My stomach is round and bloated, and it makes me look pregnant

@njh @keetafox @rt061069

thank you all for your help! i really appreciate it although i am sorry to hear you all have gone through something similar...it's very frustrating. i talked to my doctor earlier and he ordered a CT scan which will give me more peace of mind i think. he also mentioned something about a swallow test down the line. hopefully one of these will reveal something, but in the meantime i'll check into the over the counter medicines. thanks again i will update if anything changes 🙂

Hello,
I have chronic bloating and distention of the abdomen and am very uncomfortable all of the time. I have had a colonoscopy and endoscopy (both negative), have tried a low FODMAP diet for several weeks, with no change. I do take probiotics as well a ginger root and peppermint. I rarely have cramping, except after a bowel movement. After a BM, the distention is more severe for the entire day. My GI doctor is at a lost as to what to do now. It seems much of the GI field is mysterious, and, unfortunately there are no answers for many conditions, including this. Is there anyone out there with similar symptoms? Does anyone have any suggestions for me?
Thank you!
Helen

Hello,
I have chronic bloating and distention of the abdomen and am very uncomfortable all of the time. I have had a colonoscopy and endoscopy (both negative), have tried a low FODMAP diet for several weeks, with no change. I do take probiotics as well a ginger root and peppermint. I rarely have cramping, except after a bowel movement. After a BM, the distention is more severe for the entire day. My GI doctor is at a lost as to what to do now. It seems much of the GI field is mysterious, and, unfortunately there are no answers for many conditions, including this. Is there anyone out there with similar symptoms? Does anyone have any suggestions for me?
Thank you!
Helen

Sounds like bacteria I, the stomach, H pylori, have you been tested for it?

During my journey I have had so many tests to rule things in our out. Still on my journey but SIBO is probably my root cause. I have been tested for parasites, Lyme diseases, scleredoma, h pylori, c diff, candida, pancreatic enzyme deficiency (EPI). Includes stool test for malabsoprtion and several motility studies (egg test and ballon test) . I even did PT for pelvic floor dysfucntion ( did not help me but helps some). My functional medicine test GI Map is probably one of the best one to date but is exensive and not covered by insurance. I just throw this list out there in case any of these test that have not been performed for you yet. If you can get a prescription for Integrative Therapeutics Physicians Elemental Diet that helps me. Often I use it as a meal replacement when I feel too sick to eat. I flavor it with Stur (fruit punch) with Stevia( I do not eat sugar or artificial sweetners) .I blend it with ice (spring water ice cubes I get at Whole Foods). Here is my "mocktail". It tastes pretty good.

@keetafox ,
What else is in your "mocktail"? Can you share with us? Also, what symptoms were you having to begin this journey? And how
about now? Thanks!

Elemental diet supplement ( prescription only) stur fruit punch filtered water and ice that’s it.

I am 34 years old. I have never gain weight just since last 2 years my body shape looks different. My stomach looks pregnant and I have bloating (burp) all the time even without eating, and feeling fatigues. I can’t wear anything tight so I have pain in my stomach.

I tried to check my body and did blood test and CT scan what It’s been found :

I I have Fibroid 2 cm.
They told me this doesn’t cause these symptoms.

I did colonoscopy I have 12mm colon polyp. It’s been removed.
Nothing changes after removing it.

I had Helicobacter pylori and took antibiotics

I have a healthy lifestyle
I walk everyday 8000 steps
Going to the gym 3 days a week
Eat healthy
Tried to quit dairy
Tried low carb Dite
Try to lose wight

But none of the symptoms have changed. Still have pregnant-look abdomen.

Hello,
I have chronic bloating and distention of the abdomen and am very uncomfortable all of the time. I have had a colonoscopy and endoscopy (both negative), have tried a low FODMAP diet for several weeks, with no change. I do take probiotics as well a ginger root and peppermint. I rarely have cramping, except after a bowel movement. After a BM, the distention is more severe for the entire day. My GI doctor is at a lost as to what to do now. It seems much of the GI field is mysterious, and, unfortunately there are no answers for many conditions, including this. Is there anyone out there with similar symptoms? Does anyone have any suggestions for me?
Thank you!
Helen