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Posted 2/28/2011 12:08 AM (GMT 0)
Long story short, I have GERD or doctors think I do.  I went for ultra sound and everything turned out ok, I just went for pelvic ultra, have not gotten results.  I was suppose to go for upper GI but cancelled because symptoms started to get better.  However, I woke up this morning and have such stomach bloat more than the past couple weeks having this GERD.  I honestly look pregnant and stepped on scale and gained about 4 pounds.  Can you gain weight from gas?  What can I take to get rid of this bloat?  I googled about tea and drank 4 cups today, peppermint and something else.  Has anyone else had this bloat problem?  Please I need to get rid of it..................
Posted 2/28/2011 12:41 AM (GMT 0)
If you gained 4 lbs from gas alone I think you would be dead. Excess acid could maybe add a small amount of weight, but I think it's mostly from the clothes you are wearing, things in your pocket, and water weight.
Posted 2/28/2011 12:49 AM (GMT 0)
Um, not my clothes, nothing in my pockets, but possibly some water weight. But thanks for the reply.
Posted 2/28/2011 2:10 AM (GMT 0)
I would reschedule the Upper GI. The doc probably had a good reason to want it, if only to rule out GERD. Gas doesn't have significant weight, but you could have constipation or excess water.

Gas can be caused by celiac disease, appendicitis, gallbladder problems and food maldigestion. Have you recently been eating more soluble fiber, artificial sweeteners, sugars or complex carbohydrates?

You can try probiotics, but if you are at all concerned your doctors can help you best.
Posted 2/28/2011 9:10 AM (GMT 0)
I would definitely get another look from your doctor, as your symptoms although share those of GERD are not consistent with what you are describing ie large bloated stomach - gain in weight, if you are not satisfied get a second opinion, its your body!

Please let us know how you get on.

All the best
Posted 2/28/2011 1:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, I think I will wait for the pelvic results.  They ruled out gallbladder, appendix, etc..  I was taking more fiber last week but stopped it when I heard that can cause bloat so it has definitely been one week since I took my last fiber bar and fiber gummy cubes.  I did go for asian on Saturday night and it was very very hot and spicy.  wondering if that had something to do with it.  But when does this bloat go away from such a meal?
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