Pain with tight clothes and & IBS

Hernia ?

Well to start I would suggest a stretch bra with no hardware that is quite comfortable. I had to go that route following lung surgery. Likely will never go back to clasps and underwire.

Do you get the same Pain with stretch leggings? I’m going to take a big leap in logic here and assume if you are wearing tight clothing, knowing it will hurt, you’re likely young. Old women would find what is comfortable that doesn’t hurt 😁

I’m not having fun at your expense - I’m just recognizing that this is a young woman’s problem.

So to be serious - does this
Pain really only occur when your clothes are tight? Can you be more
Specific about which type of
clothing is problematic?

I am relatively young , will turn 40 in a few weeks 😃.I don't wear tight clothes for the sake of appearance, but I need to wear some tightly fitting leggings or shorts under my regular clothe to warm me in the cold weather. The bra causes pain in upper abdomen just below the ribs, and the leggings or pants cause pain in middle part, at the level of bellybutton. I feel like there is something squeezing inside and some feeling of (bubbles), and the pain frequently radiates to my upper/mid back. Sometimes I need to burp a lot to partially relieve this pain, particularly the pain in the upper part.

And have you had a medical
Work up?

I had extensive work up when the symptoms first appeared, I spent 7-8 months (from November 2022 to June 2023) getting tests but all test results were normal. Since June 2023 I didn't have any more tests for the digestive system. I don't know if repeating tests will be of value or just a waste of time and money.

Frustrating I know. So they ruled out hernia and any abdominal masses I’m sure? Did they offer any ideas when all that was done?

Your symptoms sound identical to mine when I had gall stones. Pain radiating to the back, etc. I got many of the same tests you have gotten, too, to no avail.

Gas- try over the counter simethecone (spelling?), like Gas X. Try cutting way, way back on fat for a few days or a week to see if that helps. You could try reducing or eliminating these, too: Fried food, spicy food, carbonated drinks, caffeine drinks. You might get some relief, I hope.

Clothing- you have my sympathy. I'm older and retired now so I can do full-out comfy 99% of the time, but when I was working I couldn't wait to get home to get outta the clothes!
Try layering your clothes. A loose bra, under an opaque blouse with a sweater -- if allowed-- or a jacket- works pretty well. Dark colored, patterned blouses can hide a lot. Leggings- try the large or extra large to accommodate the waist bloat. You have to yank up the extra length of fabric under your skirt, but the leg itself should still be pretty clingy and not noticeable.
Wear an oversized shirt over pants or skirt that you close with an extender-- I used extenders early in my pregnancy so I could keep wearing some of my clothes a little longer. Then I used them during the gall stone time-- when I wasn't pregnant. Hey, if it works, why not?
Maybe break down and buy some basic stretch-top bottoms. If you wear a cute shirt or sweater over it, then no one will notice the fruggly-- but comfortable-- bottom.
My pants would fit fine in the morning when I left for work. By the end of the day, my stomach blew up 2 sizes and my waist band was killing me. I would take the extender to work and add it later in the day. A sturdy rubber band also works! HAHA. Binder clips make marvelous fabric holders, too! (I had forgotten about the office supplies as clothing ascessories. )

I know a woman who bought 2 bottoms for every 1 suit jacket. She bought the bottoms in 2 different sizes to accommodate bloating. Brilliant, if you have the money.

I hope you can get this all sorted out-- soon! (sorry about my spelling)

Rolling recommendations. Reminded me that few years back I was living in NYC. And black rights were a staple. But after Many hours at a desk I felt as If I was being cinched in two. I found maternity tights that didn’t fall down but didn’t cinch me. I highly recommend.

I have pain like this too when wearing tight clothes. I attribute it to
My gallbladder. Maybe you could size up so the leggings aren’t quite as tight. Or wear fleece lined pants. But I know nothing about extreme cold because I live where it only freezes a handful of time a year

If you drink or eat things with artificial sweeteners, that can really charge up abdominal pain and bloating for those with IBS. I try to stay away from artificial sweeteners and it has helped curb pain and bloating. Products like Gas-X or those that have simethicone can be helpful and I always have them on hand and carry them with me wherever I go. Eating yogurt with live/active probiotics (like Activia) every morning and also a bowl of regular, plain old-fashioned oatmeal (not processed, flavored packets) has been beneficial, too. Tight clothing can indeed cause pain and I long ago stopped wearing clothing that wasn't comfortably loose.