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Chronic Abdominal Bloating and Pain

Digestive Health | Last Active: Dec 17, 2021 | Replies (98)
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@hikergal

9 months ago I saw a Naturopath who had me make some big changes to my diet; adding soy, whey, increased protein,healthy fats, greatly increased protein. After about a week on new diet my belly started to bloat and despite many elimination diets and doctors visits I have a 20 pound (almost overnight) weight gain and I cannot tolerate diary and have now been diagnosed with soy allergy.
Even with a very careful diet I am unable to get rid of my bloat.My stomach is distended in upper abdomen and looks like I am carrying a basketball. I had to buy an entire new wardrobe and it is really discouraging to carry this around.
I do not really have other symptoms other than bloat. Anyone have experience with this?

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Kelsey Mohring | @kelseydm | Jul 7, 2016

Hi @hikergal. Welcome to Connect. It's interesting to hear about your experience with a naturopath because we've had a number of people posting about the benefits of a naturopath recently. I'm sorry to hear it didn't work for you.

I moved your post over to this thread because there was already a discussion happening about this exact topic. I'd recommend you read back through these posts, there are some great suggestions. And I hope @gloriaeb, @luladavis,, @uneeq1, @upnorthnancy and @nicole14 will jump back in to welcome you.

Have you spoken to your doctor about this? What did they say? Have they been able to rule anything out?

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hikergal | @hikergal | Jul 7, 2016

Hi Kelsey<br><br>Thanks for your response and the link to the other posts. My Doctor has<br>done ultrasounds, blood work and tested for Plyori.<br>She has referred me to a GI specialist but the appointment is still months<br>away. I also tried medicine for acid reflux but it did not help.<br>I am very fit and healthy except this. I may try another naturopath but it<br>is odd that the first naturopaths suggestions put me in this position ( or<br>brought something to light).<br><br><br>

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