Biologics and Bloat

PoopyStar!

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Posted 1/12/2019 4:09 PM (GMT 0)

I started Xeljanz about ten weeks ago and as of the past three weeks have had extreme bloat in my abdomen. I never realized this could be a symptom, but a quick google search shows me it is possible. Has this happened to anyone else? I am happy to have a reprieve from my flares but I'm super uncomfortable and look as thought I'm carrying around a basketball in my abdomen. I'm not sure I should keep up with the xeljanz, like how much weight I will gain, if it's worth it. Flares are not healthy, but either is being 300 pounds.

Post Edited (PoopyStar!) : 1/12/2019 9:15:33 AM (GMT-7)

quincy

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Posted 1/12/2019 4:23 PM (GMT 0)

Are you passing gas easily?
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Celeriac

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Posted 1/13/2019 4:31 PM (GMT 0)

Xeljanz did terrible things to my digestive system and we are declared enemies. One of the issues I had was stabbing, awful gas pain and bloating.

Bloat =/= fat. Abdominal bloating is usually gas, so I wouldn’t worry about it from the weight standpoint. If you object to the bloating more than you appreciate the relief (or vice versa) then that will be your answer.

notsosicklygirl

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Posted 1/13/2019 7:12 PM (GMT 0)

I would want to get it looked at in some way. At the minimum, a calprotectin (but perhaps more, a scan if you really feel like there's a basketball) to see if there's something more going on. In remission you should not have any GI symptoms.

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