@jlstjohn Thanks for sharing this. Wishing you good health! Sounds like you have a few things that you know can help, which is great.

I just saw a new GI (heard great things about her) and it was not a good experience. Upon leaving, i realized she never once mentioned motility drugs (linzess etc)...and so many other things.

I just had several gushing nosebleeds in the last 24 hours, which (upon researching) seems connected to straining, which then makes me lose all hope. OR, makes me renew efforts to get gut under control....Really scary! I've noticed increased reflux lately, though more of the respiratory type, with my ears, etc getting full, but the nosebleeds are new! UGH.

Is this forum (mayo) the best one you've been on, for GI stuff? Or is there another forum you'd recommend for women and gastro stuff? Thanks and good wishes. This all stinks!