I need some advice....

Shannon_B

Shannon_B

Cathlete
Hey guys! I have a problem/question! I hope someone out there can answer it for me or give me some helpful advice!

Why is it that whenever I eat the slightest thing, and I mean slightest, like an apple, or some grapes, or even 5 baked chips, my stomach just balloons up? Like the octo-mom! Ok not that big, but it just bloats with the smallest amount of food. Is there something wrong with me? haha...
 
That used to happen to me but it was everything I ate only certain things. I finally asked my doctor about it and he said it was Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and put me on a medication I have to take every day. I've been so much better since.
 
Really? I always joke about that...maybe I jinxed myself! haha. Thanks for your input! I'm going to look into that right now. What is the medication that you're on?
 
i was looking up IBS and there a ton of other symptoms that follow with that so not sure what other issues you are having besides the bloating. i thought for a minute that is why i have such issues at mealtime but i just float and feel totally full even if i eat a little but none of the other symptoms that follow along with IBS so don't be scared yet LOL but if you think get your dr. opinion

here is the link for IBS i read http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/ibs_ez/index.htm

and a general link for stomach bloating. which may be more me, at lunch i eat to fast b/c i don't get alot of time and i just eat to much at dinnertime LOL.

http://www.dietary-foods.com/html/bloating.html

kassia
 
Have a look into digestive enzymes - they can help with bloating and there are different enzymes for different kinds of nutrients. The bloating is quite prevalent amongst vegetarians.
 
I read the info. on IBS and yeah, I dont really have any of those other symptoms either! I was trying that Activia yogurt, and although its tasty (I like hte Vanilla one the best) it really didn't do anything. Have any of you tried it?
 
DH has the same thing, he looks preggers after he eats. (he's not!!!!) Otherwise he has a flat belly. His issue started in Jan/Feb when he had the stomach flu and this is what is left. Dr isn't sure whats up. They did an ultrasound on his abdomen (not preggers!!!) and nothing conclusive. He has to go see a gastroenterologist. He eats yogurt on a daily basis, so I'm sure he has enough good tummy bugs. Not sure what the issue is.

Nan
 
Come to think of it, this all started for me when I also had the stomach flu back in December! I was sick for three days and this is the result. I had it occasionally before that, but now it's at its peak! Let us know what the gastroenterologist says! I'd love to know! Everyone thinks I'm crazy but hey, you can't hide looking like you're pregnant. haha
 
Wow, this is interesting! I have the same issue and I had a bad flu bug this year too! I wan't sure what to do about it and now I'm interested in what you guys find out! Please keep us posted!
 
I dont know if this is TMI, but tonight I ate dinner, and my stomach became so bloated that it looked square, and it hurt! I couldnt stand up straight! It feels better now that the food has gone down, but what the heck?

I'm surprised at you guys too! Who are having the same problem! It's nice to know I'm not alone, but on the other hand I hope you all find a way to get rid of it!
 
I have a stomach condition called Gastro Paresis. Basically my stomach is unaware that there is food in it. I take medicine a half hour before I eat anything to cause my stomach to contract. If I don't take it the food will just sit there and my belly gets distended. The more I eat the bigger it gets. and the pain! OMG!!!!
 
i had that stomach bug too!!! ugh it was the worse i couldn't even keep water down!!! can you imagine i probably felt worse b/c i couldn't stay hydrated rather then being actually sick sick.

i have never notice the stomach bloating thing before. this has been recent that i have been keeping an eye on it trying to adjust my food intake etc. i wonder if we are all going through this b/c of the bug. after i ate at work one day somebody did make fun of my belly. well fun isn't the word she was downright nasty(i look terrible for somebody who supposedly workouts). that is when i notice it was a problem. i have a little loose skin on the lower belly too so that doesn't help things LOL

anyway i hope we all figure this out LOL.

kassia
 
I wake with a flat belly but as soon as I drink my cup of cran/water with flax and my protein powder/water (pretty much really 8 oz each) I pop out a few inches.

Stays that way all day.

Crazy ! :eek::confused:
 
Sunshine1528 said:
I wake with a flat belly but as soon as I drink my cup of cran/water with flax and my protein powder/water (pretty much really 8 oz each) I pop out a few inches.

Stays that way all day.

Crazy ! :eek::confused:
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I know, what's up with that??:p My body looks, and feels, great as soon as I wake up!
 
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