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Please read! Extreme, extreme bloating and pain

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Kelly2727
Kelly2727

My husband has had extreme bloating and pain for about 4 months. He looks like he's pregnant. He's had every test I can think of including an endoscopy and colonoscopy. His celiac test came back negative but he still tried the gluten free diet for a month. He's also tried the Fodmap diet along with many prescription meds. Nothing is relieving the bloating or pain. The pain areas vary. He's extremely uncomfortable and frustrated. Anyone have any suggestions at all?

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  • Shelly54
    Shelly54 Kelly2727

    Posted

    Has he lost weight
    • Shelly54
      Shelly54 Kelly2727

      Posted

      Ok I was thinking maybe he had sibo but if he gained weight he doesn't has he given up up caffeine

    • Kelly2727
      Kelly2727 Shelly54

      Posted

      He only drinks one - two cups of coffee in the morning.  Otherwise, he gave up ALL soda.  He drinks sweet tea and water throughout the day.  
  • mark6651
    mark6651 Kelly2727

    Posted

    Did he cut dairy items from his diet?
    • Kelly2727
      Kelly2727 mark6651

      Posted

      Yes, he cut dairy out totally.  He thinks that aggravates his IBS.  He does not eat or drink anything dairy and that has only helped with the diarrhea - not with the major bloating and pain.  Thanks for responding.
  • philippa61759
    philippa61759 Kelly2727

    Posted

    Has your doctor suggested IBS?
    • Kelly2727
      Kelly2727 philippa61759

      Posted

      I'm sorry.  We know it is IBS.  I guess I jumped on this forum and expected everyone to read my mind.  My apologies. He's had IBS for about 7 years.

    • philippa61759
      philippa61759 Kelly2727

      Posted

      In that case, maybe he is having a prolonged IBS flare up.  Sometimes. medications that worked before, stop working.  Has he tried Buscopan, peppermint oil capsules, probiotics? Nurofen is also good for the pain so long as he is not sensitive to it.  I take Buscopan and Nurofen if my IBS gets bad
    • Kelly2727
      Kelly2727 philippa61759

      Posted

      Thanks.  Do they help with extreme bloating????  

      We've tried the probiotics for about 3 months and nothing helped.  But, he could possibly try one of those new medications you mentioned.  Thank you.

    • philippa61759
      philippa61759 Kelly2727

      Posted

      I don't know about bloating because I don't get that symptom.  Maybe he has a food intolerance that has not yet come to light.  

  • martin_F
    martin_F Kelly2727

    Posted

    Can I enquire after having the colonoscopy did they mention a redundant colon?, can could the colonoscopy be completed?.
    • Kelly2727
      Kelly2727 martin_F

      Posted

      The doctor did not mention that.  They only found GERD with the endoscopy and yes the colonoscopy was completed.  
  • martin_F
    martin_F Kelly2727

    Posted

    He could try Turmeric capsules you can also get Turmeric 95% curcumin, I take it for Rheumatoid arthritis and IBS it's said to to be a great anti inflammatory, seems to have a good affect for me.

    • Kelly2727
      Kelly2727 martin_F

      Posted

      This IS the type I take. I heard one should stop tumeric 2 weeks before a surgery. He gets shoulder surgery on Sept 6th. Maybe we'll try the peppermint oil capsules til after the surgery. I gotta make him try it somehow.

    • martin_F
      martin_F Kelly2727

      Posted

      Yes, I think Turmeric can thin the blood or interfer with clotting I've read, but I don't no if the this proven out side test tube conditions or in the body, best to side on caution maybe.

    • Kelly2727
      Kelly2727 martin_F

      Posted

      Yes, that's what I read.  We picked up some peppermint oil capsules with ginger in them.  Something to try until after the surgery smile 

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