Personal Story
Karen Zink’s Personal Story: IBS-C “This is my solution” I’m a 67 yr old IBS-C sufferer for 2 yrs. After using Linzess unsuccessfully and having worse issues, i’ve found my solution. Every AM I take SAMe, 200 mgs; Jarrow methyl b12, methyl folate plus p5p(b6); Pro-50 probiotic, 2 capsules; 1 capsule L glutamine (NOW); magnesium […]
Patient Perspective on Gastroparesis Presented by Trisha Bundy Trisha Bundy Watch presentation here Presentation Overview Trisha is a proud parent and sports enthusiast from eastern North Carolina. She has 2 teenage children, currently 17 and 19 years old. She earned her Bachelor’s for Elementary Education from East Carolina University, married her high school sweetheart, and […]
2021 NES 30th Anniversary Edition Day 2 Attendee Program Agenda
Personal Story
Lindsey’s Personal Story: Gastroparesis, 2 Hiatal hernias, SMA syndrome, acid reflux, etc My story involves more than just gastroparesis. So I can’t really recall the first time I had most of these symptoms because well it’s been that long. Basically my whole life I would eat like a bird. I would practically eat 2-3 bites […]
Disorder
Medications for SBS In recent years, pharmacological hormonal therapy (the use of hormones in medical treatment) has been introduced aiming to stimulate intestinal adaptation after intestinal resections. Clinical research involving growth hormone, glutamine, and glucagon-like peptide 2 growth hormone (GLP-2) have been studied for the treatment of SBS. Teduglutide (Gattex ®), a recombinant analog of […]
Personal Story
Jim’s Personal Story: “The silent reflux is caused more by when I eat rather than what I eat.” male 60+ have had throat burning reflux episodes. am fit and active, non smoker. had an endoscopy within the year which found no issues. was on PepcidAC alone for years, then began on Nexium for 2 yrs […]
Personal Story
Sarah’s Personal Story: “Please help or advice welcome” The last 2 months have been horrible. Very much a rollercoaster ride. Doctors don’t know what’s going on. 2 months ago I fell ill with what I thought was a gastro bug. Symptoms were lethargy, stomach cramps, constant nausea, occasional diarrhea, loss of appetite and weakness. I went […]
Testimony
On December 2, 2010, Dane Christiansen provided the following testimony on behalf of IFFGD members to the Gastroenterology and Urology Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee regarding the consideration of the Ocean Theapeutics’ product Solesta for the treatment of incontinence: Good afternoon. My name is Dane Christiansen and I am here today representing […]
Dietary Interventions for Gastrointestinal Disorders Presented by Emily Haller, MS, RDN Emily Haller, MS, RDN Watch presentation here Presentation Overview Dietary Interventions for GI Disorders By: Emily Haller, MS, RDN This talk highlights various diet interventions for several different gastrointestinal (GI) disorders: Celiac Disease Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) Functional Dyspepsia Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Gastroparesis Inflammatory […]
Patient Perspective on Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D) Presented by Lisa Strykowski Lisa Strykowski Watch presentation here Presentation Overview Around 1999, when Lisa was 19 years old, she started experiencing IBS-D symptoms, which included diarrhea, nausea, urgency, cramping, bloating, tiredness, and migraines. Her gut would flare up a few times a week, mostly in […]
Our YouTube Premiere of this NES: Gut Microbiome Event will be divided into two parts, each designed to provide viewers with in-depth knowledge about the subject. Our aim is to make this content clear and digestible as well as to help viewers gain a thorough understanding of the Gut Microbiome and its importance. Part 2 […]