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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
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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
Anonymous Everyday Pain’s Personal Story: Desperately Seeking Answers for Severe Gas and IBS-C Hi, I have been dealing with gastrointestinal issues since I was 12
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
Anonymous Personal Story: Mom Supporting her Pre-Teen Through IBS-C and Encopresis Challenges Well this story is about my child. At a few months old constipation
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