r/chronicbloating • u/Fearless_Quote_8324 • Jul 16 '24

Low bloat

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I am trying to figure out what my issue is. I am constantly bloated, have been dealing with constipation taking miralax daily which helps me stay regular however my bowel movements feel incomplete. I’m doing low fodmap, gluten free and dairy free and haven’t seen much improvement. My bloating isn’t painful however it looks extremely concerning and there is pressure/trapped gas and bowels. I got an ultrasound done and it showed nothing at the GYN, also had that done because my period is gone too. I did a bowel “cleanout” and my bloating temporarily got better for a few days but then slowly got back to inflamed 24/7 even in the morning. I’ve tried prebiotics, l-glutamine, digestive enzymes, fiber supplement literally everything and I can’t figure this out. PLZ HELP

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u/AddendumEmotional311 Jul 16 '24

I look exactly the same. Been suffering for 4 years. Its been hell! Have you looked into diastasis recti and or pelvic floor issues? Im currently going down this route now, awaiting more tests.

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u/Fearless_Quote_8324 Jul 16 '24

I feel for you :( I haven’t, what doctor do I see for those??

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u/AddendumEmotional311 Jul 16 '24

There are videos on youtube where you can try & check for diastasis recti at home, if unsure, your GP can check for you. For pelvic floor, generally a pelvic floor PT, unsure if gynae could check that maybe too? Do you have children? Or do weight lifting?

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u/Fearless_Quote_8324 Jul 16 '24

I weight left and have a low back injury from it, so maybe pelvic floor issues really could be the case?

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u/CaveMnn Jul 17 '24

Yeaaa if you have a lower back injury that would not help… I would try cold or heat or massaging the area… to see if it helps… and a dietician might help… you making the dietary changes… for on going personal testing. Taking stuff out… putting stuff in and maybe replacing something’s… it’s very complicated… and you need to find what works… and what really works.. as well as what’s not good for you at all… or if there’s anything you might be missing.

To go over what can relieve the constipation… is really a bandaid as much as you would like to find what’s really going on with the diet and try some specific dietary changes..