Question: I have been having digestive problems for about 10 months now. I was diagnosed with IBS and NERD (non-erosive GERD) based on my symptoms. Intermittent loose stools and burning in solar plexis. The burning feeling is relieved by burping but I still get this pain on the right side and around my side a little bit. It is worse if I eat spicy food, or tomatoes, and possibly coffee. The pain is usually mild, but often appears for days or weeks. Sometimes yellowish stools, usually normal color, but very unformed.



I have had a full colonoscopy- all clear and good.



endoscopy- the doctor said my esophagus looked "perfect"



abdominal CT with contrast (also perfect)



blood test- all good, including liver and thyroid.



stool test for blood, c dif, parasite. all good.



But because of the persistent nature of my diagnosed functional issues, I worry a little about pancreas or gallbladder issues. My doctor (gastro specialist) assures me that this is impossible given my tests. But I never received a HIDA scan or ultrasound.



The pain is a burning pain. sometimes radiates around to my side- almost underarm.



The doctor gave me PPIs, but they gave me diarreah as well. I have some older PPIs ... about 6 months old, should I take them even though they gave me diarrea?

Hello Doc,

thanks for your reply.

Actually, I don't have the PPI's nearby, but she prescribed 2 different ones. The first gave me loose stools. So she then prescribed another. The 2nd one also gave me loose stools. So she said I'd just have to modify my diet. But I still get loose stools fairly often even if i don't take PPIs. But they were worse when I was on PPI. And they got better as soon as I stopped.

Can I expect to cure these problems any time soon?