Bowel Dysfunction

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Who to Contact

International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD)
PO Box 170864
Milwaukee, WI, USA 53217
Phone: 414-964-1799
Fax: 414-964-7176
E-mail: iffgd@execpc.com
Web: http://www.iffgd.org/

The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders offers support and educational services to affected people, their families, and the general public. They work with the health and care provider community to research and share information which will benefit affected people. They support scientific inquiry and research of issues relating to the condition and are dedicated to finding a cause and cure for IBS.

The Foundation has local chapters and will in the future be able to assist anyone who wishes to start a local support group in their locality. They publish a quarterly newsletter, Participate, that is free with membership, and provide literature containing information on a variety of topics and issues relating to functional bowel disorders such as "Irritable Bowel Syndrome," "Dyspepsia-Upper Abdominal Pain," Regaining Control," and "Biofeedback & Bowel Disorders."

The Foundation collects information on physicians and researchers who treat/study the condition and provides this information to its members. They provide information and referrals to physicians and other organizations. Additionally, the Foundation hosts a national conference which will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, April 1997; call for further information.

Where to Go to Chat with Others

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  This group is open to anyone interested in making friends, sharing information and support with others affected by this disorder.

  Digestive Disorders
  This list has been created to discuss various digestive disorders such as constipation, diarrhea, crohns disease, irritable bowel syndrome, heartburn, etc. These problems are so common today, partly due to the poor diets that we are eating and partly due to lack of knowledge. We desire to provide you with credible information and some natural health and nutrition products that will benefit you.

• IBS Self Help
  Yahoo IBS Self Help and Support Group. This group was created to discuss Irritable Bowel Syndrome. You will find support for those who suffer from IBS and for those who are looking for support for someone who has IBS.

• News Groups, Mail Lists, and Chat Channels

Learn More About It

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  From the National Institute on Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease 101
  From About.com

Web Sites

• The IBS Page

• International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD)

• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease

• Incontinence on the Internet Home Page

• Crohns Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, & Inflammatory Bowel Disease Pages
   
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment
  Reviews of the various treatments available for IBS

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Self Help and Support Group