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Just had gallbladder removed-experiencing severe bile reflux and bloating. eating a low-fat diet already and taking zantac (ranitidine). pepcid=migraines for me.

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Ask your: doctor if he thinks Carafate (sucralfate) might help, because you might be describing alkaline reflux gastritis.

Dr Borncamp agreed

Answered 5/1/2017

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