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How Can Abdominal Bloating While Suffering From GERD Be Treated?

Hi. I was diagnosed with GERD and H-Pylori ( i finished 10 days of double antibiotics for that). My doctor put me on Protonix, which has done nothing to ease the flutters I feel in my chest. (It's not my heart. Been to a cardiologist and underwent EVERY test imaginable). I have also been drinking a glass of water with Benefiber in the morning after I take my Protonix. AND, I started taking Culturelle too. I now am so bloated and gassy I look pregnant! I'm thinking this is too much. Should I stop taking the probiotic and just stick with the Benefiber and Protonix for now? Thanks!
Fri, 22 Dec 2017
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If you have treated the course of 10-14 days for treating H-Pylori you should get a confirmatory test to make sure that H-pylori is gone.
As with the bloating, continue taking Benefiber, take more water and exercise. I don't think you need to continue probiotics now.
You can try ginger tea/peppermint tea for gas and bloating. Take small meals and avoid food that causes gas problems like cabbage etc.
Wish you good health :)
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How Can Abdominal Bloating While Suffering From GERD Be Treated?

Hello If you have treated the course of 10-14 days for treating H-Pylori you should get a confirmatory test to make sure that H-pylori is gone. As with the bloating, continue taking Benefiber, take more water and exercise. I don t think you need to continue probiotics now. You can try ginger tea/peppermint tea for gas and bloating. Take small meals and avoid food that causes gas problems like cabbage etc. Wish you good health :) Kindly rate the answer.