Is an excess amount of gas, bloating, and mild heartburn a sign of pregnancy on its own? I feel like ive gained weight too, but this could just be the bloating...I have had this alot in the past month or so, and I cant help but wonder...
probably about a month...maybe a little longer...i was scared i was pregnant about 2 or 3 months ago and then i dismissed it because I was having regular periods...but now the past month or so i've had this going on and im scared that maybe i AM pregnant but still getting normal periods...If I was pregnant i'd be about 14? weeks or so...Hopefully that isnt the cause of it though, because im not ready for that it all...what do you think?
Have you been to the doctor at all for this? It could be irritable bowel syndrome or lactose intolerance too. Do you notice this after eating? I would say that if you are still getting your monthly cycle then you probably are not pregnant but everyone is different. Since this has been going on for awhile, i would say make an appointmen and get checked by your doctor. You can rule out pregnancy and any other helath issues that way.
I haven't been to the doctor, I feel silly going to the doctor for gas! But then I read on here that its increased during pregnancy so now im going to have to do something, just to ease my mind at least...It doesnt just occur when I eat, i honestly dont eat that much at each meal, and the gas is kinda always there, not just when I eat....so i'm not sure what that means...4 normal periods was an indication that i was safe...i thought...
Gas, bloating, heartburn are all signs of gastrointestinal issues. May not be related to being pregnant. It is a symptom, but not necessarily the reason for it all.
First I'd check with your doctor and get a blood test to rule out pregnancy. Then, if it's negative, see a gastrointerologist.
This is the first time that I've read someone thinking they're pregnant because of gas! Don't feel silly about seeing a doctor about gas issues, I know that is easy for me to say. I would take qt314's advice.
It could be a food allergy, or IBS. I've got IBS and if I don't behave I get terrible gas and bloating. The heartburn might be related or maybe just from worrying about a pregnancy. I agree with the other posters--go see a doctor. Mine told me any change in digestive habits that persists or comes and goes for more than 2 weeks needs to be checked out by a doctor. If he has reason to believe you might be pregnant (I doubt it after 4 normal periods) then he/she will do a blood or urine test.
Don't feel silly about seeing a doctor about gas issues, I know that is easy for me to say. I would take qt314's advice.
