Gaviscon and IBS Problems

[Nanabrodie]

I have been put on Gaviscon Advance three times a day for reflux for which I already take a PPI every day. Since starting Gaviscon I’m really struggling with constipation, bloating, stomach pain etc., and wondered if anyone else has experienced this. I’ve had IBS for many years now and majority of the time keep it under control so I don’t think I can keep taking this, I’d rather deal with the reflux.

[janetmtt]

Try slippery elm and marshmallow to help reflux - check out British Supplements and read reviews

[Nanabrodie in reply to janetmtt]

Thank you I’ll look into that.

[edwangy]

Could be the constipation causing your relflux if things aren't moving along in your gut. Do you take anything to help with the constipation?

[Nanabrodie in reply to edwangy]

Yes I do, always prepared 😏

[Dudders123]

Going through exactly the same, stopped Lanzaprosole, had gastric opt - told to use Gaviscon and really struggling with bloat, pain and back to constipation - like yourself - reflux is horrible but this stuff giving me everything else - and still got reflux anyway - maybe try some herbal, sliperry elmy type of thing !!! X

[Nanabrodie in reply to Dudders123]

I think I’ll do the same, thanks

[MyStar86]

gaviscon will cause constipation it’s a strong calcium carbonate which definitely add to Ibs symptoms so I would use very little if you really have to use it. It’s best to talk to your doctor but I wouldn’t recommend continuing to use it xx

[Nanabrodie in reply to MyStar86]

I’ve not taken Any for a couple of days and everything seems to be settling down, thanks.

[MyStar86 in reply to Nanabrodie]

Good I’m glad it’s settling down for you and I’d definitely keep away from it and check the ingredients so you know to avoid other products like it in the future xx

[Montykat]

hello there. I am the same i am unable to take gaviscon advanced as prescribed or i get stomach pain cramps and diarrhoea and also struggle to sleep due to discomfort in my abdomen. I have to kind of play it by ear and take 10ml when reflux symptoms are so bad im not sleeping but then either stop taking again or go down to 5ml until i can just about manage without again. I have a constant feeling of a lump in my throat which is apparently due to reflux as well but was told to stop pain meds (codeine) which i cant. Symptoms of this that and the next are never ending and this week i am so tired of having to try and explain myself to people.

[Nanabrodie]

I’m the same I have a feeling of lump in my throat and was sent to ENT specialist he suggested the Gaviscon Advance, I’m due to go back to see him next week and I’ve got to tell him I stopped taking it, he’s not going to be very happy 😕