Personal Story
Darlene’s Personal Story: “It took 6 years to get a correct diagnosis for my Gastroparesis” My story started around 2008 and it took 6 years to get a correct diagnosis for my Gastroparesis. My health issues all started when I was working with a family member. First my blood pressure went sky high, then I […]
Personal Story
Nickie’s Personal Story: Daily IBS Pain and Crippling Morning Cramps I have been going through debilitating intestinal cramps almost daily (usually in the morning) for about 15 years now. I am a 30 year old female and the symptoms are only getting more frequent and severe. Sometimes I will be in the bathroom for about […]
Personal Story
Sarah’s Personal Story: “Please help or advice welcome” The last 2 months have been horrible. Very much a rollercoaster ride. Doctors don’t know what’s going on. 2 months ago I fell ill with what I thought was a gastro bug. Symptoms were lethargy, stomach cramps, constant nausea, occasional diarrhea, loss of appetite and weakness. I went […]
Personal Story
Roberto’s Personal Story: “IBS can be triggered by stress but IBS “attacks” also give us stress” At first, I tought I had a simple stomach infection after 5 days passed I went to the gastroenterologist and he gave me a course of antibiotics, anti-parasite, Pepto and some expensive probioatics. After the course was completed I […]
IFFGD’s 2026 Virtual Digestive Health Wellness and Walk Event A Unique Charitable Event with Achievable Goals for All Event Registration will open on Saturday, August 1, 2026. 2025 Event Scrapbook Images Event Overview The 2026 Virtual Digestive Health Wellness & Walk is a week-long annual charitable event to raise money to support gastrointestinal illness research. The annual event has […]
DDH Chat
IFFGD Patient Advisory Committee member and CELAH Program Manager, Claudia Chaparro-Rojas, reflects on a decade of serving the health needs of the Latino community of central North Carolina. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the University of North Carolina (UNC) Center for Latino Health (CELAH), a global, grant-funded program initiated by UNC Professors […]
DDH Chat
Certified Health Coach and IFFGD Patient Advisory Committee member, Crystal Saltrelli, talks about her journey with gastroparesis and the power of embracing change. For those living daily with the chronic and often unpredictable symptoms of a gastrointestinal illness like gastroparesis, change can be a scary thing. But, for Certified Health Coach and IFFGD Patient Advisory […]
Testimony
The following written comments were submitted to the Office of Disability Policy of the Social Security Administration (SSA) by IFFGD President, Ceciel T. Rooker, in response to Docket No. SSA-2017-0042 on September 23, 2019. Thank you for your leadership at the Office of Disability Policy. The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is grateful for the […]
Join us for a special edition of 5 Minutes in GI featuring Iris Wang, MD as part of Constipation Awareness Month in December. In this quick and informative segment, Dr. Wang walks us through the role of diet in easing constipation—highlighting which foods can help soften stool, aid in fluid intake & support digestive comfort.
Testimony
IFFGD Founder and President Nancy Norton presented the following testimony on behalf of IFFGD members at a June 27, 2000 Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Gastrointestinal Drugs Advisory Committee meeting on NDA 21-107, LOTRONEX (alosetron): Thank you, Members of the Committee. I hope you are not going to be tired of hearing from me […]
Testimony
IFFGD Legislative Successes IFFGD PRESENTS SENATOR BALDWIN WITH 2019 DDNC DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD From introducing multiple statements in the Senate recognizing Gastroparesis Awareness Month to leading a resolution in the House to raise awareness of functional gastrointestinal (GI) and motility disorders, Senator Tammy Baldwin (WI) has been a constant champion for the digestive health community […]
Testimony
IFFGD President, Ceciel Rooker, submitted the following written statement to the House and Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 appropriations for medical research and public health programs. April 9, 2019 STATEMENT OF CECIEL T. ROOKER PRESIDENT INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR […]