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Bloated, belching, nauseous to the point of not eating

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tealover
tealover

Hello, I really do hope somebody can help me. Female, 59.

I do have gastro / liver anxieties from years ago, various tests done, GP not on erred, stated possibly IBS. But at the beginning of this yearI had strange upper belly discomfort, felt like bra was too tight around chest, discomfort breastbone area. saw GP, diagnosed H Pylori positive after a stool test did the combined treatment, and was started on Omeprazole by GP.

I am overweight, an apple shape, so always had a rounded belly. Hopeless at losing weight - start but have no will power or staying power.

I am now in around my 5th week of feeling very nauseous and being more bloated around the bra strap level below the boobs - to the point this week I have bought vests, couldn't bear to wear a bra. Belching (not unusual) but a lot more frequently, and passing more wind ++. But what has really got me is the nausea. Its been really prolonged, most days. I have felt weird, like my entire belly has been a bit fluttery, particularly when moving. Despite getting rid of bra, I still feel like I have a tight strap around my chest under boobs, strange feeling around that full area. Bowels are fine. Diet hasn't changed, but sometimes the nausea makes me not want to eat so I am skipping meals.. Still taking omeprazole. No pain, although if I press my stomach it feels a tad tender, and it always feels like I have something tight on my upper tummy when I don't.

As I said I am an apple shape so carry some fat high up but at the weekend the bloating was huge - I could see the top of my belly protuding when standing, driving, sitting. Not normal presentation. I was really worried about it but it did disappear the next day, but is back intermittently. I also can feel, like I have a constant awareness of my belly feeling bloated..

The only thing that relates to onset was I was out for lunch with friends beginning November - 2 of us had a prawn open sandwich. I remember asking at the time if the prawns tasted funny to my friend, she said they were fine. The nausea started the next day, but I have had NO vomiting or diarrhoea, I have spoken to her and she has been fine, so I tend to think it is just a coincidence.

So I am convinced I must have stomach cancer - or ovarian, bloating fits with that, I am post menopause, never had a child. I also worry myself silly about things so know I have HA, but have been treated badly by a couple of GPs which puts me off going to see them, but have tried ringing to be told no appointments ring tomorrow, and of course now there won't be anything until after Christmas, or the New year.

I have been awake most of the night, I have woken a few times with the sense I am going to be sick, but I haven't. Last night was the same, woken 2.30 and awake since with this nausea and bloating.

Has anybody had the same? I am hoping it is nothing more than my anxiety but it has never manifested this way before.

Thank you.

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  • tealover
    tealover

    Posted

    can anyone help?

    I am veering towards a flare up of gastritis but it is worsening by the day, spending most of my time in bed as I get more relief.. eating a little soup and a roll each day, drinking booked eater and squash. I normally have a really healthy appetite but can't plan meals because I look at food and feel nauseous again

    the waves of it are more persistent and deeper. I am still belching like made, trumping.

    Is there anything I can get over the counter to stem nausea? (UK) I tried ginger tea....I dislike spice of any kind so am not used to it but have never liked ginger biscuits, but I tried and it was 🤢.

    I can't get GP apps, but wondered if I could see somebody privately? I have never done that before, so not aware of the process....can I just ring and ask to see a GI specialist or does my GP need to refer me??

    thank you for any help you can give me, I feel I have forgotten how to smile because I feel so ghastly and don't see any improvement.

  • louise42267
    louise42267 tealover

    Posted

    Hello,

    I have just seen your post and can relate to everything that is happening to you!

    I have horrible nausea most days and the bloating is just soooo uncomfortable! I get so bloated that it makes me panick. Its usually above my pelvic bone and where you have your discomfort in the breastbone area. I dont throw up with the nausea but it is so intense that i feel like i could throw up.

    I had a CT scan around 6 years ago which didnt show anything.

    I had an endoscopy via my nose that didnt show anything

    I had an endoscopy via my throat and they found mild gastritis and a few polyps which they didnt remove! I was furious because they are usually removed as they can turn into cancer.

    Ive had a failed colonoscopy so they obviously didnt find anything. (It was too painful)

    I am just at my witts end and have thoughts about not being here anymore because i am so fed up of feeling unwell.

    If you do end up getting a diagnosis, please can you let me know?

    I really hope you feel better soon xx

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