Many of our patients find it helpful to connect with others who have experienced or are currently dealing with similar GI symptoms/diagnoses. Below is a list of support groups created for individuals like you, by individuals like you. IFFGD does not endorse any of the following programs or organizations. These are just suggestions. Use personal […]
2023 Nancy & Bill Norton Education Series (NES): The Gut Microbiome Its Overall Health and Related Illnesses Watch Now Our YouTube Premiere of this NES: Gut Microbiome Event has been divided into two parts, each designed to provide viewers with in-depth knowledge about the subject. Our aim is to make this content clear and digestible […]
Personal Story
Sabrina’s Personal Story: “I thought I would die but I woke up” I am 52 and I’m not sure how long I have had gastroparesis. I had a very large hiatal hernia 2017 had a hernia surgery but got worse few months later. Found out my gallbladder collapsed and hernia came back so I had […]
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Jessica’s Personal Story: Chronic Constipation Hello to all. I came here to find similar stories to mine, to find hope and maybe solutions for intermittent chronic constipation, as I call it. From my first memories, I recall screaming and crying because I didn’t want to do a number 2. My colon always hurt and I […]
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Anonymous personal story with IBS-C: pain, nausea and wasn’t able to sit for long periods of time I’m pleased to be able to share my IBS-C story. I’ve read each and every one of yours and empathize with them all. Here’s mine.I’ve always been somewhat prone to constipation, but it only became a major issue […]
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Lindsey’s Personal Story: Gastroparesis, 2 Hiatal hernias, SMA syndrome, acid reflux, etc My story involves more than just gastroparesis. So I can’t really recall the first time I had most of these symptoms because well it’s been that long. Basically my whole life I would eat like a bird. I would practically eat 2-3 bites […]
News Article
IFFGD raises awareness about GERD and its impacts on an individual’s quality of life Mount Pleasant, SC (November 18, 2022) – Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects an estimated 18 to 28% of Americans, making it the most prevalent gastrointestinal (GI) disorder in the country. A recent population-based survey showed that 2 of 5 Americans reported having […]
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