New diet = Gas/stomach issues

Taskcr

Hey everybody, I've been very dedicated to eating healthy.. hardly any junk food, lots of whole grains, vegetables, and fruit. I started this about a week ago and ever since I have I've had lots of stomach pains, and some rather embarrassing gas. Is there anything I can do to help my body adjust to my new way of healthy living? Do you think its seriuos and something I should discuss with a doctor or is it just my body adjusting? HELP PLEASE!

DawnOBRN

Beano works a little. Just takes your body some time to get used to all the fiber!
Until then, solitary confinement! LOL :laugh: Or just keep blaming the dog

crzyone

Same problem here, mostly when I eat fruit. Gas X works some..... I don't know if my body will get used to it or not; it's been almost five months. It may just be something to live with.

shovav91

Beano works a little. Just takes your body some time to get used to all the fiber!
Until then, solitary confinement! LOL :laugh: Or just keep blaming the dog

I love this!
Open the windows and go to town

PB67

This is probably due to an increase in fiber intake (and/or protien). It will take your system a little while to adjust.

Probiotics (such as yogurt w/ live cultures) may help.

rebeccamareejones

Yep sounds like its a fibre thing. Just make sure you're drinking plenty of water so you don't get 'clogged up'. As DawnOBRN has said just takes a little while to get used to. Is it possible to increase it gradually? Good luck!

Sunshine_Girlie

Your body is definitely functioning to your new lifestyle. Give it some time and see how you feel after a while. If your body is so used to eating junk food and then to cut it off, it might go a little crazy. It's such a relief to your body, it may not know how to react at the moment.

Taskcr

What about the stomach pains? :-/ Its not very comfortable. I hope I adjust and this isnt just something I have to deal with.

Wendyma1

FIBER!!!! Gotta love it! I use beano and gas-X and also take a probiotic supplement. Your body will adjust, just hang in there and dont give up!

Sunshine_Girlie

What about the stomach pains? :-/ Its not very comfortable. I hope I adjust and this isnt just something I have to deal with.

Could be muscle. There are times, not to get too graphic here, that my stomach will hurt and I will have to keep going to the bathroom. My body is just having to readjust to something different.

I don't mean gaining muscle,but your stomach could be working overtime and you're having to push things out. Not too sure in your case. If you are really concerned, visit your doctor and see what he/she may think.

DakotaKeogh

Went through the same when I started using a fiber supplement. It'll steady out in a couple weeks. Your body is adjusting.

AI1108

What about the stomach pains? :-/ Its not very comfortable. I hope I adjust and this isnt just something I have to deal with.

I would go see a dr to have your vitamin balance checked. It could just be an excess of potassium from the fruits/veggies. Anything your body doesn't use will most likely just come out in your pee or sweat. Your body's probably just getting used to the change. What are your average sodium, potassium and fiber counts?

drog2323

I would keep an eye on it and then maybe see a Doc.

Are you lactose intolerant? i found when I eliminated dairy from my diet, it really helped. also, some people are finicky with gluten.

if only a week + your body might still be adjusting.

Taskcr

Thank you so much everybody! I will try a probiotic supplement and some beano! Hopefully it helps out )

kouzzzz

Stop eating grains. You might be allergic to them. Take probiotics before each meal. Everyone should be taking probiotics.

PB67

Stop eating grains.

Show me on the doll where the bread touched you.

Sweet_Potato

I know the feeling-- in fact, I just ate a big salad and am having the gas/stomach pains. Unfortunately, for some of us it's just something you have to get used to. My diet's been pretty plant-based since I was a teenager, and my stomach problems are worse than they would be if I ate a lot of processed junk.

sjadams01

Stop eating grains.

Show me on the doll where the bread touched you.

Thanks for the laugh!!!!!

trelm249

I will also vote yes on the yogurt/probiotics.

You may also have a grain/wheat sensitivity (for example gluten intolerance or celiac disease) that the whole grains are exposing more acutely. Try cutting back on the grains in general as well. If it persists, a visit to the doctor is in order.

auctoritas

Yeah, a gluten sensitivity might be the problem if you're eating more grains than you used to, but it could just be an increase in fiber.

leomentlines

I'd also suggest tracking how much fiber you're getting in a day.. When I began to overdo it on the fiber, I had symptoms similar to what you listed..

Good luck on figuring out what it is!