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Posted 2/16/2015 2:51 PM (GMT 0)
Days/weeks/months with symptoms, then without?

My Dr. has told me that is common for many (at least among the NERD and maybe PPI-refractory crowds).

The past 4-5 months I had good periods mixed with short periods of bad symptoms (such as the last three nights).
Posted 2/19/2015 3:44 PM (GMT 0)
Yes. I do not understand it. Some weeks I have no GERD or IBS symptoms, another week I could have GERD symptoms out of no where. Yet another week I could have no GERD symptoms but some IBS symptoms. It changes all the time and it is very frustrating. There sometimes is no rhyme or reason to it. Sometimes it is hormonal or stress. Other times it just changes. I have accepted that it does not make sense and just try and cope.
Posted 2/19/2015 5:05 PM (GMT 0)
I have a goodish day and then bad days. I wished I would get relief for longer periods but unfortunately I dont.

I too suffer with ibs ericapeace2000 which I found was definitely related to hormones. I have been diagnosed with endonetriosis and since taking hormone treatment to manage it my ibs and bowel symptoms have improved at least 70%. Not sure if that is if any relevance to you but just thought I would mention .
Posted 2/19/2015 5:31 PM (GMT 0)
I think I get waves more than cycles!

It's hugely variable, a good run can last months, a week or a day. A flare up can last a couple of hours, a couple of days or a couple of months!

I try to do mindfulness approach these days and just try not to overthink it!

MMM
Posted 2/20/2015 2:33 PM (GMT 0)
I know what you mean. You'll be feeling fine and then ZAP! GERD, IBS, Post nasal drip, etc. And you've done nothing different in your lifestyle to cause it. I It's worse in the morning for me. It gets a little better as the day goes on. Not certain why that is. If anyone knows, please enlighten me!!! This stuff makes me crazy!
Posted 2/26/2015 5:47 PM (GMT 0)
I have been on birth control for several years and I have never had any OBGYN "issues" so I am not sure if hormones play a role all the time. I think the week before I am supposed to get my monthly friend, things are a little worse for me. It all makes me nuts. I try and do my best day by day. My IBS pain and reflux tend to be worse from 1pm-5pm. I have no idea why, the only thing I can think of is something to do with the digestive process. I have increased my water intake which has helped (alkaline water). I don't think I can restrict my diet anymore than I already do, I already avoid wheat, lactose, LOWFODMAPS and GERD triggers. I sleep on a wedge, don't eat 3 hours before bed, chew gum, drink alkaline water, take magnesium B12, D, probiotic, and Cacium...I am working on maybe chewing my food more. Other than that, I can't think of anything else. Some days I am fine other days not. It all annoys me. The other day someone at work brought in donuts. I wanted one so bad. Luckily I do get treats that my dad bakes for me that I can eat, but sometimes I just really want something I can not have.
Posted 2/27/2015 5:39 PM (GMT 0)
I haven't had a break from my GERD for well over a year. I can't remember the last time I felt 100% normal all day. I recently checked my online food diary and was shocked that every single day I had a reaction of some kind even though my diet has been strict.
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