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In March, 2015 I became ill with symptoms that were flu-like and resulted in aches and pains, and a fever. After a couple of days
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In March, 2015 I became ill with symptoms that were flu-like and resulted in aches and pains, and a fever. After a couple of days
Anonymous Personal Story: “I grew up believing there was something wrong with me” Okay truly I don’t know what I have aside from chronic constipation
Deb’s Personal Story: Gastroparesis the beginning. I believe my journey began in 1989 with the first migraine, but I didn’t realize it. The first migraine
Rebecca’s Personal Story: “If it is not my right to get the medicine I need, I must change citizenship to a free country” My story
Brenda’s Personal Story- Gastroparesis and Emetophobia I thought my life couldn’t possibly get any worse. Yes, I have an amazing husband and three awesome kids
Anonymous Personal Story: Diarrhea from stressful events I have had IBS symptoms since a child, or young teenager. I first noticed symptoms (immediate diarrhea) on
Sheila’s Personal Story: “My life is governed by my colon” I’ve had IBS with diarrhea for years..no constipation. My stomach pain occurs after a bowel
Anonymous Personal Story- “I remember screaming whenever I had a bowel movement” Hello – I had an umbilical hernia repaired at age 5. I remember
Rebecca’s Personal Story: “WE ARE GASTROPARESIS WARRIORS!!” Hi my name is Rebecca and I was diagnosed with Mild Gastroparesis in 2006. I have always suffered
Amber’s Personal Story: IBS – three letters that used to control my life. Through her blog, Eats and Exercise by Amber, and by becoming the
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