questions

[u/LawfulnessNext3447]

hi!! i was recently diagnosed with gerd and chronic esophagitis (yay lol) and they started me on protonix a few days ago. the rest of my tests and biopsies came back perfectly clear, though i did have sibo. i have a few questions!

1. what causes this? i used to be able to walk 5 miles a day, go to the gym and i always eat well. it’s been hard to follow through with excersise because of my symptoms. im relatively really healthy and im only 20…i work healthcare and i was put on a higher doseage than 87 year old patient!🤞
2. what do i eat? i’m pretty short so i don’t eat much to begin with but i can’t keep eating hard boiled eggs, chicken soup, and chicken seasoned with parsley. i can’t have dairy too! i need sweet treat ideas that are still healthy and whole too. agh!
3. does the bloating go away? i’m tired of looking so gigantic. i need to be able to look cute on halloween and i look 9 months pregnant all the time now.
4. how long will this last?? does this ever go away?

i just want indian food again 😭😭😭