IBS C and acid reflux

[Limonana]

Hi I’ve recently been having awful acid reflux (burning throat and foaming in the mouth which I think is connected) and long-standing IBS C. Has anyone else has this?

[Kazzacrazy]

Hi yes I get both I'm on medication for the ibsc which is under control most of the time....but if I dont eat properly I get horrible reflux. Things that trigger it for me are fatty or spicy foods or if i over eat and if I drink to much alcohol. Has your Dr said you have ibs? If the reflux continues I would speak to gp about it.

[Merlinjardin]

Yes I have both. I take omeprazole for the acid , seems to help. My IBS C is not good, lot of pain and gas . Only eat bland food chicken, veg, etc. gaviscon after a meal helps too. Not been taking a laxative, but dr recommends I start, as not improving.

[JulieB5200 in reply to Merlinjardin]

Hi your post applies to me too!Although after taking omeprazole for 7 years I have stopped them this past few months. I was advised after an endoscopy I didn’t need them as my issues are ibs related. I do think there’s a connection between both issues but if I get acid now I just take gaviscon tablets.

[Gold22]

Hi Yes have both with gallstones as well. I tried adding more fibre but only made me more bloated but did get my bowels moving. Gaviscon adds to the constipation and PPI’s caused increased colon and stomach pain. I stopped the PPI’s and went back to my normal low fat low acid diet but added Bimuno powder and it has stopped the constipation and stomach pain. It has taken a while to work out the best dose for me, I take a third of a packet in my porridge everyday. I was diagnosed with silent reflux and I am having more investigations for it.

[Dancing_1 in reply to Gold22]

Hi. I’m just like you. In sane tablets as u were on. Can’t get rid of stomach pains and seeing ur post here is making me think are the acid tablets causing the stomach pains to continue. It’s very concerning…….,

[JulieB5200 in reply to Dancing_1]

Hi, I thought this too! I have been on omeprazole for about 7 years but was advised after my endoscopy last year to come off them.They say my issues are all ibs related yet I was suffering terribly with acid and burning pain in my stomach. I think this can be caused by constipation and everything kind of backing up.So I have stopped taking them convinced they were possibly helping one thing and causing another 🤔.I just take gaviscon if I get acid pain now . I certainly don’t feel worse for coming off the ppi’s.

[Dancing_1 in reply to JulieB5200]

That’s good to no … thank u. Just sick of it now ….

[MDipp in reply to Dancing_1]

You mentioned you take Bimuno Powder. Has it been helping you with IBS-C? If so, which one do you take and where do you buy it from?

[MDipp in reply to Gold22]

You mentioned you take Bimuno Powder. Has it been helping you with IBS-C? If so, which one do you take and where do you buy it from?

[Gold22 in reply to MDipp]

hi I by mine direct from Bimuno and as far as I know there is only one product. I am in the UK

[pgiese]

I have both. I found that following a FODMAP diet helped me identify problem food/drinks for both my IBSC and GERD. However, I am on lansoprazole for the GERD and can't get off it. I think my GERD is still partially triggered by yeast-accelerating agents or similar chemicals - a slice of bread (even gluten free) can trigger it, though something artisan is usually fine.

[Pajarorose]

Are you eating acidic food? Coffee? Wine?

[JulieB5200]

Hi,yes I have issues with both and I think they are related.However I have been advised to stop the omeprazole as the hospital say my issues are bowel related.So after 7 years of taking them I now just take gaviscon if I’m suffering with acid.It isn’t easy knowing what the solution is and I think it’s trial and error. I have very hard stools and sometimes painful passing them. I sometimes take Laxido for this if it gets really bad.So don’t worry you’re not alone in your suffering.x

[wb54]

I take omeprazole like many others. I stick to small meals, have nothing to eat after 6 pm, and try and keep fat content as low as possible. Also, spicy foods are a definite no-no. Have you been checked out for a hiatus hernia which can cause acid reflux and burning throat, etc?