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My stomach is round and bloated, and it makes me look pregnant
Women's Health | Last Active: Dec 12, 2025 | Replies (367)Comment receiving replies
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
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Did they check you for Celiac disease/ Gluten sensitivity?
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?
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Hello @gab002 and welcome to Mayo Connect.
I am sorry to hear of all of your discomfort and inability to find an answer or a cure for it. Many of us on Connect have had hard to diagnose problems and we understand the frustration. While you wait for others to respond to your post: If you are comfortable sharing more, before the problems that you said started six months ago, had you previously had other digestive tract problems or surgeries, such as gallbladder removal, etc.? Do certain foods and/or activities make your symptoms worse? Have you lost much weight due to these problems? Does exercise make these symptoms worse or better?
Have you tried the FODMAP dietary program yet? Since it was suggested by your doctor, it might be worth a try.