C’s Personal Story
C’s Personal Story: IBS, Numbness, and Painful Symptoms Hi so for the past few years i thought i was suffering with IBS constipation & then diarrhea where before hand was very regular with toileting Now it has come to the point my bottom/bum cheeks feel numb & painful to touch also my legs all way […]
Susan’s Personal Story
Susan’s Personal Story: Linzess for IBS-C My doctor gave me a twelve day supply of Linzess. So far, nothing. All I’ve noticed is that my appetite has increased. Took citrus citrate on April 3 and it was the last progress but it only worked halfway. Doc did xrays and cat scan, showed no blockage. Twelve […]
Hernonymous Personal Story
Hernonymous Personal Story: The Toll of IBS on Mental Health Hey guys I’d like to tell us all the most traumatic and depressing experience ever with IBS, I’m a teenager in Nigeria and well most people don’t know of such a thing called ibs damn I didn’t even know about it myself until 20 minutes […]
Shelly’s Personal Story
Shelly’s Personal Story: IBS I live with this everyday. Its absolutely miserable. The more u move around the more u feel u have to use the bathrm. Dr .prescribed me med, but not helping. Everyday is so many trips to the bathroom that I can’t function a normal life. I feel sick every morning . […]
Casseyna’s Personal Story
Casseyna’s Personal Story: “I’m 19 years old now and IBS still runs my life” From as far back as I can remember, I’ve had digestive issues. I remember being 2 and 3 years old, rolling around on the floor in agony while screaming and crying. As a baby the doctor told my mom I had […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: “I’ve had IBS-M since I had memory” Hello, I’m 27 yo. I’ve had IBS-M since I had memory, it took along way down to be diagnosed in the past with the condition. Right now it’s been worse since I feel like this thing is progressing, I’ve never experienced an attack before, usually […]
Engy’s Personal Story
Engy’s Personal Story: IBS-C and GERD in Search of Lasting Relief I’m a 22 year old college student from MN. Born in Egypt, raised in the US. I got diagnosed with IBS – Constipation & GERD when I was 15. I got Post – Infectious IBS from when I traveled back to my home country […]
Ellie’s Personal Story
Ellie’s Personal Story: Constipation, Diarrhea, and Stomach Pain Being constipated is something very familiar to me and has been something I’ve struggled with for as long as I can remember. I thought having a bowel movement maybe once a week was normal. I had always had stomach pains, but I just dismissed them. When I […]
Allison’s Personal Story
Allison’s Personal Story: Gastroparesis, SIBO, reflux and bloating Hi, my name is Allison and I am 21 years old. I’m a senior in college finishing out my final year with a Management degree. I was just diagnosed with Gastroparesis July of 2020. However, I’ve been dealing with stomach and GI issues for almost 2 years. […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: “in my early twenties and have been suffering with IBS for 7 years” Hi, I thought I would share my story. I am in my early twenties and have been suffering with IBS for 7 years. Before this illness started, I was a straight A student, very ambitious, confident and sociable. I […]
Sara’s Personal Story
Sara’s Personal Story: Functional Dyspepsia and IBS I have suffered with chronic severe mental issues for 16 years. I’m 21 now. As of January 2020, I have been suffering severe abdominal pain associated with Functional Dyspepsia and IBS. Every day is like hell. I can barely fall asleep due to the immense pain I’m in. […]
Evon’s Personal Story
Evon’s Personal Story: IBS-C The first thing that comes to mind occurred when I was nine and I was with my Mom. She asked me “When is the last time you had a bowel movement?” I thought she meant, when was the last time I threw up. After all, whenever the stomach flu came to […]
