Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: A Journey from Childhood Incontinence to Living with IBS I wish I had’ve found this website earlier. I’m 44 and was incontinent aged 4 – 16. I was raised by a single mother and had three normal adult siblings. The bowel problem is completely over and I’m fine apart from some […]
Cat’s Personal Story
Cat’s Personal Story: Struggling with GERD at 19 When I was 12 I remember the very first time I ever had heartburn. I woke up from a nap and had sourdough bread. I remember thinking I was gonna die. I never felt this before. My mom said there was no way in hell that I […]
Martin’s Personal Story
Martin’s Personal Story: Treating Suspected SIBO After IBS Diagnosis I had a tentative diagnosis of IBS by way of elimination. It started with a diagnosis of Enteropathogenic E. Coli and a prescription of ciprofloxacin to cure it. The antibiotics made it better, but the symptoms of loose stools didn’t go away. The next trip to […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Managing IBS, Functional Dyspepsia, and GERD I have been reading these stories for years, thank you to all who shared. Time to give back. IBS-like symptoms around age 18: bloating, gassiness, diarrhea, constipation, smelly and excessive gas. At age 24, I started having severe stomach pains, elevated heart rate, and sinus […]
Karen Zink’s Personal Story
Karen Zink’s Personal Story: IBS-C “This is my solution” I’m a 67 yr old IBS-C sufferer for 2 yrs. After using Linzess unsuccessfully and having worse issues, i’ve found my solution. Every AM I take SAMe, 200 mgs; Jarrow methyl b12, methyl folate plus p5p(b6); Pro-50 probiotic, 2 capsules; 1 capsule L glutamine (NOW); magnesium […]
Michaelynn’s Personal Story
Michaelynn’s Personal Story: Battling Persistent Diarrhea, Weight Loss, and a Gastroparesis Diagnosis My issues started in 2009 and it all started with persistant diarrhea, indigestion, heart palpitations and nausea. I was working a full time job and struggled to make it through each day with the diarrhea. They prescribed every drug for reflux but they […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Managing IBS I’m 40 and was diagnosed with IBS in my mid-20s, after several years of suffering. Anyone who’s reading this & is losing hope or feeling frustrated & alone — I’m here to say that managing & treating IBS is possible! In my 20s, life was terrible; my stomach constantly hurt […]
Aili’s Personal Story
Aili’s Personal Story: Seeking Advice for Potential IBS Hello! I’m somewhat new here, but here we go. Ever since I was 4 (I’m 16 now) I have been dealing with what I believe is IBS. Each morning, I awake feeling nauseous. This nausea usually lasts for several hours, sometimes the whole day. This is […]
Kolja’s Personal Story
Kolja’s Personal Story: Developing IBS-D After Food Poisoning My story: Yes. I have either functional diarrhoea or indeed IBS-D. Several gastroenterologists that I had wound up going to seem to be ‘fence-sitting‘ on this one. Something; IBS, others unexplained diarrhoea, and one gastroenterologist thought Munchausen Syndrome, as to play ‘hookie’ (skipping school). Point is, […]
Tanya’s Personal Story
Tanya’s Personal Story: Finding Relief from IBS After 20 Years Hi I suffered from IBS for 20 years and only had help to ease the symptoms. Now I have discovered the remedy. With this I hope to help all gastro reflux and IBS sufferers. I was having bloating, terrible wind, foul smelling gas, water retention, […]
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 […]
