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Posted 1/5/2015 9:48 PM (GMT 0)
I am having massive stomach cramps and pain, especially with eating or drinking anything. I am also filled with gas in my stomach and my intestines.
It's almost as soon as food or liquid hits my stomach I get the gas and the cramps. - is this IBS or perhaps related to long term PPI use?

Many thanks

Pink
Posted 1/5/2015 10:19 PM (GMT 0)
PPIs change how much stomach acid you are making, and thus change the way your food is being digested, which can definitely lead to gas.
Posted 1/5/2015 11:33 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Kazbern,

I have been off the ppi's now for 4 weeks and have not had any acid rebound, I also had some gas issues before my fundoplication - I am wondering whether it's now a lack of acid?

Many thanks

Pink
Posted 1/7/2015 4:16 PM (GMT 0)
Gas in the stomach (from H. pylori infection) would cause bloating in the upper middle abdomen and excessive burping.

Gas in the intestine, for example, due to fructose or lactose malabsorption, or parasites, would cause bloating in the lower abdomen and excessive wind. You may want to try a low-FODMAP diet (low in fructose, lactose and polyols).
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