[header] How to live with both ibs and gerd [title] Know and avoid your trigger foods. [step] Although completely separate conditions, both ibs and gerd come with a set of trigger foods. These may vary from person to person, but it's essential that you're aware of your trigger foods and you avoid them. 
[substeps] If you're not fully sure what foods set off your symptoms, start a food/symptom journal. Write down everything you eat, the symptoms that follow and the severity of the symptoms.