HelloI I am so sorry to hear about your non stop series of illnesses. Keep in mind that I am a mom and not a doctor. Kids with reflux often have a temporary worsening of their reflux following an illness, especially a stomach illness. The symptoms may also worsen after antibiotic treatment when all of the good bacteria in the gut is killed off by the medication that is trying to fight off an infection. If that is the case, time, careful eating and some medication may return your stomach to status quo.   It usually takes about 2 weeks to know if acid reduction medication is working. I hope the doctor will rule out another cause for the symptoms such as infection in the gi tract. Sometimes when you immune system is down and out, another germ comes along and takes hold.   Certainly your concerns about eating and anticipation of pain/discomfort set up a difficult situation for digestion. Your stomach needs a calm brain to digest properly. See if you can keep to a diet of easy to digest foods and comfort foods (avoid fat, fried food, acidic food such as tomato). Avoid eating on the run and allow your stomach time to digest after a meal, including having access to a bathroom.   If the family doctor has run out of ideas, it might be a good idea to see a gi specialist.   Good luck! Jan Gambino The Reflux Mom