BLOATING

Sounds like IBS, only IBSers never have blood. The trick is to determine if the blood is from hemmroids or intestinal ulcers. If its from ulcers, then you have IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disorder) and you'll want to talk more with the Ulcerative Colitis people or the Crohn's people depending. If the bleeding is from hemmies, well, join the club.

Unless you have been diagnosed with hemmroids before, you'll need to get a colonoscopy to see where the blood is coming from. That you experience pain when sitting down sure makes it sound like hemmies. If the blood is always bright red and you never have dark stools, a G.I. may just do a short scope in office to see if you have them. It's not as invasive as a colonoscopy and you don't have to be put to sleep.

I see that you have some other disorders as well. You may want to ask your doctor if IBS is a common occurence with them. My mother has fibromyalgia and I was just reading this morning that IBS occurs in 40-70% of patients with fibromyalgia.

I am puzzled that you say you feel like you could start to have a bowel movement daily. Most people DO have a bowel movement daily. It really sounds like you are having constipation issues. And constipation leads to straining and hard stools that can cause hemmroids and/or make any you might have a lot worse. If you are passing small, round or otherwise hard stools or are having to strain a lot, you need to get a laxative or something of that nature (aloe vera pills/juice, epsom salts, prunes, etc.) to make your stools softer so you won't irritate your rectum so much. I know you say you are on fiber, but fiber pills actually make me worse constipated, not less. Fiber doesn't always make a person's bowels function.

Have you tried cutting out the fiber and vegetables to see if your gas improves? Raw vegetables are especially hard to digest and tend to result in a lot of gas. Fiber can make you gassy as well. And for people with IBS, apples are especially notorious for causing gas, gas cramps and sometimes diarrhea.

Thanks for responding,

You know my biggest concern right now is the pain that I have around the upper part of my stomach along with the bloating so uncomfortable can't stand it and sometimes its hard to breathe and palpations often especially when I laying down.Also feels like things get stuck in my throat especially medication that's a size of a horse pill I normal throw them up so I just don't take that one anymore.

Yes I have had hemmies before so yes the blood could be from that.No i don't have a MB everyday lately use to but since the last couple months the plumbing just isn't working right.As far as fruit I eat banana's and blueberries mainlyand alot of cooked veggies frozen mostly alot of soups.

I really don't get heartburn not painful anyways.Even if I drink water I burp all the time my husband just looks at my funny.

My main concern is bloating all day long WHY?
Thanks for all you information Mary

I seem to recall reading about a certain condition that causes you to feel pressure, get choked easily, have difficulty swallowing and breathing, etc. but I can't remember what it is. You may try looking on some medical pages for information on being unable to swallow. The pressure and bloating you are feeling may be linked to that.

Bananas are constipating, especially if they are dehydrated.

i know were you are comming from i have gone from 125 to 140 a size 3 to a 8 and thay are tight and dont fit on some days i have given up on jeans dress cloths seem to hide it better i had a six pack and one night i went to bed and woke upp this way and at my age i was prowd of my six pack i am the mother of 3 grandmother of 3 almost 4 this is my time after 24 years and i feel limke i cant even leave the house my self esteem is in the toilet what do we eat what dont we eat there has to be somthing that works

If you are taking fiber supplements, make sure you are drinking enough water. Fiber tends to absorb water. The best fiber is insoluble if you tend to have gas and bloating, you can find this through most vegetables and wheat bran (pure wheat bran can be found at health food stores).

I had bloating and my GI suggested I take fibre supplements and it stopped my bloating, Franky, where did you hear that fibre supplements and bloating is a no no?  It's also strongly suggested that those who suffer with IBD/IBS that they take a fibre supplement.

marys, you should really see a gastro to rule out where the bleeding is comming from, don't assume it may just be a hemmie, even if you've had hemmies in the past, with all your other symptoms accompanying blood, you should see a gastro...inflammatory bowel disease is common to the symptoms you describe...the difference between IBD and IBS is mainly there is NO bleeding and NO inflammation in the intestinal tract...see a gastro is my advice.

Also, even adding a small amount of fibre into ones diet (including supplements) can cause excess bloating and gas which is normal and it just takes time for the body to adjust.  Fibre (even through supplementation) is VERY important, since it helps sweep the colon clean of bacteria...not taking any fibre is dangerous and not good advice.

take care

Post Edited (pb4) : 2/14/2006 2:24:11 PM (GMT-7)

If you have slow transit soluber fiber will increase bloating and C coz the stuff dosen't moves and ferment.

I know from testimonials and personal experience.

So if fibers makes you worst,reduce the amount.Wheat bran is sooo irritating.

I have good news for you.  You have the same symptoms I had.  I was diagnoised with IBS and given medication.  I ws taking it 3-4 times a day with little relief. Then I discovered a miracle.  I met a chiroprctor and he changed my life.  I learned that in certain spots in your back, there are nerves that connect to your stomach.  If your back is out of alignment, pressure is put on these nerves and cause the awful symptoms of IBS.  With just a few adjustments, I am pain free.  I feel like a new women.  Give it a try, I hope it helps!!