Alex’s Personal Story
Alex’s Personal Story: Chronic IBS and Functional GI Disorders Hi, I’m Alex, Male 25 yrs. I would like my story about my sufferings from GI disorders. I still remember the day when it all started, all of a sudden. It was a fine day in the year 2008 & I was in my high […]
Sophie’s Personal Story
Sophie’s Personal Story: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Hey everyone, I’m Sophie. I’m 15 and have been struggling with Irritable Bowel Syndrome for about 2 years. I still remember how it all began. I was sitting with my mom eating lunch at a deli, when I suddenly became intensely nauseous. My mom said I turning white like […]
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 […]