGD was pleased to award its 2020 Research Recognition Awards to three young investigators. With the cancellation of DDW in Chicago due to COVID-19, we were unable to award them in person. First established […]
Recognizing the critical role of research in advancing the understanding and care of chronic gastrointestinal (GI) illnesses in adults and children, IFFGD was pleased to present its 2019 Research Recognition Awards to three young investigators at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2019 in San Diego, California. First established in 2003, these awards are intended to recognize […]
This site provides informative links about digestive health including medical and treatment news. Medical News >> – summaries of medical news that provide clues to better understanding GI disorders Industry Treatment News >> – treatment news and clinical trial listings Tips for Understanding Media News Reports It’s common for people to learn about medical advancements […]
IFFGD is dedicated to informing, assisting, and supporting people affected by gastrointestinal disorders. We have been working since 1991 to broaden understanding about gastrointestinal disorders and support research. These Reporter’s guides are an important tool as media, writers, and all individuals seek concise and accurate information about a disease. We invite you to reference these […]