Mystery illness?

[megans]

This might sound strange ,I am a female age 68 and have been suffering stomach problems for last 3 years,doctors don't know what's wrong,only way I can describe it is a feeling of the later stages of pregnancy,swollen and struggling with everyday chores,very uncomfortable ,has anyone heard of this,would be grateful for any advice please

[MaggieJemima]

Try gripe water sounds like trapped wind

Adjust your sleep routine,sounds like too little or too much

[Junmanse]

Your not on your own,I suffer about every couple of months with trapped wind bloating very pAinfull

[denvajade]

Hi there it could be fermentation, go off all sugar and fruit, I went on garlic and parsley tablets for a month along with a good probiotic. This can help clean your gut and bowel. Wishing you well

[patientj]

Do you feel swollen or painful at any particular time of day or is it a constant feeling? And do you have any other symptoms?

It sounds like you could be suffering from bloating (although understandably the cause might be unknown). This is caused by bacteria in the gut digesting foods which leads to either increased water in the gut or more gas (or both). One thing you could try, with the help of a dietician, is a low FODMAP diet which excludes a number of foods bacteria digest but our bodies don't.

[BettyA]

I would agree with Denvajade when it comes to her saying you should go on a GOOD probiotic... The really cheap ones, I'm sorry...but they are a waste of money...neither do you have to get the most expensive. This is just a suggestion: Try Primadophilus by Nature's Way... I usually take mine in the middle of the night (first run to the John! )... If you already taking a good probiotic...maybe you need to switch to a stronger one... One other idea is to ask your Dr if he would do a stool sample test for you...

Good luck to you!

[marymarcy]

Is the swollen bloated feeling constant or does it come and go? Is it present first thing in the morning?

[megans]

When it started just over 3 years ago it would come and go but now I have it 24/7