I have had IBS-C, non-erosive gastritus & Eosinophilic Esophagitis for several years. It has gotten much worse since I was diagnosed with Fibro. I started having severe stomach pain, indigestion, reflux, gas, nausea, vomiting, etc. So my gastro did several tests & diagnosed me with "non-functional dyspepsia". He said that the fibromyalgia is affecting the nerves & muscles in my stomach. My stomach no longer processes food as it should. I have to eat very small, low residue, bland meals, (like a Gastroparesis diet). He prescribed 90mg Cymbalta in addition to the Carafate, gavascon, protonix, ranitidine & Zofran that I've been taking all along. Even with the meds I will have problems (like now).

I don’t get nauseated or puke but I know if I have anything kind of dairy related or creamy,, I get gas terribly and I get bloated terribly as well. Even a small amount of anything like mayonnaise on a sandwich can set it off and it’s unbelievable how much that small amount affects me. Anything even like Caesar salad or veggie dips can give me gas so bad the next day or few days, that I sometimes can’t control it and it’s very embarrassing yet also very painful if I have to hold it in!

I would check with your internist about digestive problems. My experience was that I was blaming Fibro for the spasms in my neck that I experienced every once in a while. I never thought to discuss the symptoms with my internist but it turned out that I had Acid Reflux which would cause spasms inside my neck and food to be trapped in the esophagus and I rejected. I must have had the symptoms for a very long time but I added it up to Fibro which causes spasms all over. It turns out that Acid Reflux is treated with over the counter medication which was very successful. Now I've learned to look for the symptoms and treat the Acid Reflux quickly and effectively. The AR tended to occur when I was eating grainy things like rice. Who knew. One of the dangers of having Fibro is the mistaken assumption that your Fibro is acting up and whether you actually have the beginnings of a cold. I used to wait until I got symptoms like coughing or breathing difficulties. Now I run to the doctor to avoid a hospital stay when I've let something go untreated for too long. I hope you are well and stay that way for a very long time. :-)

I have IBS constant and have excessive gas, but don’t usually have any trouble with nausea and throwing up. I do once and awhile from my GERD. My stomach has a lot of acid and is usually upset most of the time. I have to be careful about what I eat. Also, sometimes I take a lactase enzyme for IBS symptoms.

Mr family dr knows all about it. Ive seen all kinds if specialists. Ive had testing done with no real results, so the spcialists send me on my way. I have lazy bowel and constipation that is AWFUL. Pain, bleeding, requiring constant bowel meds.... The Gastroentorologist I saw said “you need to get that under control”. No joke. That is what he said to me after waiting months to see him and having a scope that couldnt be completed because I was still full of stool. After taking all the bowel clearing meds and a fleet. I am a registered nurse and I know all the things to do to try to help myself. Doesnt work. And the medical system in my province is so unhelpful I dont know where else to turn.