Constant stomach issues-any ideas?

Same problem here. My doctor is sending me to a specialist. I also get very bloated and my weight fluctuates almost every day by like 5 pounds.

The carbs thing makes me think of Celiac disease which my Mom, sisters, and brother have. Have you tried a gluten free diet? That's the best way to see if you have it... maybe give that a try:) Hope you feel better!!

have you considered a wheat allergy? My sister is allergic to wheat so it made me think that could be your issue. You could also try taking some probiotic supplements to see if it aids in digestion. Another thing to consider. A lot of people are lactose intolerant but people who are allergic to dairy it is the whey protein that they are allergic too. It might help to play with a few things in your diet. Taking some things out for while then adding them back in and see what happens.

Sounds like food sensitivity to me. Try an elimination diet, which sucks and is hard - but probably not as bad as the pain you're going through. Since you don't have insurance or tons of cash to throw at expensive tests, this might be the easiest way for you to figure out what's going on.

Stop eating anything that's a known 'trigger food': Wheat, corn, soy, dairy, sugar, red meat, and fruit. Hence the whole sucks part. It cuts you down to basically salad, sans tomatoes, and grilled chicken.

I had to do this to find out that I have a wheat issue. I can have small amounts of wheat, but too much causes joint pain and swelling and bloating.

After two-three weeks of the elimination diet - and there are a bunch of plans online about this - you start adding foods back to your eating plan to see what you react to. It'll take a while, and you have to be patient, but it works. And if you feel better...then it's worth it!

Good luck.

The carbs thing makes me think of Celiac disease which my Mom, sisters, and brother have. Have you tried a gluten free diet? That's the best way to see if you have it... maybe give that a try:) Hope you feel better!!

I was going to suggest something similar. I had no idea I had gluten issues until I started looking at the symptoms. I've always had a naughty tummy, but it went away once I went gluten free.

Lactose could be a related issue.

IBS can also be irritated by wheat.

From what I've heard about the gallbladder thing and fatty foods, it's more of a need to run to the bathroom, not so much a discomfort.

Lastly, look for clinics in your area. If you have a medical school near by, there should be low or no cost clinic services available. There are many ways of getting medical attention that don't require insurance.

I may have to try elimination diet, although I'd be cut to salad completely, chicken upsets my stomach. I guess I could do fish because I do know fish doesn't make me sick.

I have come to a conclusion with my dairy and am feeling pretty comfortable with that so I won't switch to soy, the only thing I ever really used dairy-wise was milk for my protein shakes and lactose free milk seems to work.

As far as fried foods, I don't do them often, like maybe once a month, as well as high fat foods, I tend to keep away from them.

A wheat allergy may be part of the problem. Never really thought of that one!


My stomach just hates me

Prior to me figuring out the wheat thing, I thought I had a lactose intolerance issue. Once I went gf, I can have regular dairy again. The lactose intolerance can be 2ndary to the gluten sensitivity/Celiacs.

And I TOTALLY understand your plight. I had a friend once tell me, after I said I was afraid to go out, "Don't let your bowels rule your life." It's easy for someone to say that when they don't understand the pain and urgent bathroom calls.

Chicken could be an issue, there are ppl allergic to it, but it could also be in the way you prepare it. Or just your body finally giving up. I spent a whole month sick to my stomach before I finally found the source. It like all came to a head all at once.

Try the elimination diet. If you think it could be wheat/gluten, you can be gluten free for 5-7days, then have a dedicated gluten meal. Like I ate a bagel for breakfast on my challenge day. You will have to read labels when you do this. Wheat is in a lot of things...and contamination can be easy.

Feel free to add me as a friend if you'd like some extra support!

There really is a lot you can eat as a celiac (which you might be). There are just far fewer prepared items you can eat. It does take creativity and a willingness to make things from scratch if you can't afford all the gluten free options. The Udi's gluten free white sandwich bread, however, is delicious (and expensive).

If you're celiac, your villi is all stunted and flattened out and you are experiencing malnutrition, as your body cannot absorb nutrients. It takes months to heal the gut, but many find, with careful attention to healing the gut, that many sensitivities go away. Maybe not all the intolerances, but a good many of them. So there's light at the end of the tunnel.

Check out http://gapsdiet.com/ and see if it seems helpful. No matter what method you use, it's going to take some effort, but isn't it worth it if you feel better?