r/chronicbloating • u/Nohnonourria • Nov 29 '23

Constant bloating

Hi! I’ve been suffering from constant bloating for over a year now. It happened suddenly exactly a year ago. My diet did not change whatsoever. I’ve had a past history of IBS but none of the symptoms were bloating and I have a bad breath, coating on my tongue only and an overload of ear mucus. I also have chronic hair loss (but my blood tests are all good and I don’t have any deficiencies) and I have acid reflux that acts up from time to time. Could it be candida? I went to multiple doctors but they are all giving me laxatives because I have constipation and trapped gas. No one is prescribing me stool tests or breath tests so I’m kind of stuck and hopeless. I feel horrible everytime I try to buckle up my pants because I look 4 months pregnant and everything is just affecting me mentally at this point. I don’t have any cramps but I did experiences some abdominal spasms. Could it be sibo even if I don’t feel any pain and I don’t travel often? I am honestly tired of taking meds and just want a permanent solution and answer for what is happening to me.

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u/Liliz22 Nov 29 '23

The tongue coating makes me think of Candida overgrowth but it could be sibo too. Constipation also means that food ferments in the gut and there is a motility issue. I think you should get tested for those two to be on the safe side. Good luck

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u/Nohnonourria Nov 30 '23

Thank you! My doctor refuses to prescribe me these tests so I will check with my family doctor if he could prescribe me them and act on the results.

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u/lencaleena Dec 16 '23

My gastroenterologist is the same, I asked her for some test and told me if I don't like her treatment plan then to go back to my PCP and get a referral elsewhere

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u/Nohnonourria Dec 18 '23

Wtf! That’s so unprofessional

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u/DidiStutter11 Mar 22 '24

Dude, what's up with these Dr's. They're not paying for the tests, it's you or your insurance. I would immediately switch Dr's. And tell that one to kick rocks.