digestive problems - Digestive Disorders Message Board

bells · 12-02-2005, 09:48 AM

OK guys, any ideas?

Immediately after I eat, especially in a restaurant, doesn't matter what meal of the day, what I order, or how expensive restaurant is, I can barely find a bathroom soon enough. (diarrhea) This just started SEVERELY this summer. At one point, I had diarhea for 2 weeks. I have not lost weight, but have actually gained! I have gas and my stomach is horribly bloated like I'm 9 months pregnant. I've never had a belly in my life! Clothes are very uncomfortable. I have had all kinds of blood and stool tests, thyroid, ultrasounds, and a hida scan. All come back negative. I am miserable and this obviously affects my lifestyle and work! When I'm wearing pants or a skirt, you can see the bloat looks a little more pronounced on the right side.

gardenandcats · 12-03-2005, 10:10 PM

IBS maybe? has your doctor mentioned this to you?

Harry · 12-03-2005, 11:09 PM

It sounds like your friendly intestinal bacteria is out of balance and needs to be re-balanced.
You can eat a good brand of yogurt several times daily and take a probiotic to help re-establish your good friendly flora~~~

WannaBeFreeToRoam · 12-04-2005, 02:41 PM

Hi Bells,

Have you had a colonoscopy and an endoscopy (upper)? You might want to have one from your gastroenterologist. I am surprised that it has not already been done! In the mean time, do like Harry says - Yogurt and a product call Dan Active (10 x strong as the yogurt cultures), and also there are pills that help you digest works!

I hope you get some relief.

Wannabe

bells · 12-05-2005, 06:22 AM

Thanks for suggestions, guys. I forgot to mention I DID have a colonoscopy--that came back fine also and there is no IBS. Seems incredible, doesn't it?