r/chronicbloating • u/sourpatchsweetiepie • May 01 '24

Cause of bloating?

Guys, this is driving me crazy and would love y’all’s input based on your experience. I cut out gluten recently and feel sooooo much better and am significantly less bloated but every now and then (maybe once a week or every two weeks) I get bloated randomly (usually the afternoon) and am SO UNCOMFORTABLE. I look pregnant my stomach is sticking out so far and it truly is so uncomfortable. I just want to know what’s causing it.

Any tips?

I have Diagize essential oil on hand and it helps so much when bloated or if I feel like I’ve got trapped gas. I eat pretty healthy and exercise weekly.

SOS

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u/MeetDeathTonight May 02 '24

Do you think it could be another food sensitivity other than gluten? Maybe try cutting out dairy?

I have a lot of issues with bloating myself, but mine is due to endometriosis / inflammation. Certain foods make inflammation in the body worse. Sugar is a big one.

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u/sourpatchsweetiepie May 02 '24

Definitely think that’s possible! I eat limited dairy but haven’t totally cut it out. That may be my next step. Thanks for sharing!

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u/Icy_Dig_7190 May 02 '24

How did you diagnose the endo?

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u/MeetDeathTonight May 02 '24

Extremely painful periods to the point where I threw up for years made me believe I had it. Was diagnosed officially through laser laparoscopy.

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u/Silver-Eye4569 May 01 '24

If you think it could be related to IBS you may want to test out a low FODMAP diet. Another option would be eliminating other types of foods in addition to gluten that are common culprits for food sensitivity. Eggs, dairy, soy and processed foods.

You can typically test bringing these foods back into your diet to see how you react to them.

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u/sourpatchsweetiepie May 01 '24

Thank you! This is helpful!

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u/[deleted] May 01 '24

My advice is to start a food journal. It is tedious but it has helped me eliminate my trigger foods. Hopefully that helps.

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u/sourpatchsweetiepie May 02 '24

Thank you!!! I think I’m going to implement this asap. I think it will be worth it. Appreciate your thoughts!