IBS and GERD

I have suffered through the same thing. I have found Align probiotic to help. I also cut dairy out which was extremely helpful. Stress is another huge factor.

Thank you!

I developed similar symptoms. After taking antibiotics to treat SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth), my GI person has suggested the low FODMAP diet, and restricting dairy. I am finding it very helpful. Hope your daughter gets relief soon.

I'm using the FODMAP system of eating right now! It has greatly reduced my bloating, flatulence, diarrhea, and somewhat reduced the constipation. Definitely worth trying!

Has your GI doc done testing for H Pylori, SIBO, celiacs or a rare but one to consider, CSID? Unfortunately (or fortunately) many of us with IBS have some significant issues with food intolerances vs actual structural issues. If you can work with a dietician to strip down her diet and then add items back in, while keeping close records of symptoms, that would be my advice. Best of luck and remember you have to be your (her) own advocate!

Does the dairy part of the yogurt affect you in any way? I gave up yogurt because of that.

I have had IBS for a few years and I have tried everything. The main items that I found to be triggers are: dairy (lactose intolerance), saturated fats (meat, especially oils including olive oil, sugar and gluten. I tried Fodmap and it never worked. I am back to normal if I stay away from the above triggers!! Don’t forget to take a probiotic! 😊

I find I can tolerate aged cheeses, kefir which says lactose intolerant friendly on the bottle and Chobani Greek yogurt. I’ve read that when they strain Greek yogurt, a lot of the whey (lactose) is removed.

I suffered from increasingly severe IBS for 5 years until I was diagnosed with Alpha-Gal Syndrome for a tick bite and then Histamine Intolerance. You can receive a tick bite and never know it. They don't have to attach and engorge and ticks submit a substance that anesthetizes the site so that you don't feel the bite. AGS is not a health issue that is typically suspected by Drs. However the testing is a simple blood test. Once diagnosed and after eliminating all mammal foods and as many by-products as possible all IBS symptoms stopped in two weeks. From the CDC: "The main diagnostic test for AGS is a blood test looking for immunoglobulin-E antibodies specific to alpha-gal (alpha-gal sIgE).
Tests for alpha-gal sIgE antibodies are available at several large commercial laboratories and may be available at certain academic institutions.
LOINC Code: 73837-7 Galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (Alpha-Gal) IgE Ab [Units/volume] in Serum."

@palladio1500
I think it’s the first time I see Alpha-Gal Syndrome mentioned here.
My daughter has AGS- manifesting in beef allergy, including the smell of beef cooking.
Very frustrating.