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Trapped gas - have tried everything!
Digestive Health | Last Active: Jul 14 10:27am | Replies (30)Comment receiving replies
I have posted before about my constipation issues, COVID, etc. For the past 6 months at least, I have been experiencing gas buildup as soon as I awaken in mornings, behin walking, and then when drinking or eating anything. I am very bloated and haven't seen my waistline in a very long time. I am having to wear larger clothing because of it. Cramping occurs infrequently but when it dies, I take a simethecone gel cap, which helps minimally. Needless to say, it is very uncomfortable. I don't feel like eating or drinking, and walking becomes difficult. The worst is when it affects my head and causes a sort of headache pressure. Nothing helps that.
Anyhow, I am wondering if anyone out there had experienced something like this. Thank you, Beth
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The symptoms you are describing sound very much like SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth). I was diagnosed with it back in 2018 after having symptoms for 4 years. Ask your doctor to test you for it (most common test is a breath test).
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Hi, @bkatz43 - just wanted to let you know that I moved your discussion on trapped gas in your whole body here to this discussion so that you could chat with others encountering similar symptoms:
- Trapped gas - have tried everything! https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/trapped-gas-have-tried-everything/
I had incredible bloating personally at one point, so that I had to change into sweat pants or something stretchy every evening for comfort. In my case, the bloating problem was relieved after I had vaginal prolapse repair surgery, before which I also had a number of other symptoms bothering me. But I can empathize with the inconvenience and frustration.
Hoping that here members such as @blessedwildapplegirl @marlenec @jlstjohn and others can share a bit about their journeys and what has been helpful to them with any bloating, trapped gas or other gastrointestinal challenges.
bkatz43 - you mentioned not feeling like eating or drinking due to the gas buildup and bloating. How have you managed sometimes losing your desire to eat or drink?