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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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April 29, 2015
Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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.

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Anonymous' Personal Story

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April 28, 2015
Lower GI Disorders
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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.

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Phyllis's Personal Story

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April 28, 2015
Gastroparesis

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.

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Dina's Personal Story

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April 28, 2015
All Functional GI & Motility Disorders

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.

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mike's Personal Story

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April 28, 2015
Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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.

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Debbie's Personal Story

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April 28, 2015
Other FGIMD

This is my mother's story.  April 2013, elective surgery for lower back pain.  Same day surgery, in and out.  Within 48 hours my mother rushed to the hospital with a blood clot in the lower back and was sent to surgery to alleviate.  Within a week of the 2nd surgery she was again hospitalized for fluid.

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Anonymous' Personal Story

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April 19, 2015

My story is a bit different. I started going through Menopause early 2013. In addition to the Menopause symptoms, I started having a unexpected leakages of gas. Over the past two years, this has become worse, where it is a constant daily occurrence. I cannot go to church, work, social gatherings, etc. without stinking out everyone around me. I have become so accustom to the odor, that I am not aware of how bad it is until others react. I have been to several doctors, having a colonoscopy, endoscopy, MRI, CT enterography, anorectal manometry, etc.

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Amber's Personal Story

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April 14, 2015
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Through her blog, Eats and Exercise by Amber, and by becoming the face of the Irritable Bowel Syndrome Outcome Study (IBSOS), Awareness Ambassador Amber has worked to raise awareness of IBS and encourage hope and perseverance in all those suffering with the disorder. Check out her blog. And, watch her interview with local news channel WIVB4.

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Anonymous' Personal Story

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April 09, 2015
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

I used to be 100% healthy before i was 20. Then i started using lots of heavy drugs for a few years and abusing them got me a little confused but i managed to keep some balance..tho one day someone lied to me and i ended up taking 5 times more amphetamines (derivative) than i wanted to and the next day i woke up with acid relux symptoms (my guess is the nervous stress caused by this insane dose of stimulants triggered a hiatal hernia.. and thats what they found after an endoscopy.

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LaKysha's Personal Story

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April 08, 2015
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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April of 2009 changed my life forever. I'd just finished exercising and was hungry. I ate something with cheese on it, the next thing I knew, I was having the WORST stomach pangs. I'd had stomach problems all my life, but nothing like this. The next thing I knew I had diarrhea and projectile vomiting at the same time. My 9 yr old daughter called 911 because her mommy was screaming in so much pain. It was after this that I was diagnosed with GERD and IBS. From that day forth I stopped eating pork, beef, dairy, and fried foods.

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