For me aniexty meds are just as good as PPIs, they stop the stomach from producing acids.

rosebrook: Yes, Iberogast is very famous here in Germany. I take it too sometimes, but it's quite expensive and the insurance doens't pay for it. Anyway it's really good and just natural.

My acupuncture needles go also in my feed, my hands and my face. So all the points my stomach and my mind is connected to in the Chinese Medicine.

@soretum my belly is a bit sensitive , not painful but just strange. Maybe possible nerves? Not sure....

@hakkiri how long before you felt lessening of the pain on your diet?

I don't quite understand this yet. I woke up today in a panic and just about lost it. I am quite stressed with this thing. I just need to believe

Herm, I get Iberogast on amazon. I think it's like 30.00 a bottle. I only use10 drops instead of the 30 recommend, and I use warm water. It really helps with the digestion of my foods. And helps the bowels move too. I read people who take Domperidone which I do, should take the Iberogast too.
You were right about staying involved and busy, I try to visit my neighbors or talk on the phone it moves the time, and I'm always looking for a walking partner.
My needles got into my legs, wrist, head, nose and stomach. I love the feeling after, very relaxing,and a heating lamp on my stomach to heat up the needles.

I also take Iberogast when the IBS plays up. My acupucnturist checks the pulses of my organs and places the needles accordingly. They have been in my feet, hands, legs, tummy, back and head. It helps support my system really well.

Soretum, how long have you been going to accupuncture. I go twice a week. She's also a chiropractor, so she'll do adjustments too.
Iberogast works great for my mobility, moving the food out of the stomach and into intestines, great BM.relieving indigestion.

Hi Tummy2,

I did try eating smaller meals more often in the beginning. I don't know if that made a difference - anything and everything would flare me up, even greek yogurt... I stuck to bland foods and tried not to overeat - not hard when you're in so much pain. It took about a couple of months for each of my flares to subside, and I did notice that it responded immediately to the PPI ( it doesn't for many people)

yes, i remember having the tenderness to the touch.

Right now I'm coasting along.. I've had considerably more good days than bad days in October and November, but not out of the woods by any means. It's very easy to make little mistakes that will set me back again. Like herm said, I want to shoot for 85-90%. I don't care if I ever have spicy food back, I just want my life to be almost normal again.

@Hakkiri - what anxiety meds are you on? My doc suggested ampitriline (sp?). I want to stop the PPI early next year, as early as possible actually... The anti-anxiety meds might be something I'd consider trying.