G.I. BLUES is a small charity, initially set up as a
voluntary group in November 2005 to help people
affected by "pseudo", that is "chronic gastro-
intestinal pseudo-obstruction", sometimes also
  abbreviated to "GIPO" or "CIPO"



We became a registered charity in February 2006.
Our aims are to help by providing support and non-medical
advice, by giving information, advice and guidance to
people affected by pseudo & pseudo-type conditions, by
increasing public and professional awareness, by providing
a forum and by providing a framework for social support.

Whilst we do not exclude sponsoring research into pseudo from
our remit, this is not a main aim, however we are particularly
interested in developments in the field of neurogastroenterolgy
and improved understanding of hypermobility syndrome.

We have a longstanding link with the paediatric gastro-
enterology unit at The Royal London Hospital,
Whitechapel, and with Stevenson House - home-from-
home accommodation provided by The Sick Children's
Trust for parents who have to travel to be with their child
while being treated at the Royal London.

On the following pages we have put together
some information about G.I. BLUES and the
background to establishing the Trust as well as personal
experiences of the effects and impact of "pseudo",
personal stories of people with pseudo and of those
close to them, as well as comments from leading medical
specialists. We have also opened a guest book for you to
leave your own comments and opinions, and of course you
are able to contact G.I. BLUES either through this website
by email enquiry or by post. You can leave a message on
our main number, or if you urgently need to talk to someone
you can phone or text our HELPLINE on 07513 681460.
This is a mobile number but WE WILL CALL YOU BACK.

Please do remember that this site is all about people
affected by pseudo in some way supporting other
people affected by pseudo.

G.I. BLUES is not medically qualified and is therefore
unable to give medical advice of any kind.

We hope that you find this site informative
and that you find the stories inspirational.

Above all we hope this site helps you come
to see that there are other people affected by
pseudo and related conditions and that you
are not alone.

You can leave comments in our guestbook
by clicking on the appropriate button on the
main menu. 

Please do contact us if you need help,
information or advice.

Please do get in touch if you have a story to tell
about how you have been affected by pseudo.

 
Please let us know if you can help us in any way,
for example by becoming a  volunteer for us or
by making a  donation to help us develop our
support network and services.