Severe Bloating and Distention: How did you find relief?

Hello!
I've had some gastritis/esophagitis periodically in the past. Some of the pain I have now is also in my chest through to my back which was there before I had my gallbladder out. Cardiac was ruled out at that time. I was told I have a small sliding hiatal hernia seen on Endoscopy but can't seem to correlate anything with my symptoms. Nothing seems to make it worse or better. I just started IBGuard today and a Probiotic to see if these might help. I wish I could say I've lost weight but haven't.... just maintained! It's hard to know what to try first.
Thank you!

Did they check you for Celiac disease/ Gluten sensitivity?

@gab002
I have had severe and less severe versions of your pain - esophagitis and another problem- pancreatitis.

You know how miserable it can be. I'm sorry you've experienced it also. So your diagnosis was/is Pancreatitis? What is your treatment?

No

I have been suffering for almost 6 months with upper abdominal pain (right under xyphoid process) and also chest, with terrible bloating with occasional queasiness. I've had a complete Abdominal Ultrasound, Upper Endoscopy with Biopsies for H Pylori, did the Breath tests for Lactose, Fructose and Bacteria, all of which were negative. I've been on PPI'S, Zantac, Bentyl Gas-X, etc... I'm exhausted with this and don't know what else to do. My GI Dr. is now wanting me to do a FODMOP dietary program. Others think I should take Probiotics. Any suggestions?
I just want to feel better.
Thank you

Hello @gab002,

You may notice that I moved your message and combined it with this existing discussion. I did this as I thought it would be beneficial for you to be introduced to other members who are discussing much of what you are experiencing.
If you click on VIEW & REPLY in your email notification, you will see the whole discussion and can join in, meet, and participate with other members talking about their or their loved ones' experiences.

I’d encourage you to view these discussions on Connect, where @losthope @sue6408 @pines @annapocono @ngorman25 @musicflowers4u @jcarndt @jackiem95 @maryjax and others have shared some valuable insights about bloating, FODMAP and probiotics:

– GERD and IBS: Meds causing constipation, laxatives & FODMAP? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/gerd-and-ibs/
– C. difficile -are your guts ever normal again ? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/c-difficile-are-your-guts-ever-normal-again/

Hello @gab002

Thanks for the added information. I'm glad that you mentioned the gall bladder surgery. As you know, Mayo Connect cannot diagnose health problems, but your symptoms did sound familiar to others that I've read who have had gall bladders removed.

Did you know that often after having a gall bladder removed some people have a problem with Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction (SOD)? Here is the link to those discussions, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-have-sphincter-of-oddi-dysfuncfion-it-causes-severe-upper-abdominal-pain/?orderby=DESC#chv4-comment-stream-header.

I encourage you to read them and talk to your doctor about the possibility. As you read these discussions on Connect, you will find that many doctors are unaware of this diagnosis so it might require a second opinion from a specialist who deals with it. Here is info on a Mayo doctor who has SOD as one of his specialties, https://www.mayoclinic.org/ar/biographies/topazian-mark-d-m-d/bio-20054524

Here is another website that may help you understand SOD, Cost-Effective Therapy for Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction https://www.cghjournal.org/article/S1542-3565(17)30822-4/fulltext

Will you provide an update as you continue to search for answers to this problem?

I started taking a probiotic and IBGard this week and I feel better.

I'm glad to hear that, @gab002. I have used that as well and also Papaya enzymes.