Bloating and gas - 10 weeks pregnant.

[Hannakallas]

Hi all,

TMI but my biggest symptom at the moment is massive bloating and gas 😒 😒😒. I’m eating 99% healthy and have googled so much on what to do etc. Eg. Eat smaller portions, drink more fluids, eat more fiber etc. I’m positive I’m doing all of this anyway and having a very balanced diet; but still as soon as I open my mouth in the morning the bloating and gas begins.

I’ve just started drinking fybogel (day 3 today) and it hasn’t really helped so far (but the box does say allow 3 days for it to start working...).

Meds wise I’m on 3x vaginal pessaries, 3 x progynova and shot of lubion a day..

Has there been anything that has helped you with bloating and gas?

[McrLass]

No solutions, but I’m right there with you!! 9wk6 and similar drugs xxx

[Hannakallas in reply to McrLass]

I’ll let you know if that fybogel helps :)! Expecting to wake up like a new person tomorrow, haha! Xx

[ToughCOOKIE78 in reply to Hannakallas]

Don’t expect much from fybogel, it takes a week or so to start ‘working’ 😉

[Hannakallas in reply to ToughCOOKIE78]

Great, haha! And then I guess you’d have to keep drinking it all the time 😒..

[ToughCOOKIE78 in reply to Hannakallas]

Yep! One in the morning, one in the evening after meals....in at least 250ml of water 😩I did a course of 15 days and helped a little....was expecting more though...Nevermind. Got more sachets ready 😂😂😂x

[MissSaoPaulo]

You might notice an improvement when you stop the progesterone, which won't be long now. I was definitely less bloated afterwards xxx

[Twiglet2]

When you come off the progesterone in a few weeks it should ease a little for the 2nd trimester.... it does like to come back in the 3rd though 😉 wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy xx

[JOSANDY40]

You say you have a good diet? Unfortunately the question is what is good for you?My experience is, no gluten, no lactose. No mushrooms. NO Bananas! Cut down on sugar, no fizzy drinks, no beer or wine.

Yes Febrogel Merbriven is the 1 to buy! Everyday take it, at 1st you find more bloating. Up your water intake. Eat plenty of fruit. Perhaps try a soluble fibre diet. Bananas, Advocados and Mushrooms can I flame the gut as can soya, its in lots of cakes and Chocolate products. Eat less meat, Very smaller meals but more meals, 6 times a day, keep the stomach and bowel moving.

Its taken me 20yrs to get on top the pain and swelling tummy.

Changing your eating habits hardest part!

Good Luck!

❤️

[Hannakallas in reply to JOSANDY40]

Hi Josandy,Thank you for your response. I guess by good diet I mean that I eat a very balanced meal. Glad to hear you’ve managed to get on top of it - but I’ll definitely start following your advise xx

[JOSANDY40 in reply to Hannakallas]

Try it and see!!!❤️

[JOSANDY40 in reply to JOSANDY40]

Gas also caused by Lactose and Gluten perhaps?

[Ell493]

Are you eating a lot of fruits and vegetables? They cause gas. Fiber supplements also cause gas. You can take Gas x, if you have it there.

[Social-Butterfly]

Hi Hannakallas, the bloating and gas will go down once you stop progesterone. Had same issues until i stopped medication at week 12…. You may want to try chewing gum without peppermint or menthol (those with tend to cause heartburn). I found chewing gum helpful and avoid dried fruit/berries. In case the bloating and gas still doesn‘t go away, ask your doc if you can see/be referred to a dietician.

[Purpledoggy]

Oh lord I am battling with this now as well! I have IBS anyway and my guts are VERY particular with what they will put up with even when not pregnant. I find when I have this type of attack normally that cutting back fibre for a day or two actually helps me (I stick to rice-based food with protein eg egg, and small amounts of easy to digest veggies like carrots). But, I know that I am sensitive to too much fibre and also FODMAPS. Maybe try cutting high FODMAP foods for a bit to see if it helps, as these are typically gas-forming foods (the worst culprits are onions and garlic 😭) . If you are not familiar with FODMAPS, see the Monash page (they are the gold standard for this area):

monashfodmap.com/about-fodm...

xx