6 Years of Chronic Gas and Bloating
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For the past 6 years I've had the most TERRIBLE trapped gas and bloating every day. I'm bloated no matter what I eat or what medication I take. I think the problem is I rarely pass gas. I might fart once a day if I'm lucky!
When I press on my stomach it feels hard and I can feel big "bubbles" of air inside of me. I've taken all the gas-x, charcoal, ginger tea and simenthicone a girl can find and it doesn't provide any real relief. I've even had an abdominal ultrasound and the nurse said she couldn't see my organs from too much air in my abdomen...
It may seem like a small problem but the pressure and pain causes so many problems in my life. The constant pressure from the gas causes my heart to race and skip beats which is a whole other issue on its own.
After many tests my doctor cannot find a cause and just labeled it as irritable bowel. But I don't have any other ibs symptoms, only the bloating! And even when I ate the special FODMAP diet it didn't make a difference at all.
Someone please give me any remedies you know of for this problem. Or any possible disorders you know of that could cause gas and bloating for years and years on end. I don't want to deal with this forever.
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moon53540 jasmine81288
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have you tried giving up dairy?
jasmine81288 moon53540
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Yes I don't eat any dairy. Always use substitutes like almond milk
moon53540 jasmine81288
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have you tried giving up gluten?
jasmine81288 moon53540
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I was on a no gluten diet for a month. Also been tested for celiac and it was negative
moon53540 jasmine81288
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how about giving up sugar, alcohol or fizzy drinks? Natural remedies like peppermint tea or peppermint oil capsules are supposed to help also apple cider vinegar. If you are in the UK deflatine tablets are pretty good.
CTh jasmine81288
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Have you tried probiotics?
jasmine81288 CTh
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Yes 😕
CTh jasmine81288
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have you had your stool tested?
have you tried enzymes?
jasmine81288 CTh
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I take papaya enzymes with every meal. But no stool test
mary19068 jasmine81288
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Hi jasmine81288
Have you tried "Windeze" you can get it from the pharmacy at local well known supermarkets or chemists. It may help you to pass the accumulating air in your abdomen....
jasmine81288 mary19068
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No, I'll have a look for it next time. Thanks!
mary19068 jasmine81288
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!Hi jasmine81288
Sending you some info in "Wind-eze"
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mary19068 jasmine81288
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pippa58442 jasmine81288
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I was also told that some of my organs could not be seen because of bowel gas and the fact that my bowel was in the way. I was told eventually I had IBS because I had typical IBS symptoms. Have you tried a gluten free diet to see if you are gluten sensitive? Gluten sensitivity can cause bloating. Also try avoiding gassy vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage and brussels sprouts and avoid fizzy drinks.
lester19220 jasmine81288
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You have tried just about everything over the past 6 years with no results but you did not state that you have consulted a certified dietitian or nutritionist who could put you on the right track with a proper daily menu. It is highly recommended.