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colon cancer fear... again
I have been struggling with weird GI symptoms since October 2022. I have health anxiety and I constantly google symptoms, so I diagnosed myself with...
IBS in kids
I'm looking for support groups for kids with IBS or chronic constipation. My 9-yr-old would really like to know some other kids with these issues....
Slow gastric emptying: diet and exercise
My 33year old daughter is physically and developmentally disabled. She is a sweet and beautiful young lady who has always struggled with poor digestion and...
Upper Endoscopy Results - Bowel Obstruction
Upper endoscopy (9am)Fasting since 10:30pm the night before.Esophagus:FoodEsophogitisHiatal herniaStomach:Food (residue)/ bezoarDuodenum:Erythematous (hypersonic)They took biopsies.Should I be worried? I don’t know if I should call my...
Can't get an Rx for Relistor approved. Help!
I'm on Suboxone, which is actually a mild opiate used to control opiate withdrawal and prevent relapse. It does cause Opiate Induced Constipation (OIC). My...
New to hemmoroids
I just developed an internal hemmoroid. It clearly came from constipation and straining with me. From my research it seems like it’s still grade 1....
Hemorrhoids
I'm sorry about such an unpleasant subject, but I didn't know where else to go with it. After I had my 3 kids, years ago,...
Motegrity and side effects in advanced Parkins;n's disease
Iwo am dealing with a person with advanced(20 year +) parkinson's disease. Recently motegrity was added for constipation. Since disease symptoms vary from day to...
subtotal colectomy and gas pain
I had a subtotal colectomy 2 weeks ago. I thought I was doing great but the past couple days I cannot seam to get the...
Cirrhosis and bowel dysfunction
Hello Friends, I am wondering if anyone with cirrhosis and portal hypertension is experiencing difficulty with gastrointestinal dysfunction. Specifically, constipation and painful bowels. I have...
Rice and meat and more get stuck! I do not eat nutritious foods now!
Food has been getting stuck for years!! I can not eat rice or chicken or meat or fish, except sardines that are small!! I had...
HAS ANYONE TAKEN MOTEGRITY FOR GASTROPARESIS - AND IF SO DID IT WORK?
I have gastroparesis which was diagnosed on a gastric emptying study. My GI doc started me on Motegrity. It is primarily used for constipation but...
Floppy/Redundant colon dietary recommendations.
I am 72yrs old and have been told I have a floppy colon. I guess this is the reason I have frequent bouts of constipation...
Bowel issues after radiation
Hi, I had radiation therapy many years ago in the pelvic area. I still have bowel issues. My colonoscopy was "fine" but I spend my...
SIBO and Rapid Gastric Emptying or Dumping Syndrome
Does anyone els have these 2 diagnoses together?I read more about gastropheris accompanied with SIBO.I am 9 months into this sickness triggered by food /water...
Chest Pain (GERD or a heart issue)
Please can anyone tell me about my condition? Been having chest pains regularly for the past 7 months, went to the doctor 5 times and...
Hoping to find why walking or standing is comfortable vs sitting , etc
In 2019 I had a decline in health including chronic constipation. Below the left rib cage there is a small area next to or part...
Will I remain a mystery? Painful stomach, puking, weight loss
Hi, I’m not sure where to even start, my life has been absolute hell. I’ve had stomach issues since I was a kid but it...
Surgery for recurrent diverticulitis
I'm having recurring diverticulitis. First episode in May 2023. Treated with Metronidalzol and Cephalexin. Went away. No issues. REturned in September 2024, hospitalized with absesses....
How do I stop gas pains leading to severe diarrhea?
I have always had constipation throughout many years and suddenly on May 31 it changed to severe diarrhea 2x a day for 32 days. I...