Hi there,
So relieved to find this board. Have had a horrendous 6 months trying to find out what my problem is, why it suddenly appeared overnight and how to get rid of it. Have seen 3 GIs, 1 holistic doctor, and an allergist (never knew I had allergies to soy (caused severe bloating) and shellfish both of those quite severe and a few other foods. Have tried elimination diets, fasts, x-rays, you name it I feel I had tried everything. Still I am no nearer a conclusion until I stumbled across this board.
So here I am with this embarrassing problem. I have developed this flatulence which seems to begin at 3pm every single day and continues until I go to sleep. I am so mortified and I know it affects my social life as I am terrified I will humiliate myself. Sometimes it smells terrible, sometimes not. The doctors are acting as if I am the first person who has ever had this issue. Am I?
That is my main problem and of course there is the constipation. I have been constipated my whole life - so I thought that that was no big deal.
Another wonderful addition to my stomach issues is that if I go out for a meal I really have to avoid deserts and creamy sauces or else I have the most terrible indigestion for the next four days and my stomach is growling non-stop.
So, I have the Eating for IBS book and have seriously cut down on my fat intake but I am so constipated!! I do take enzymes, probiotic, citrucel, peppermint tea and will track down fennel.
So any hoo. Does any one else have this flatulence issue being the main problem? I have no pain, no diarrea...
I look forward to visiting the recipe boards and getting any general tips I can.
Emma Valentine
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