bloating

[levina]

Hallo please I need some help to get rid of my blaoting stomack

Its not the food I eat nor the exercises I do so it must be the medication I take which are not steroid Looking forward to your reply thank you

Levina

[2greys]

Hi levina, I see you have copd, which quite often leads to hyperinflation of the lungs (your lungs get bigger). This in turn flattens your diaphragm which can squash your stomach and there is nowhere for it to go, but outwards. A lot of us suffer from this, including skinny me.

[levina in reply to 2greys]

Thank you for your reply There must be something we could do to get rid of that bloating

[2greys in reply to levina]

I wish there was, but it is just another symptom that we have no choice over. I have gone from a 28" to a 34/36" waist in a year.

A lot of expense, buying new clothes

[knitter in reply to 2greys]

Hi 2greys.....thank goodness for elasticated waistbands I say, and long tops .

[Caspiana in reply to knitter]

I graduated to elastic waistbands this Sumner. It's fantastic. I don't feel like I'm suffocating so much. Especially after a meal. 😁

[Caspiana]

Hello Levina.

As 2greys mentioned, hyperinflation is a problem with COPD sufferers. I would just add however that sometimes bloating in women can indicate a gynaecological issue. So perhaps have a chat with your doctor about it as well.

Do take care.

Cas xx 🌿

[shadow4me]

It can also be caused by sucking in air which is common in lung disease x

[jackdup]

I used to have that fairly often but since quitting soda seldom have it anymore.

[Hidden]

Strengthening your abdominal muscles will help..check if you are intolerant to lactose or gluten..

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

And anticholergenics dilate everything if you are on Spiriva for example, gave me water retention..buy diuretic herbal tea if you have no kidney problems

[levina]

thanks to everyone for your advice on bloating

you never know one day we will know what makes us feel like this

Cheers ,Levina

[Sonsafc]

I was diagnosed in February of this year. After struggling to put weight on since I was 19yrs old( 7 and a half stone), I'm now 10 stone. My inhalers are not steroid based, neither as my diet changed. I've gone from a size ( 6-8) in clothes size, to size 12. Now I look as if I'm full term pregnant. Not been to doctors yet about this yet. My main concern at the moment is trying to put socks, shoes on. My stomach hurts and I am more aware of my breathing. I get more than 30mins exercise per day. As I'm only mild to moderate COPD, I'm at a bit of a loss a

[Caspiana in reply to Sonsafc]

Hello Sonsafc . I definitely think you need to book an appointment. It could be water weight. Like Hidden said it may be something that needs urgent looking in to. Please keep us updated if you'd like to. *gentle hug*

Cas xx 🌿

[Sonsafc in reply to Caspiana]

Caspian's, I'll ring today hun. May have to wait a few weeks though for an appointment. I'll keep you all updated. I'm on medication for urine urgency, so may be water retention. In a catch 22 if that's the problem.

[levina in reply to Caspiana]

sorry I hope I got the right person

[Sonsafc]

I may just go to see the doctor Jo. Thx

[Caspiana]

Thank you Sonsafc I think we would all be relieved if you did. I know it's a bit daunting but it will be okay. xx 💗