i suffer from everday bloating that is now making me skip meals, my weight is now taking a tumble. dr's say it will settle and gave me omeprazole for acid but nothing happens.
2006-08-23
10:25:54
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david w
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i suffer from a bloating feeling like trapped wind just below my rib cage, i'm not allergic to any foods at all and just one piece of toast and a coffee is enough to make me feel full these days. i take omeprazole everyday for acid but these dont the painfull bloated feeling away. i'm dont have bulimia or anything like that and want my weight back. cheers for any advice
2006-08-23
10:44:14 ·
update #1
I suffered a similar thing and my weight dropped to less than 140lbs as I felt full all the time. My stomach would swell up like a football after eating anything. I know you said you're not allergic to any foods, but it doesn't have to be an allergy that causes it, you can merely be intolerant to certain foods. It turned out I was intolerant to fructose and since cutting out grapes, strawberries, honey and limiting apples and other citrus fruit, the problem disappeared, although it took about two weeks.
As for products to help, I couldn't find any. I think it's because the gas that they help dispel is often not the gas produced in the intestine by these food intolerances.
2006-08-23 11:26:57
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answered by sparky 2
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I was once given an insider of alternative medicine who swore by this...Fresh mint and ground pomegranate seeds - mixed up - a spoonful before each meal (you can make a batch for several days at a time as long as you keep it in the fridge...
at the very least - it wouldn't hurt you:)
But I think you should go back to the doctor for some more advice - particuarly if you are losing weight.
Hope it goes well for you and you feel better soon... Good Luck!:)
2006-08-23 10:30:54
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answered by whinetimeisafinetime 1
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You could try the Hay Diet. Google it. It works for me. You can eat loads, but just don't combine protein and carbs at the same meal. When I use this method, I don't bloat....I used to feel like i swallowed a house-brick after every meal, lasting for a good 2 -3 hours.
2006-08-23 10:32:47
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answered by medium_of_dance 4
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try some ginger, you can buy it at the market. You can slice it and put it in a hot cup of water to make a tea or just chew a little. Where I live there's a japanese fast food place and I get it there. I had the same problem with my stomach and this has worked for me.
2006-08-23 11:46:50
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answered by Anonymous
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My uncle used to mix a couple of teaspoons of baking soda in a glass of water...it is effective if the bloating is from gas
2006-08-23 10:31:58
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answered by Sassafrass 4
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I dont know
Dont eat so may carbohydrates such as white bread (the worse thing you can eat as far as I am concerned!)
Try eating fibre rich foods to fill you up.
If you get trapped wind, try drinking a cup of tea.
Eat porridge as they tend to really help, Gillian McKeith says that it is like a vacuum cleaners for the gut!
2006-08-23 10:32:26
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answered by Rebz 5
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Chances are you're allergic to wheat and dairy products...try using soya products and gluten-free products such as on the 'free from ' shelf at most supermarkets... it cured me!
2006-08-23 10:37:08
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answered by pol 3
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Try some sugar water it will help settle your stomach
2006-08-23 10:32:29
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answered by Osh Aka Oisinmagic 3
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mix baking soda with H20 ( instructions r on the box ) ...works 4 me
2006-08-23 10:32:16
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answered by Jo Jo Gunn 6
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Soda Mints. Any chemist, I swear by them!
2006-08-23 11:06:34
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answered by bo nidle 4
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