Awful bloating
Hey guys, I’m new here. Back in May of this year I went from one day having normal GI function and a flat stomach to my GI being all out of whack and instant bloating. Had a cat scan done in July that showed nothing. Had a stool test that showed slightly elevated calprotectin at 87. 6 weeks later had a follow up stool test done and my calprotectin dropped to 55. Still ever so slightly elevated. Finally got scheduled for an endoscopy where mild gastritis and h pylori were found. It’s been 2 weeks since I finished my last dose of quad therapy for that. My stomach burning is way down as is my silent reflux and even burping has gone done a little bit.
But this bloating. OMG. It’s around all the time. It worsens as the day goes on. It’s becoming uncomfortable. For awhile it was just the bloat with no pain or discomfort. And now it hurts. Hurts to walk around. Feels like I’m carrying a bowling ball. I have fairly regular bowel movements. I might have diarrhea here and there but not consistent. Usually around my period which has always been typical for me.
Had another cat scan done last month that showed I am backed up a good amount. How? I poop daily. Again- fairly normal movements. Right now they are orange ish and have undigested food in them bc of quad therapy destroying everything in its path. I’m working hard on healing my stomach. Manuka honey with tea, zinc l carnisone, smaller meals (eggs, avocados, kefir, chicken, rice, some fruits, cooked veggies sometimes… etc). I took my first atrantil pill today bc I’m desperate and hope it helps with bloating.
Sorry this is getting long. I’m seeing my GI doc on Thursday for my follow up after h pylori treatment. I’ll be asking for a number of tests: SIBO, gastric emptying, blood work, stool test… anything else I should ask for? I was thinking maybe an abdominal u/s?
This bloating is really starting to affect me mentally. It’s been 6+ months with NO relief.
Hey guys, I’m new here. Back in May of this year I went from one day having normal GI function and a flat stomach to my GI being all out of whack and instant bloating. Had a cat scan done in July that showed nothing. Had a stool test that showed slightly elevated calprotectin at 87. 6 weeks later had a follow up stool test done and my calprotectin dropped to 55. Still ever so slightly elevated. Finally got scheduled for an endoscopy where mild gastritis and h pylori were found. It’s been 2 weeks since I finished my last dose of quad therapy for that. My stomach burning is way down as is my silent reflux and even burping has gone done a little bit.
But this bloating. OMG. It’s around all the time. It worsens as the day goes on. It’s becoming uncomfortable. For awhile it was just the bloat with no pain or discomfort. And now it hurts. Hurts to walk around. Feels like I’m carrying a bowling ball. I have fairly regular bowel movements. I might have diarrhea here and there but not consistent. Usually around my period which has always been typical for me.
Had another cat scan done last month that showed I am backed up a good amount. How? I poop daily. Again- fairly normal movements. Right now they are orange ish and have undigested food in them bc of quad therapy destroying everything in its path. I’m working hard on healing my stomach. Manuka honey with tea, zinc l carnisone, smaller meals (eggs, avocados, kefir, chicken, rice, some fruits, cooked veggies sometimes… etc). I took my first atrantil pill today bc I’m desperate and hope it helps with bloating.
Sorry this is getting long. I’m seeing my GI doc on Thursday for my follow up after h pylori treatment. I’ll be asking for a number of tests: SIBO, gastric emptying, blood work, stool test… anything else I should ask for? I was thinking maybe an abdominal u/s?
This bloating is really starting to affect me mentally. It’s been 6+ months with NO relief.