Diego’s Personal Story
Diego’s Personal Story: Feeling Hopeless Because of IBS Hi people! My name is Diego and I am 22 years old. In fact, I turned today 22 and I can assure you that this is the worst birthday of my entire life. Five months ago I was diagnosed with IBS but I have experiencing symptoms […]
Sam’s Personal Story
Sam’s Personal Story: IBS I am 24 years old and I have been suffering with IBS for almost 10 years – and I wish I didn’t have this “invisible” syndrome. The main issue I have with IBS is the debilitating pain that I face on a day to day basis. Long story made short … I’ve tried […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Living with IBS and Diverticulosis Amid Medical Frustration Having IBS & Diverticulosis is horrible! Doctor #6 recently stated Clinical Psychologist might be able to help. I wanted to scream out It is NOT in my head, woman. Lost my faith in her & all the other doctors I have seen the last […]
Patrick’s Personal Story
Patrick’s Personal Story: Severe Constipation and Dependence on Weekly Enema I’ve had a severe constipation since age 14,was diagnosed with mega colon ,had BMS only every 4 to 5 days. Had to get embarrassing weekly enemas from my mom till age 22.the enemas helped me a lot,but made me Dependant on them for life. Any […]
Sara’s Personal Story
Sara’s Personal Story: Navigating IBS After Gallbladder Removal I was diagnosed with IBS just a few months ago. Last year I had my gallbladder removed after giving birth. Since then my digestive system never felt better. Diarrhea, gas, nausea, constipation would occur regularly. Sometimes I don’t even want to eat just to avoid flare ups […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Navigating IBS, GERD, and Diverticulitis I have had upper GI problems since birth. Despite maintaining a pretty healthy diet (according to a nutritionist) all of my life, my problems increased and got worse after I turned 50. Even so, I still want to be as active as possible, and help others if […]
Persephone977’s Personal Story
Persephone977’s Personal Story: Coping with IBS After Gallbladder Removal I’m 42 years old and I’ve just been officially diagnosed with IBS after spending years cycling between constipation and diarrhea. I had to have my gall bladder removed, and when my symptoms only got worse I saw a GI. He ordered an EGD and colonoscopy, and […]
Josh’s Personal Story
Josh’s Personal Story: IBS-SIBO Survivor My name is Josh and I am a fellow IBS-SIBO Survivor. Like a lot of people I’ve struggled with the digestive disease throughout my life. I’ve been at a point where it was hard seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I have managed being a college baseball […]
Sky’s Personal Story
Sky’s Personal Story: Severe IBS-D & IBS-C Hello, I have been dealing with IBS-D & IBS-C since 2013 & it’s getting worst. On Doctor number 6 now & she honestly is trying to help & seems to care. Had every type of test & several types of medicines. Each one has told me I need […]
Aaron’s Personal Story
Aaron’s Personal Story: Raising Awareness and Funds for IBS Research Aaron has made great strides to raise awareness and funds for IBS research. The first annual IBS 5K Run/Walk for Hope was held in Allentown, Pennsylvania in October of 2016. Thank you, Aaron. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can sometimes be a hopeless cause. Myself, along […]
Amy Frojd’s Personal Story
Amy Frojd’s Personal Story: Supporting Briana’s Battle with Gastroparesis, GERD, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Hello my name is Amy my daughter Briana is 17 with Gastroparesis, GERD and irritable bowel. She has had stomach problems off and on her whole life. She has had 16 surgeries and 2 of them were open heart surgeries. Because […]
A Kouple of Kay’s Personal Story
A Kouple of Kay’s Personal Story: “Documenting my journey with IBS” Hi Everyone! I’ve had IBS for 4 years now and I have been stuck at home as I continue to look for ways to counter this. I have been documenting my journey for the last 6 months and also sharing some lighter moments of […]
