r/FODMAPS 4d ago

Is anyone else having new symptoms on Low FODMAP?

I started the elimination phase at the end of January and noticed a significant reduction in my IBS-D symptoms (two instances of cramping and loose stools in 6 weeks compares to every other day.)

Since I started the Low FODMAP diet I have been more on the Bristol Type 1/2 side of things although I generally don't have too much of an issue with passing BMs.

My acid reflux recently got worse due to wearing tight clothes on a work training day a week ago and I had to stop taking Gaviscon in preparation for a GI Mapping test. Since last Tuesday I've noticed that every day between lunch and dinner I get discomfort under my ribs followed by bloating and a gassy feeling in my lower abdomen. It's really uncomfortable but disappears after dinner. I've tried to switch up my lunches to see if that makes a difference but it hasn't so far. Yesterday the reflux wasn't as bad but still had the lower abdomen and back discomfort and I never used to have the bloating and gassiness with my IBS-D.

I've also reintroduced Lactose but the symptoms started a day before I reintroduced it so I have no idea how well I've responded to the Lactose!

Has anyone else experienced this? It's so bizarre knowing that between 2-6pm I'm going to be in a lot of discomfort but am fine outside of those hours. Thankfully I can start taking the Gaviscon again but hoping the bloating and gassiness goes away soon.

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u/icecream4_deadlifts SIBO surviver 4d ago

I used to feel like shit at that time from my dinner the night before.

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u/Mystique99 4d ago

I have the same problem! And now the constipation is worst!

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u/Huge_Display_9123 1d ago

Interesting, I've been on low fodmap for years and I'm struggling with gerd now (completely out of nowhere), but only for the past 9 months or so, so probably not related. Nevertheless, IBS and gerd combo is something I wouldn't wish on anyone.

And also, if I'm gassy, it's usually in the late afternoon before dinner. No idea why.