Help...still bloated.

[kay0017]

Hello everyone. Wanted to say thank you tog everyone who has responded to my posts, I have read and looked into everything you have said, but nothing seems to quite fit what I have going on. To recap; I have been CONSTANTLY bloated for over 5 weeks. It is in my lower abdomen/pelvic region. I have attached a photo that i found on google that looks EXACTLY like my bloating and in the same exact location (mine may be slightly lower). My stomach gets so swollen, that I feel so uncomfortable after meals. But it is not just when I eat, I could go almost all day and not eat, and still be bloated. It DOES get worse when I eat though. I have already tried taking laxatives, which definitely emptied me out (I was using the bathroom all day) and my waist was TINY yet I was still bloated. I went to the ER about a week after bloating had started, they did a CT scan of my abdomen and pelvis. All they noted was possible ovarian cysts and that one may have ruptured but to correlate with my cycle. I was sent home with pain meds and Dx with ruptured ovarian cysts. I have also went to an OBGYN (which was a new DR that i haven't been too, very unprofessional and did a pelvic exam with out gloves on) and told me i was full of gas and that's why I was bloated and sent me home. I am getting extremely concerned because my bloating is still there, and hasnt improved not even for a day. It has really begun to affect my daily life. I do experience some pain/cramping and pressure in my lower abdomen, kind of similar to period cramps. I have had bouts were I have to apply pressure to empty my bladder.

Health history: I have regular periods. No chance of pregnancy. Negative urine sample for infection. (From ER visit) Normal CBC (from ER visit) I'm a 22 year old female, with Hx of ulcerative colitis and pancreatitis(both of which are under control) On oral contraceptives and have a child.

Any thoughts or guidance would be helpful. Really worrying about this.

[kay0017]

Also have been experiencing increased fatigue.

[Ny123]

You may have a gluten allergy. It happens to me when I eat anything with gluten in it.

[laney1961]

Just a thought but you could have 2 issues going on, one with cystic ovaries and and you considered a lactose intolerance? i get significant bloating after eating and when i check ingredients of what i have eaten there is usually milk in a food where you would not expect milk to be?

I do use lactose free products but sometimes i do have slip up's through not checking ingredients.

Give this idea of being lactose intolerant a go even if to just eliminate it as a possibility for your symptoms.

I am 53 and have had milk products all my life and only became intolerant 2 years ago! go figure!!!

Good luck bab :o)

[beentheredonethat]

I would strongly suggest going to a Gastroenterologist. Constant bloating is not normal ! Not to be an alarmist but have you had any blood work such as a CA 125 which is a wide screen test which can indicate any cancer ? If you haven't had any surgeries the chance of you having adhesions would be small but with your GI history it could be possible. I only bring it up because my adhesions cause bloating as you describe and unless they have attached to and moved an organ they will not show up on any diagnostic tests. I wish you luck and be your own best patient advocate.

[lostwaist]

Hi Kay, I just wondered did you ever find an answer? I've had constant bloating for over a year, and pelvic pain. My pain has been managed by doing a low acid diet, but bloating has never eased up. Had had cystoscopy, laparoscopy, colonoscopy and ultrasounds all come back normal. Feeling a bit desperate!

[trishj46]

Have you tried taking pills for gas? Such as gas-x or others. I have gas with bloating and take these 3-4 times a day with lots of relief!! Good Luck!

trishj46