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Severe Bloating and Distention: How did you find relief?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Apr 29, 2023 | Replies (206)
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@bentley33

Hello @faithful55
I’m sorry to hear your having these problems. I’ve slso started a chat “exhausted with digestive issues”. I’ve had many surgeries and issues. Lots of SBO due to scar tissue. This last one has myself and my doctors stumped. I have been severely bloated and my stomach is bruising (didn’t know that was a thing) nothing is working. I’ve started Physical Therapy for PFD and massage to get my insides moving to help with the bloating. I’ve had all the laxatives, I barely eat, constantly in pain and uncomfortable. Have you ever thought of acupuncture Or anything like that? I have tests the rest of this month and then I’m looking for “ alternative healing methods” I’m willing to try anything and it can’t hurt. I’ll let you know if the acupuncture helps at all. It’s one thing walking around with a big belly when I was pregnant, now it’s just wrong and painful.
Good luck to you 😊

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Apr 13, 2019

@faithful55 You may want to look at myofascial release which can loosen restrictions that might be impinging on m your GI tract. I can also have an irritated colon if my pelvis is out of what because the hips bones (illeum) can move and squeeze inward. My physical therapist straightens me out and it is resolved. See this discussion for information on MFR https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/

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faithful55 | @faithful55 | May 29, 2019

Hi Bentley33,
How is the acupuncture going? Did you start it yet? I had a colonoscopy and an endoscopy done last week that revealed nothing. My surgeon is baffled by my symptoms. I will be taking a Sitz marker study next week. Did you ever have this test done? Please let me know how you are progressing is finding help for your stomach problems. Take care.

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