for December 2007: What kinds of gastro-intestinal problems do persons with EMS have?
People with EMS do have complaints that affect almost any body system, and the gastro-intestinal system is no exception. Symptoms/diagnoses/diseases and disorders that are encountered in those with EMS include: dry mouth, difficulty swallowing and choking (possibly from spasms), aspiration pneumonia occasionally, esophagitis and other esophagus disorders similar to those found in scleroderma, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), other mouth and dental problems such as canker sores, bloating, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), abdominal spasms particular to EMS, problems digesting food, food allergies, possible increased risk of gallstones, nausea and other symptoms related or not to medications taken to control the pain of EMS, and problems with other organs that also affect the stomach and intestines – such as bladder problems, reproductive system disorders, pancreas problems, liver problems, kidney problems, etc.
