Personal Stories
The following stories have been submitted by people who are going through some of the same struggles as you or a loved one. It can be therapeutic to share your story, and your words might provide comfort to others who are affected by a Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorder (FGIMD). Click here to share your own story now.
Shirley's Personal Story
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I've had IBS-D for over 20years now and have learned that anything high in fiber, fast food, prepackaged foods, alcohol and even milks will keep me running to the bathroom 4-5 times a day. sometimes it just doesn't matter what I eat, I'll get bloated, pains and then the diarrhea will start the next day. Of course, 30 minutes after I eat I'll have to use the restroom. So timing is everything. However, I don't let this condition stop me from living my life. I think the first part of having IBS is not being ashamed and hide your condition.
Anonymous' Personal Story
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IBS-C started in the summer of 1975 and I was hospitalized for 3 days in which I endured both upper and lower tests, and the doctor attributed the problem to stress; so I stopped driving taxi on the night shift, changed my diet, cut out alcohol, and went back to school.
Phyllis's Personal Story
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I have had gastroparesis since 2008. I am dealing with the symptoms quite well currently. However, I developed Tardive Dyskinesia in Dec. 2013 after taking Reglan for almost 5 years. After many searches online regarding GP and TD, I discovered there have been lawsuits brought against the manufacturers of Reglan by TD sufferers. I am interested in pursuign something like that because I know my care providers I was seeing in 2008 and those I have seen since never warned me of the risks of taking Reglan long term.
Dina's Personal Story
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I had an ulcer when I was 7 years old. My first experience with internal problems. In my 20's it was issues with constipation. It seemed like I tried everything under the sun. Some would work for awhile and then stop. In my mid 30's I was starting to have severe digestive issues, then pain, etc. I had an endoscopy which showed nothing. I was given different acid reducers finally working up to the PPI's. Then more problems so was sent for more tests. It took a year and a half to find out my gallbladder was not working. No stones, it was diagnosed as biliary dyskenesia.
mike's Personal Story
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I had to take laxatives for 52 years. over the that made me more spastic as time passed . now I am living with terrible ever day. I almost pray for diarria. I am going to ask for removal of my colon. that can have consequences that could kill me. but right know I am living a unbelieving hell. I pray every but it gets worse . god help me please.