bloating

[megans]

my bloated stomach started about 3 years ago but wasnt too bad but over the months/years has got worse,look and feel like im pregnant and very uncomfortable ,had various tests and scans but docs cant find anything,my life is restricted because of this and wondered if anyone can help me,really desperate.

[nedds]

Do a search for SIBO and see if this sounds like your problem. Doctors don't seem to recognise it but there is a lot of help available with herbal treatments.

[megans in reply to nedds]

only have 1 symptom of SIBO and thats the bloating,had the breath test done just over a year ago and was given anti biotics,made no diffrence,just dont know what my next step is.

[denvajade]

Are u on any anti depressants, try garlic and parsley tablets and good probiotic.

[megans in reply to denvajade]

Not on anti depressants but have just finished a months supply of VSL 3 which the hospital doc recommended,i paid about £50 for them as they are not on NHS but if they worked it was worth it but unfortunately i remain the same

[HelpMeGirl in reply to denvajade]

If youngster SIBO you need to stay away from Garlic and Onion... It helps for candida but worse for SIBO.

[Lin-zles]

I see that you posted this so long ago, so I hope your bloating is a lot better. However, for me I went to the doctor a few months ago about extreme bloating and suggested I try the FODMAP diet (which people with IBS use). I tried it for 10 days and my bloating was SOOOO much better. It basically eliminates foods that make you gassy or have diarrhea. But, it realllly worked for my bloating. My bloating was so uncomfortable to the point where I felt like there was an inflated ballon in my chest. Maybe talk to your doctor about that. It is hard, but worth it in the end. And once you keep up with it for a bit, you can splurge a bit and it won't hurt as bad as it would have before you started the diet.

Also, another odd but quick fix remedy i found that calms my stomach is peanut butter. So strange, I know, and I havent found much information on why this is other than it has some thing in it that helps with bloating.

Anyways, I know you probably have this under control at this point, but thought I would share. Hang in there!