IBS with Acid Reflux...

[special26]

Had the results of a recent stool test and I have IBS with Acid reflux...

I was on Lansoprazole but they gave me side effects so came off them.. And so now take take Gavisgon Advance which helps alot...

So with my diagnosis I would love any one with similar symptoms any food help on what you can have or not? And what you can drink or not?

Doctor did mention a food map that might help? Don't know what that is?

And finally is it OK to take the Gavisgon advance when symptoms flare up?

Many thanks 🤔

[ParkSchool5]

Hi, sorry to hear of your acid reflux and IBS. You are lucky you don't have to take the Lansoprazole as they can be very difficult to come off due to acid rebound. I take 10 ml of Gaviscon Advance every night before I go to bed. I find coffee, alcohol and fizzy drinks make things worse, as well as dairy, so I have soy milk. I don't eat anything after 6.30 p.m. only water. Mebeverine tablets are good for IBS. It's only by eliminating certain foods/drinks that really help get to the cause. Good luck.

[special26 in reply to ParkSchool5]

HiThanks for your reply

Yes I guess its all about eliminating foods and what you can and not have to suit your body.. Soy milk is interesting and one to look out for... I have started to eat little and often but I don't eat after 6pm either with just warm water or chamomile tea.. Which seems to calm my pains...

And like you I take gaviscon advance before I go to bed which helps..

Thanks for your advice.. I just need some ideas now on meals which won't upset me...

Take care..

[ValDee88]

Do you think your GP might have been referring to the FODMAP diet as opposed to a food map? Plenty of info online if you google it and it really helps some people-worth looking at I think.