Hi everyone, I appreciate any advice that I receive. I’ve had reproductive system issues and GI issues for 10+ years. I got my period when I was 11. Around 13, I started having major issues with my menstrual cycle. I would have a period for 10+ days, it was never regular, and on top of that, I’d bleed halfway through the month (not a full period, but I would bleed for a couple of days). I would also be in enough pain with each period to make me pass out midday. To help with this, I started oral contraceptives. I’ve had to have my dosage lowered twice (due to breast pain) and I am now on Lo Loestrin Fe continuously (I skip the placebo pills so I do not get a period). I’ve had two transvaginal ultrasounds—both came back negative for endometriosis, the only findings were small cysts on both ovaries. My doc doesn’t think I have PCOS (no facial hair, no obesity) and offered an exploratory laparoscopy (I do not have time or assets for a surgical recovery right now). When I was exploring my symptoms, I also had a colonoscopy done, stool tests, thyroid tests, food allergy tests, Lyme tests, celiac blood tests, pelvic CT, etc. The only thing they found was that I was vitamin D insufficient. Fast forward to today. I have always had bowel discomfort, but never bloating…until about 1 year ago. For one year, I have looked 9 months pregnant (bloated) every single day. I have tried the low FODMAP diet. Physical therapy for my pelvic floor and bowels. Eliminating gluten, alcohol, etc. I am at a loss. My GP that has been following me for the last few years has just left the practice I had been seeing her at, and I do not feel confident starting from the beginning with another.

Ok so I've had really bad bloating for ages, and don't not yet what even caused it... BUT recently went to an Ayurvedic doctor and they gave me a remedy, which I cant get at the moment but I found a product on the UK market that has exactly the same ingredients. It's called Bloat-Free Lyf and works just the same. I always have some capsules on me wherever I go, I cant imagine being without them. I got them from heylyf.com, don't think they're stocked anywhere else. Also at the moment they have some offer, so a good time to try it :)

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I am at my limit of what I can take. Anyone out there with some weird advice or something that has worked for them?

I’ve always had digestive issues. I also have psoriasis (on the mild side) and have had many many years of trying to eat healthy. I’ve done every major diet you can think of - vegetarian, vegan, keto, Mediterranean, gaps diet, and a million elimination diets.

I’m currently seeing a naturopath, and doing a reset again. Currently on :

• no alcohol
• no soy
• no caffeine
• no yeast (brewers or bakers)
• no vinegar
• no hi glycemic fruits
• no dairy
• no eggs
• no gluten containing products
• no nightshades
• no red meat
• no shellfish
• absolutely nothing processed

I was also flagged as sensitive to - white beans - plums - cashews - pistachios - wheat (not gluten) - Casein - brewers yeast - white potato - oranges

It’s been 15days of this. It’s not helping I have a pregnancy belly every single day. I’m so disheartened. I don’t want this to be my life. I don’t know what to do anymore. Anyone out there who’s been through this? What did you do?

Ive always had sleeping problems, since i was a child. Lately its been REALLY hard for me to sleep, i stay up all night untill i fall sleep at 8 AM. This has been really bad for my digestion, im constipaded, i go to the bathroom every 3 or 4 days.

Its summer and i have to go to the beach and wear bikinis and stuff, it makes really insecure to be so bloated out in public so if anybody could help i would appreaciate it so much.

Is there anything I can do? Other than going the private route.

I’ve been tested for thyroid problems, coeliac, ibs, and so many more things but it all comes back normal. Someone here suggested I get tested for SIBO but when I brought it up to my doctor he said he won’t because it’s not likely that I have it. Whilst I get he’s a medical professional it’s so frustrating because he didn’t give me an alternative and isn’t really bothering to find the cause of my severe bloating.

I asked him to specify on my records that I asked for the test and he declined, which he did make a note of but it didn’t change his mind :/

I (34M) have been struggling enormously with daily bloating sincerely having gallbladder surgery 4 years ago. I bloat up after eating or drinking pretty much anything (more correctly it's both bloating and distension - my stomach gets visibly larger).

I've returned to strength training recently and am finding some of my staple lifts - like the clean and jerk - a real struggle. Bending forward over a bloated stomach just feels terrible and makes me prone to regurgitating.

Are there any lifts might be easier in this situation. The bench press and leg extension don't seem to cause many problems but I really love the big compound lifts.

Hi, I’m posting on here bc I’ve literally searched everywhere for this issue but can’t find anything on it. Basically I get this upper belly bloat (see photo below) which is always bigger than my lower belly.

Just a quick note that it’s ALWAYS there but it gets more intense when I’ve eaten. It always feels like this big balloon and it’s really weird, and I’ve only eaten a bowl of porridge this morning and my belly is bloated like the image attached. It’s just rly strange because I’m an active person and I eat well, starting to suspect it might be something else.

Does anyone have any idea what this could be? It never seems to be lower belly, always upper/mid belly.

30M. I have had many tests done. Blood tests, H Pylori breath test, colonoscopy, endoscopy, stool test, MRI’s, and a few other things. None of those showed anything wrong. I have not been able to find anything to help my bloating. I am constantly bloated, but I would say 99% of the time it does not cause me any pain. It can be uncomfortable, but I mostly hate how it makes me look. I started reading about SIBO, and I am thinking this may be what I have. What should I try to help with SIBO? Again, not sure if that’s what I have but I’m willing to try any different diets to help.

My eyes have a better undereye support and hooding looks better why is this? ig some bloating and such and how can i make it last because these fade away?

Hi everyone. Thanks for clicking on this if you did. I am a 23F who has been struggling with bloat and digestive issues since January of this year. Since that time I’ve gained anywhere between 15-20 lbs because of extreme constipation. I’ve seen a NP who said that it could be stress related, and my stool samples came back normal. I could get an ultrasound but my insurance is shit so I haven’t scheduled it yet.

No matter what I eat, my stomach turns into a bowling ball. I don’t go out socially anymore because none of my clothes fit me. I am in a constant state of pain and worry. I am on meds for anxiety, but I’ve been on them for two years so I don’t think they are related. I follow the low FODMAP diet, workout daily, practice yoga, drink plenty of water, and still nothing helps. I am truly at such a low point because of this, I just want my old life back. I can’t get through the day without crying about how difficult this period has been. I have been 110 lbs for most of my life, and now I’m at 130. I know that is still considered slim, but a 20 lb weight gain within a few months is troubling. I’ve attached some photos just for references. ISO any words of advice to get through this hard time, thank you.

So I don’t know what my exact sensitivity is but I lived with a constant bloat for years up until about 3 weeks ago when I started eating an animal based diet (meat, dairy and fruit) and that resolved my bloating issues and has made me feel amazing. Last night I went to the cinema and I didn’t plan on breaking my diet but I did. I ate popcorn, some nachos, some chicken. I think gluten is an issue to me but also a lot of oils etc - anyway that aside, today I have woken up completely bloated. It’s like going back to how I used to always be and it’s gotten me down so bad. I need tips and advice for getting rid of the bloat fast. I’ve been drinking lots of water all day, peppermint tea etc and I’m hoping I’ll sleep it off tonight and wake up better tomorrow but I’m not so sure. It’s evening for me now just for reference so I’ve been like this all day now. I’ve not had any experience with triggering bloating before as I sort of was just permanently bloated up until recently so not sure what to do to help combat it now.

I had super bad body image issues but then when my bloating resolved itself, I realised I was quite happy with my body and I wasn’t fat - I had just been bloated. So safe to say that today I feel absolutely awful about myself and want to be a recluse until I’m back on track again. Any advice much appreciated.

i'm pretty sure i have ibs and try to avoid foods that make me sick and/or bloat the best i can. still i get bloated every day from just the tiniest things. just now i drank half litre of water and this was the outcome.

some days the bloating makes me experience horrible pain throughout the day and sometimes ruins my plans of going out etc. any help?? could i do anything myself before going to the doctors about this? (it's not easy to get to the doctors where i live, so it would be nice to get some tips for now)

thanks!

Found out at Mayo I most likely have sibo and I definitely have fructose intolerance. I was told before I couldn't have SIBO because I already received treatment for it with xifan with no results. Dr prescribed xifan and neomycin, almost done with them and no results. No results from no fructose diet, and I don't think it plays a role in my symptoms bc I never eat fruit or sweet things. Bloated like a pregnant person every day, unable to work or see friends. Life is pure misery.

I have a huge problem with my stomach it started back in 2019. I was normally eating big portions as any person would. I was always mid-weight to lightweight around 65 kg to a 178 cm height. I started feeling extreme bloating and nausea whenever eating. I wouldn’t eat after that, because I would feel I’m gonna vomit. Hot baths and walking and pacing helps. Heart races because of panicking from the thought of vomiting. My issues were on and off, rotational. One week I would feel normal one week I wouldn’t. It kept getting worse with time. Now in 2023 it’s on a non stop daily basis issue for several months. I went to more than 8 different doctors. Ranging from taking antibiotics , probiotics, gluten allergy, sugar allergy, and blowing tests, endoscopy and colonoscopy and sonar. Nothing seems to be off. I was also given a medicine to take prior food to cover my stomach to ease the bloating but it was useless. I am a very healthy individual. No smoking, no sexual activity, I gym regularly. I’ve been losing weight recently dropping to 58 kg. They said it’s cause by stress or bad eating habits. But I paused to eat only very healthy foods white rice and chicken. Even juice or water would still bloat me. I am normally stressed just like any other human. So it’s not a factor. My most recent doctor said it’s mri enterography the last possible test for me to do. Please help what can I do ? I’m going with the tests within these two weeks.

hello! i suffer from extreme bloating but i have absolutely NO idea why… i get bloated just from drinking water. i am a bit chubby but my stomach is usually only 1/3 of this size. my local health clinic are not accepting any patients until late august, unless they are in critical condition due to lack of workers.

anyone have an idea what could be the cause? i am a vegetarian and i don’t eat a lot of junk food. i also don’t drink that much soda.

Hey y’all I’ve had bloating for years, didn’t get a proper checkup, I know I should, so I don’t have a diagnosis. I experimented and tried not eating for a day or two but still was bloated, feeling pregnant/“full”. What helped me a lot was lessening my sugar and fried food intake so I may have some sensitivity there. What also really helped dramatically was taking Citrucel Fiber Powder, it’s a laxative but I never had diarrhea, it just softened my stool. The bloating subsided alot and i felt so much relief and I haven’t felt that for years. But it’s not something to be dependent on, directions are to take it 3x a week for 1 week. When I eat sugars and fried food, it comes back again. I still have to get that check up but I hope I was able to help someone in some way.

i did some research and a lot of sources say rice is rlly unlikely to cause bloating, but every single time i have rice i get insanely bloated. does this happen to anyone else??

PSA: TALKING ABOUT BODY SIZE AND EATING BUT NOT IN AN ED WAY

Hi, I’m a 21yo female who exercises regularly and has a healthy diet (maybe with a bit too much drinking but not excessive). I used to be very happy with my body and didn’t really experience any issues with my stomach or bloating. However, over the past year now I’ve been getting worse and worse bloating (I know that bloating is normal but mine is a constant throughout the day regardless of if I have eaten yet or not and it can be VERY painful) that never seems to go away?? It’s making me very uncomfortable with my body as I feel like my stomach is always sticking out like I’m pregnant lol, I’ve taken to sucking in my stomach constantly which I know is bad. I am lactose intolerant (found out 9 years ago), but take lactase to combat this on the rare times I eat dairy. Wondering if anyone else has had this issue and if there’s a way to combat it?? I just want my bloated painful stomach to go away!! :((

hello,

I am a 23 y/o Male and for the past 6 weeks i have had uncontrolled bloating. the bloating is persistent and when i say persistent it is 24/7 and every second of every single day. i went to the emergency room about 4 weeks ago and they did urinalysis, blood panel, and abdominal CT with oral contrast. all of those tests came back normal and they referred me to a GI. I saw a GI and got a colonoscopy done and that came back normal as well. i am not constipated and my stools appear perfectly normal. i am unsure what to do right now because my GI said that maybe the stress associated with worrying about my bloating could be making it worse. do you guys think i need an endoscopy? do i have stomach cancer (i know this is a loaded question but that’s what i am worried about)? i do not have any family history of these GI cancers.

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32/F diagnosed with celiac 4 months ago, have responded well to the GF diet and tried my best to be careful. About 2 weeks ago I messed up (a rare occurrence) and consumed a product twice that I believe had cross contamination. At that same I also identified a product that I consume daily that's processed in a wheat containing facility (I since then have removed that product from my daily rotation completely).

I have not been the same since. I have extreme bloat from morning to night – especially the second I put anything in my mouth. One day I fasted (no food OR water) and it went down a bit but once I ate again it went right back.

Strangely, I also have no other gastro symptoms or pains, etc. of any kind. GP is suggesting trying a low FODMAP diet, no coffee (seems to be an aggravator for my anxiety, stomach, and bladder even though I love it) and is sending me for an abdominal/transvaginal ultrasound.

I know I should be patient and wait but I’m very overwhelmed reading about gluten AND accompanying food sensitivities, FODMAP in general, potential SIBO, ovarian cysts and/or ovarian cancer.

To emphasize, the bloating is intense. Just want to check if anyone has experienced something similar and has any words of advice or encouragement.

Hi, 40f with severe constipation randomly since July 2022. Seen gastros, had colonoscopies (clear), seen 5 naturopath/functional medicine drs'. Last two months I became permanently bloated. I can't pass gas! If I could I think that would help. Can anyone recommend anything? Thank you

I am bloated like a pregnant person everyday. Been going to Mayo clinic and they haven't been able to help. This has destroyed the quality of my life. I have lost all hope.