KrioDR, COVID back in 2022 did a number on my acid reflux, GERDS. I went from being on Protonix 20 mg to 80 mg a day and 1 pepcid ac at night due to back up reflux. COVID can do a number on your gut with IBS as well.

I was diagnosed with long COVID last year. It took a while for my gut & reflux to calm down after eating healthy & taking probiotics. I am now only on 20 mg of Protonix and 1 Pepcid AC at night. I'm wondering if you have a hiatal hernia....have they checked you for that? I

It took time to get all of this under control. Wishing you the best.