IBS and GERD

My GI has recommended an over the counter product called IBGard for my Irritable Bowel Syndrome. When he told me that it contained peppermint oil I expressed concern because I also have GERD and peppermint is a well known trigger for reflux. He assured me that this product is specially formulated to pass through the stomach without dissolving and into the gut. I read the reviews on Amazon and they were mostly positive—except for some people who said they had had terrible heartburn or reflux. No one mentioned that they had GERD but did not have problems taking IBGard. Has anyone here with GERD successfully used this product?

My GI has recommended an over the counter product called IBGard for my Irritable Bowel Syndrome. When he told me that it contained peppermint oil I expressed concern because I also have GERD and peppermint is a well known trigger for reflux. He assured me that this product is specially formulated to pass through the stomach without dissolving and into the gut. I read the reviews on Amazon and they were mostly positive—except for some people who said they had had terrible heartburn or reflux. No one mentioned that they had GERD but did not have problems taking IBGard. Has anyone here with GERD successfully used this product?

My daughter has severe IBS. Intermittent diarrhea and occasional vomiting and stomach cramps. She has been medically evaluated and prescribed an antispasmodic, but this does not seem very helpful. She also has chronic Gerd. Would appreciate any feedback on treatments that might be helpful. She is desperate!

My daughter has severe IBS. Intermittent diarrhea and occasional vomiting and stomach cramps. She has been medically evaluated and prescribed an antispasmodic, but this does not seem very helpful. She also has chronic Gerd. Would appreciate any feedback on treatments that might be helpful. She is desperate!

My daughter has severe IBS. Intermittent diarrhea and occasional vomiting and stomach cramps. She has been medically evaluated and prescribed an antispasmodic, but this does not seem very helpful. She also has chronic Gerd. Would appreciate any feedback on treatments that might be helpful. She is desperate!

Has she had a CT scan for MALs ( median arcuate ligament syndrome) also known as Dunbars disease and celiac compression syndrome. Very much underdiagnosed and considered to be a rare condition. The only cure and management is surgery. I have been dealing with this since childhood, 58 now. If I can help just one young person avoid life long suffering by getting the word out and sharing my experience , then it's to the good. Be a strong advocate for your child , be vigilant with research , insist on more scans , hopefully they will start looking outside of the " cookie cutter" diagnosis. Praying for a quick resolution!

First, my heart goes out to you and your daughter. I understand the frustration, embarrassment, anxiety and distress that you are experiencing. I have the same thing and am no expert, but maybe I can tell you what has worked for me and you may see something that can help your daughter. For GERD, I purchased a 7" high foam wedge from Amazon for sleeping and this has really helped stopped acid, food, etc. from traveling back through my esophagus into my throat. I eat early and less in the evening. I began eating a Mediterranean diet, began walking, and lost weight. This was very hard for me. 🙄 I also saw a dietitian and she gave me a list of foods to avoid to help with GERD and I am fairly serious about not having spicy food, processed foods, caffeine, chocolate, etc. The list is long, but there are many foods that aren't acidic. It has really helped!

IBS is a nightmare. I can't seem to get a handle on what is causing it. I'm about to try FODMAP. Google it. It's a food elimination system to see what's triggering the constipation, diarrhea, bloating, etc. I hope something here helps.

I feel like my IBS is under control. I’m following the FODMAP diet, taking the probiotics found in Kefir, Chobani yogurt, and taking 25 mg of Nortriptyline daily. If needed, on occasion, I also take Imodium.