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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

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    Has he lost weight
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  • mark6651
    mark6651 Kelly2727

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

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      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.
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  • philippa61759
    philippa61759 Kelly2727

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    Has your doctor suggested IBS?
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    • philippa61759
      philippa61759 Kelly2727

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      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
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    • Kelly2727
      Kelly2727 philippa61759

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      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.

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  • martin_F
    martin_F Kelly2727

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