IBS/GERD flare up.

[Loki83]

I’ve always dealt with GI problems such as GERD and IBS, but the older I get the more intense they are and longer the flare ups last. Currently I’m alternating constipation and going multiple times as well as a general upset stomach. I have to force myself to eat and drink, my reflux has picked up too. Does anyone have any techniques or things to do to deal with GI problems? The recent flare ups last weeks instead of days and I’m miserable. I can’t get into a new GI doctor until October, my current one is retiring soon and never really gives me a solid plan to deal with it. I take protonix but I’ve been off an on it for ten years or so and am worried about long term effects. For IBS all I’ve read is maybe this works and maybe this doesn’t. Can anyone offer help?

 

[Ms.Honey]

I’m going through this right now too!
I’m miserable and it’s making my anxiety go crazy. I have to remind myself I have felt like this many times before and it’s nothing more serious.
I hope you find relief. I’m going to see a naturopath on Thursday so see if they have any advice.

 

[Ms.Honey]

I just had blood work today to test for food sensitivities. I’m hoping something shows up or I’ll panic that it means it’s something serious.

 

[Hobbit]

I have found Dexilant to work well with my reflux etc . Ya its a major source of anxiety for me as well . I just try and stick to a good diet plan , drink lots of water and try some breathing excercises .

 

[TX85]

I've been taking 20 mg of Protonix for about 4 years now. 2 years ago, I had an endoscopy and colonoscopy, and they did find and remove some benign polyps - probably caused by the Protonix. So kind of a good news / bad news thing, I guess. I'm not sure if that helps but ultimately, I'm not worried about this particular medicine much.