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Module 5: Patient Stories

Andreas’ story: How has chronic constipation affected your life? What symptoms do you experience?
Andreas’ story: How has chronic constipation affected your life? What symptoms do you experience?
Andreas describes the various ways that chronic constipation has affected his life, including the symptoms and bothersome issues he has experienced.
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Andreas’ story: What has your constipation diagnosis journey been like so far?
Andreas’ story: What has your constipation diagnosis journey been like so far?
Andreas describes the long and difficult journey he has been on to diagnose his constipation.
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Andreas’ story: What diagnostic tests have you had for your constipation?
Andreas’ story: What diagnostic tests have you had for your constipation?
Andreas describes his experiences with various diagnostic tests for his chronic constipation.
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Andreas’ story: What successes and challenges have you had with constipation treatments?
Andreas’ story: What successes and challenges have you had with constipation treatments?
Andreas describes the successes and challenges he has had with constipation treatments and medications.
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Andreas’ story: What has been the biggest challenge for you with your constipation?
Andreas’ story: What has been the biggest challenge for you with your constipation?
Andreas describes the biggest challenges he has faced on his journey with constipation.
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Andreas’ story: What advice do you have for other patients on their journey with constipation?
Andreas’ story: What advice do you have for other patients on their journey with constipation?
Andreas shares his experiences and advice for other people on their journey with constipation.
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Andreas’ story: How has your constipation changed since we spoke with you last time?
Andreas’ story: How has your constipation changed since we spoke with you last time?
Andreas describes how his constipation has changed since treating his condition with colectomy surgery.
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Andreas’ story: How has your quality of life improved since we last spoke about your constipation?
Andreas’ story: How has your quality of life improved since we last spoke about your constipation?
Andreas explains how his quality of life has improved dramatically since seeking treatment for his constipation.
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Andreas’ story: What advice do you have for other patients on their journey with chronic constipation?
Andreas’ story: What advice do you have for other patients on their journey with chronic constipation?
Andreas shares some advice for other patients on their journey with chronic constipation and he encourages them to be proactive in learning about their condition.
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Anne’s story: How has chronic constipation affected your life? What symptoms do you experience?
Anne’s story: How has chronic constipation affected your life? What symptoms do you experience?
Anne describes the various ways that chronic constipation has affected her life, including the symptoms and bothersome issues she has experienced.
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Anne’s story: What diagnostic tests have you had for your constipation?
Anne’s story: What diagnostic tests have you had for your constipation?
Anne describes the journey she has been on to diagnose her constipation, and her experiences with different diagnostic tests.
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Anne’s story: What successes and challenges have you had with constipation treatments?
Anne’s story: What successes and challenges have you had with constipation treatments?
Anne describes the successes and challenges she has had with constipation treatments and medications.
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Anne’s story: What lifestyle changes have you made to help manage your constipation?
Anne’s story: What lifestyle changes have you made to help manage your constipation?
Anne describes the lifestyle changes she has made to help manage her constipation.
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Anne’s story: What advice do you have for other patients on their journey with constipation?
Anne’s story: What advice do you have for other patients on their journey with constipation?
Anne shares her experiences and advice for other people on their journey with constipation.
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Ruby’s story: How has chronic constipation affected your life? What symptoms do you experience?
Ruby’s story: How has chronic constipation affected your life? What symptoms do you experience?
Ruby describes the various ways that chronic constipation has affected her life, including the symptoms and bothersome issues she has experienced.
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Ruby’s story: What diagnostic tests have you had for your constipation?
Ruby’s story: What diagnostic tests have you had for your constipation?
Ruby describes her experiences with various diagnostic tests for her chronic constipation.
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Ruby’s story: What successes and challenges have you had with constipation treatments?
Ruby’s story: What successes and challenges have you had with constipation treatments?
Ruby describes the successes and challenges she has had with constipation treatments and medications.
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Ruby’s story: What has been the biggest challenge for you with your constipation?
Ruby’s story: What has been the biggest challenge for you with your constipation?
Ruby describes the biggest challenges she has faced with her chronic constipation.
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Ruby’s story: What advice do you have for other patients on their journey with constipation?
Ruby’s story: What advice do you have for other patients on their journey with constipation?
Ruby shares her experiences and advice for other people on their journey with constipation.
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