* I naturally spent a lot of time reading up on theories of the pathophysiology of CVS. And ended up writing my capstone paper on using tricyclic antidepressants for chronic abdominal pain - looking at data across many different Disorders Of Gut-Brain Interaction #DGBI. Including their effectiveness compared to SSRIs.
* It may now not come as a surprise to you that I then ended up taking a job working in gastroenterology once I graduated.

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One of my goals on mastadon is to connect with other scientists + #psychologists who are interested in brain-gut-microbiome things (I know you're out there)...

Pleased to share a special issue of Gastroenterology Clinics dedicated to the field of #gastropsych. I'm author on 2 papers, 1 on the #stigma associated with #digestiveIllness and 1 on impacts of #diet as treatment and food-related quality of life.

#IBD #IBS #EoE #Celiac #Achalasia #GERD #DGBI

https://www.gastro.theclinics.com/current

@MVGutierrezMD @arghavansallesmdphd unfortunately this has been true at NIDDK when it comes to funding research on “functional” digestive illness like #IBS or other #DGBI. We’re bracing for the onslaught of #longCOIVD patients in clinical health psych once the diagnosis becomes less novel and too frustrating for many MDs. Not that I can’t help in some way but the reason for referral will be wrong if that makes sense