Tummy Troubles

Do you have GERD?

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.

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.

Acute Pancreatitis will cause pain and bloated feeling after eating.

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

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.

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

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!

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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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!

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

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!