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My stomach is round and bloated, and it makes me look pregnant
Women's Health | Last Active: Apr 24, 2024 | Replies (367)Comment receiving replies
@beanglow @htocco Severe bloating, diarhea, cramps and excessive gas are symptoms of gluten issues. You can do an experiment to see if removing all foods with gluten helps. I cannot tolerate any gluten or this will happen to me. I felt better right away when I took gluten out of my diet. I also developed other food allergies because having inflammation from the gluten caused a leaky gut, and I did an elimination diet to figure that out, so I have to be careful now with food. There are blood tests for celiac disease which should still work if done soon. If you avoid gluten for a long period and then get tested for celiac disease, you might not be making the antibodies any more that the test is looking for.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/celiac-disease/doctors-departments/ddc-20352229
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@jenniferhunter Thanks for your reply. I think I was tested for celiac and it came back negative, but that was a long time ago. It would probably be good to have the test. What can you eat on a gluten-free diet? I will check out the link you sent. Elaine
I have only been drinking Boost for the past month. I am still having gas, bloating and distention. My meds are keeping diarrhea in check except for numerous semi-formed BMs. I will check out the link you sent me. Thank you so much for your help. May God bless you for your kindness and concern. Elaine
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Thank you for your message. I have tried gluten free, low fodmap. No change. I only suffer from constant bloating/distention. All GI tests have been negative. I guess I should feel positive in some ways I don't have other symptoms, as well.