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Does functional dyspepsia go away? or is it lifelong

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Dietary issues: "functional" dyspepsia, is lifelong for most people, and a thorough analysis of your diet is the thing to do. You may have a gluten allergy, a lactose intolerance, or other dietary issue. You have to find out what it is, and avoid this substance in your diet.

Dr Baker agreed

Answered 4/25/2015

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It depends: Sometimes it goes away, sometimes it evolves into migraine headaches, and sometimes it evolves into IBS. There are many medicines that can help.

Answered 4/25/2015

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A member asked:

I take amitriptyline for functional dyspepsia/IBS, it worked well at 5mg for 3 weeks then it stopped working, went up to 10mg worked for a week then stopped and now same with 15mg. My main symptom is lower abdominal burning. Do I ask my doc to go up?

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A member asked:

Every time I get a flare up of functional dyspepsia, I immediately get a neck ache. Can pain be reffered from the stomach nerves?

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A member asked:

I had belching and bloating. I went for a endoscope which found nothing sinister and it was diagnosed as functional dyspepsia. I recentely have fast heartbeat, and visually apparent weight loss. Should I be concerned, thank you?

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A member asked:

Does functional dyspepsia or IBS cause a dry cough after eating? Or is it more likely to be reflux?

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A member asked:

When I asked to switch to imipramine because amitriptyline is sedating/makes me tired, my doctor has said that hes never had anyone switch to imipramine and it be less sedating. Is this true? I am taking it for a functional dyspepsia?

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