Tummy Troubles

CraftyGirl4

I don't really know how to explain it, but I'll do my best and maybe someone here who has had a similar experience can help.

I often have what I refer to as "tummy troubles." It's a pain/discomfort in my stomach, sometimes accompained by chills, that lasts for a couple of hours after I have eaten. Many times I am bloated as well. Sometimes I can only seem to eat a small amount of food before I become full, and if I eat over that amount, I'm in trouble.

I thought perhaps I was becoming lactose intolerant so I stopped drinking milk and replaced it with soymilk. I am still consuming some low/no lactose dairy products as these don't seem to be a problem. But, right now, I am sitting here with my "tummy troubles" as miserable as ever.

Anyone ever experienced anything like this?

katt742

I would definitely see a doctor. I have IBS but that doesn't sound like IBS to me. Could be Celiac's disease? Gallstones? I would call your doc!!

hottamolly00

Do you have GERD?

ladybg81

c a dr

bcattoes

It could be a gluten allergy or intollerance. Do you notice it happening more when you eat foods made with wheat? If so, try going gluten free for a few days and see if it improves.

shalma

Sounds like Celiac. Try stuff that is gluten free for a couple of days.

raychybabe

I have IBS and I sometimes get GERD (really bad heartburn, indigestion, burning sensation in chest/throat, feeling something stuck).

My IBS makes me bloated, stomach cramps (not too dissimilar to period pains but in your tummy), feverishness.

Its not really diagnosed as such, as theres no real cause, so its just a collective term for a bunch of symptoms. I cut out wheat as that made it worse, so worse! So now I dont eat bread, or pizza, or wheat pasta. Its improved a great deal. I also have meberverin tablets to take before meals I think will set me off, and I buy buscopan to help with cramps if they set in.

CraftyGirl4

Do you have GERD?

No, no GERD.

cargotrailer

Acute Pancreatitis will cause pain and bloated feeling after eating.

LemonCitron

I used to get this when I ate too much. REALLY severe stomach pains that would last for hours. You might have a bacterial stomach. But I would go to the doctor just to be sure.

Also, soy milk really isn't very good for us, it messes with your hormones. Might I suggest Almond Milk instead? Blue Diamond Unsweeted Vanilla is 40 Calories a cup!

Best of luck!

bcattoes

I don't want to scare you but feeling bloated and loss of appetite can also be the first noticable signs of ovarian cancer.

http://blogs.webmd.com/heart-disease/2007/12/4-early-signs-of-ovarian-cancer.html

Vkoons3

I have the same problems almost exactly and there are even times when I will wake up in the morning and I feel so full that if I were to eat anything else I would literally be sick. I have been to the doctor numerous times for this and they told me I have IBS but not so sure that is really what it is and I have literally tried everything they have told me to do and nothing seems to help so not really sure wish I could help more but I do know what you are going through and quite honestly for me anyway it makes it harder to eat good food because of how I feel afterward.

BohemianDestiny

My sister has IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and I read your post to her. She says it sounds a lot like what she's experienced, and thinks that you should look it up on something like WebMD. I also think you should go see your doctor.

By the way, my aunt has Celiac and it also sounds like it could be that. I agree with Shalma, try eating gluten free meals for a couple of days (if you can) and see if that helps.

Regardless of all this, though, go see doctor, hun.

katt742

I have IBS and I sometimes get GERD (really bad heartburn, indigestion, burning sensation in chest/throat, feeling something stuck).

My IBS makes me bloated, stomach cramps (not too dissimilar to period pains but in your tummy), feverishness.

Its not really diagnosed as such, as theres no real cause, so its just a collective term for a bunch of symptoms. I cut out wheat as that made it worse, so worse! So now I dont eat bread, or pizza, or wheat pasta. Its improved a great deal. I also have meberverin tablets to take before meals I think will set me off, and I buy buscopan to help with cramps if they set in.

I have IBS too!!! lol...sorry, but Ive never met anyone with it. Everyone just thinks Im crazy. Nice to know Im not alone!

Don't you just love how the doctors say "its IBS-nothing we can do" grrr!

Vkoons3

I don't want to scare you but feeling bloated and loss of appetite can also be the first noticable signs of ovarian cancer.

http://blogs.webmd.com/heart-disease/2007/12/4-early-signs-of-ovarian-cancer.html

I have heard this too and often wonder if that may be the problem

MisterDubs303

Depending what you're eating before it happens, it could be gall stones. I have been having severe pains and bloating that last for hours after eating fatty or fried foods (which I rarely do - that's why I know the connection). I'm seeing the doctor on Monday. Also, there seems to be a connection with gall stones and losing weight rapidly.

raychybabe

I have IBS and I sometimes get GERD (really bad heartburn, indigestion, burning sensation in chest/throat, feeling something stuck).

My IBS makes me bloated, stomach cramps (not too dissimilar to period pains but in your tummy), feverishness.

Its not really diagnosed as such, as theres no real cause, so its just a collective term for a bunch of symptoms. I cut out wheat as that made it worse, so worse! So now I dont eat bread, or pizza, or wheat pasta. Its improved a great deal. I also have meberverin tablets to take before meals I think will set me off, and I buy buscopan to help with cramps if they set in.

I have IBS too!!! lol...sorry, but Ive never met anyone with it. Everyone just thinks Im crazy. Nice to know Im not alone!

Don't you just love how the doctors say "its IBS-nothing we can do" grrr!

haha yeah, its because they don't really know what causes it, and its so different for each person. I have mine quite controlled now as I know what sets me off. Once I caved and ate an english muffin and was crying with pain afterwards - so not worth it!

Setof2Keys

Not sure, but when it happens stretch back and start below your ribs and rub clockwise down to your pelvic bone and back up. it will help it pass. You may have to go to the bathroom shortly afterwards. ULTIMATE BELLY ACHE SOLUTION!! It may also be an ulcer anywhere in your digestive track. Go see a doctor.

Hollycat

The only sure-fire way I know of to find out what specific foods or food groups are bothering you is to do the elimination diet by Dax Moy for a month. Google it. DO it. You'll never regret it.

When in doubt, see a doctor.

Hollycat
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xTattooedDollx

Sounds like me before I realized I had a gluten allergy.

katt742

I have IBS and I sometimes get GERD (really bad heartburn, indigestion, burning sensation in chest/throat, feeling something stuck).

My IBS makes me bloated, stomach cramps (not too dissimilar to period pains but in your tummy), feverishness.

Its not really diagnosed as such, as theres no real cause, so its just a collective term for a bunch of symptoms. I cut out wheat as that made it worse, so worse! So now I dont eat bread, or pizza, or wheat pasta. Its improved a great deal. I also have meberverin tablets to take before meals I think will set me off, and I buy buscopan to help with cramps if they set in.

I have IBS too!!! lol...sorry, but Ive never met anyone with it. Everyone just thinks Im crazy. Nice to know Im not alone!

Don't you just love how the doctors say "its IBS-nothing we can do" grrr!

haha yeah, its because they don't really know what causes it, and its so different for each person. I have mine quite controlled now as I know what sets me off. Once I caved and ate an english muffin and was crying with pain afterwards - so not worth it!

It sucks. I was in pain and bloated for years before they finally tested me and came to IBS.

lol, I know what you mean...I actually have to watch how many veggies I eat...too much fiber causes me pain. And yummy yummy bread. *sigh* fried food...pasta...you know, all the good stuff!

Tarah1357

I've been having a similar problem actually. Lately, after I eat I get a weird pain/discomfort just under my rib cage on the right hand side. It kind of spreads to the side of my stomach also. I had this problem last summer where my stomach would distend severely every single time I ate and would cause me pain and mild discomfort. I went for an ultrasound to rule out any gall bladder/pancreas/intestinal problems and everything came back normal. They said it could have been gastritis which is just inflammation/swelling of the stomach lining. They gave me a prescription for Nexium and within a week I was already feeling better. I'd definitely go and check it out. I have a feeling that's what I'm going through again. Perhaps I should take my own advice and get checked out as well! lol Good luck with everything! Hope you make out ok!

Wendyma1

Hi there-

I have had the same issue for months now. I went to the doctor who gave me a full blood work, including test for celiacs. He said I possibly have IBS. He put me on bloating medication, very low dose that I take every evening at bedtime. This does seem to help somewhat. I changed all my dairy products to nondairy, but when I switched to soy, I gained weight, I guess it has an estrogenic effect, which cases weight gain. So I finally switched to the silk product called (I think) purecococnut. Which doesnt taste a thing like coconut, actually taste like normal milk. I have picked up some ezekial bread (gluten free). Although my test results did not clearly state I have celiacs I thought I could try to at least cut out bread from my diet with gluten and if that makes me feel better, cut the rest of the gluten out. I still bloat when its that time of the month, but not nearly as much on regular days now. Might be helpful to see the doctor.

I was also worried about Ovarian cancer since it runs in my family. I was checked thoroughly for that, and I'm cancer free!!!
Good luck and keep us posted. Feel better soon!
Wendy

lkenn67

I have to agree to go see your dr. There are so many things that can cause Tummy issues.

For years I have had similar issues (I remember issues when I was a young child & I'm 43 now). My mom always thought it was milk, but sometimes I would have issues without milk in my diet. I tried many different things, meds, elimination diet, dairy free, gluten free, etc.. and had given up and figured this is just how I am.

This winter my dr had me do a blood test for food sensitivities and I came back positive for gluten, dairy, garlic, sesame, safflower, yogurt, yeast, and peanuts. I have eliminated them and feel so much better. There is hope, but the first step is to see your dr. Don't try to self diagnosis. There are just too many factors

kkidd621

Just an FYI since I am currently dealing with the dairy thing with my 4&1/2 month old, if you have a lactose issue you can also have a soy issue and lactose free can contain small amounts of milk or soy, best thing I can say is read, read, read labels!!! Try to shy away whenever possible and talk to your dr about allergy testing!!! Good Luck!

Juliane1986

I feel like I am in a pretty similar boat to you. I have also been having stomach issues and couldn't figure out why. I get pain in my stomach region but sometimes it's lower than that, like Menstrual cramps but due to the birth control I don't really get a period. I get the same kind of bloating you mentioned and just general pain in that are which is not only discouraging when you are trying to lose weight (kind of makes you feel like your failing) but distracting when I'm trying to focus on my job.

Been to the doctor twice. He's now testing my kidney's and testing me for Celiacs. Already had my thyroid tested and abdominal xrays and ultrasounds. Everything came back fine. Hoping to figure out some answers soon.