... I agree, I have been eating healthier, fresher foods. But I'm still having stomach aches, bloating, and gas as my main complaints. ... (11 replies)

... Has anyone noticed if gas/bloating causes your abdomen to feel hard? (Unfortunately my stomach is not the ideal six pack....) But yesterday I noticed that it seemed hard! I left the DR office and went to lunch. Later in the day I noticed this. It has been less than 24 hours, but it seems wierd. I would think if it were anything major, the doc would have noticed or said... (1 replies)

... i would like to ask you if anyone can tell me if its normal to experience worse bloating while on xifaxan. ... (0 replies)

... For the past week, I have been having gas, bloating and constipation. Last Friday, all of a sudden, I got a severe pain in my right hip area. ... (1 replies)

... Try drinking a warmed glass of prune juice at night 8 oz. and another in the morning with your breakfast. If you eat a big breakfast with some fat ,fiber,and caffeine in it,it should help kick peristalsis within 30 minutes after you finished eating. Take a short brisk walk after breakfast then try sitting on the toilet taking slow deep breathing exercises this should help to... (6 replies)

... About 8 months ago I took an antiobiotic and I fear that it completely through off my GI flora. Ever since then I experience SEVERE bloating and distention after meals regardless of what I eat. Now I am constantly bloated and it is very uncomfortable. ... (6 replies)

... Hi, I have both IBS and Diverticulitis so I have double-trouble. My symptoms are alternating Diarrhea/Constipation and lots of Gas/Bloating. Constipation is my enemy at the moment and as soon as it appears I take Prunes and Figs (dried or fresh) twice a day also increase fluid intake. This is what works for me and is worth a try. IBS Diet plays an important role along with... (10 replies)

... was fasting for long, long periods of time. I shut down my whole GI system. No one could help at all , even the best doctors in New York City. But finally the gas is coming down thanks to acupuncture. ... (24 replies)

... ntolerant. I paid the price with the v and d all day yesterday. But now I feel gasey and bloated. My stomach looks like I am PG! It is horrible. I try to get the gas out eithor end, it is so miserable. My doctor did put me on the generic version of Xantac. I just took my first one at midnight. ... (24 replies)

... I had a lot of the bloating and constipation, plus gas. I felt so bad about it, I wanted to die. Finally, I started taking 2 pills of magnesium at night and that has helped a lot. ... (24 replies)

... sitting is probably the biggest trigger for the bloating it sure does it for me. ... (3 replies)

... end of the day. It is very uncomfortable. However, it seems to subside quite a bit, if not totally, once I get home, change my clothes, and relax. I also have constipation off and on, and a little gas, but this does not usually go away once I get home. I also notice that when I am bloated I tend to have to urinate more frequently. ... (3 replies)

... Hello, For the past year I have had a stubborn dull cramping pain in my lower right abdomen. It is always in the exact same spot. I'm wondering if anyone out there is or has had some of the following symptoms: -lower abdominal pain on one side constantly -hip and upper thigh pain -gas, bloating, constipation I have had an ultrasound from my OB/GYN, an abdominal CT... (7 replies)

... Yes, I have been to the chiropractor who uses the NAET techniques. I started seeing one in September for severe seasonal allergies that were causing such a problem that I had been taking antihistamines/deconggestants every day for just over a year. My first appointment had me answering about 4 pages of questions as well as tesing me for allergies (which they describe as... (17 replies)

... Makes me feel nauseous but i'm prepared to try anything. My current theory is the stools staying in my colon are digested by bacteria which causes increased gas and also water is absorbed from them sitting there so long so they form hard small stools. ... (7 replies)

... I am a 40 year old female. I had lower and upper right abdominal pain for over 2 years, accompanied by some constipation, excessive bloating, extreme gas, worsened by exercise or just standing up for long period of time. Somewhat better in the morning and worse in evening. Undiagnosed after several doctors and tests. I figured out on my own that the major problem was eating... (0 replies)

... probiotics that contain lactobacillis which is the good bacteria to rebalance your system. This should help with your gas and bloating. If you take the caps, keep them in the fridge, take them on an empty belly and don't take with hot drinks, as the heat kills bacteria. ... (9 replies)

... le and then when i do eat a regular meal i have to take laxatives after to i can use the bathroom and then my stomach is back to normal. If i don't take them the bloating and abdominal distention is extremely uncomfortable and i feel disgusting. Someone please help me.I have posted at other websites but no one has responded. ... (24 replies)

... I am sitting here in bed, sad this is what I am doing on a sat, and have extreme ibs pain. I decided to google ibs forums and found this site. As luck would have it, I was a member here back in 2008. Ah the memories! Bad ones. This is the first time in 5 years that I have this type of pain...so, I figured why not tell my story to others....I hope I can you guys out. And... (0 replies)

... alternating between constipation and diarrhea. Although most of the time I am dealing with the constipation part of it. ... (1 replies)