help some advice

[jojokdz]

I have suffered with Acid reflux/IBS for many many years.  Its a everyday thing with me sometimes.  But this past week, I have had cramps(period type cramps) but I am 60!!!  And also pain up in my esphagus area and across upper stomach..  I am worried as to what this is?  Have had awful heartburn and gas but not like this.

[selmaS]

  I have a RX of magnesium so u really can not go by what I take...u need ur Dr to do a blood lab to see what it is u need.

I was very low on vitamin D and in taking the RX of D I got sick and the symptoms were the same as a vit D toxicity ....I found out my magnesium was low...u can not absorb vit D if the magnesium is low....they work hand and hand.
I have many other medical issues so what I take may be due in part to some of them.

No worries....do ask ur Dr about magnesium and what dosage may help with the IBS issues.....and do avoid the foods that will trigger ur symptoms, spicy, greasy, acidic...etc...and try to elevate the head of ur bed to help with the reflux...

[jojokdz]

what kind of magnesium do you take?  I am taking probiotics once a day.. it was working so well for 4 months now.. then bam this flare up... just had a abdominal digital xray done 2 weeks ago, all was good, and bloodwork.. just concerned.. have a gastro dr in a couple of weeks. thanks for the response

[selmaS]

  Hi and welcome to the GERD forum.

IBS and GERD issues are diff to deal with...sounds like u r having a flare up...have u been to ur GI dr recently?

If not get in to see one...and modify ur diet and lifestyle until u do as it can help...ask ur Dr about probiotics and magnesium...I also have IBS and found adding magnesium has helped me quite a bit.

Good luck and do let us know what u find out.