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I'm Having Trouble Digesting Food of Any Type
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This has been going on for about two months now, but I think I've finally pinpointed it. Originally I thought I was lactose-intolerant, and I might still be, but for now I may as well have some other problem. I have also tried taking an element of my diet out of the picture each and every day, and it's now clear that any food will give me problems. Those problems include bloating (small pain from the bloating) and nauseous gas that is unpreventable. This comes after I eat anything, and I tend to eat 4-5x a day with my biggest meals being in the morning and at dinner. I eat healthy and am at a little bit lower weight for my height and age than normal (143 @ 5'10" and 20). Also, I have never had any problems with eating or my stomach so far in my life.
I went to see my doctor recently, but I didn't tell him that it occurred after every meal because I didn't know it at the time, I was just in discomfort from about noon on. Also let me point out that these symptoms only occur after lunch, not-so-much in the morning. He recommended that I have a Gas-X after every meal and take 2 Citrucel a day.
When I was buying these items I saw something called Bean-O and was wondering if I should try that. I think, although I am not a doctor, that I can alleviate these issues if I just take something to help me digest food, would Bean-O do it? Is there anything anyone can recommend? I can really use some help and any is appreciated.
I went to see my doctor recently, but I didn't tell him that it occurred after every meal because I didn't know it at the time, I was just in discomfort from about noon on. Also let me point out that these symptoms only occur after lunch, not-so-much in the morning. He recommended that I have a Gas-X after every meal and take 2 Citrucel a day.
When I was buying these items I saw something called Bean-O and was wondering if I should try that. I think, although I am not a doctor, that I can alleviate these issues if I just take something to help me digest food, would Bean-O do it? Is there anything anyone can recommend? I can really use some help and any is appreciated.
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You are probably suffering of something called IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). A Gastroenterologist should evaluate your problem though.
This is not a life threatening condition, but I am hoping I am wrong regarding the possibility of you having IBS.
You're a nice guy.
Also, how old/what gender are you? Because usual onset is females in their early 20s, though it affects about 20% of the population, so I wouldn't worry too much - there's loads of advice on the internet for it.
I am sorry, what I was trying to say is that I am hoping I am wrong regarding the possibility of the OP having IBS.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeliac_disease
I was just thinking this same exact thing. What he's describing is exactly where I was 3 years ago minus the 20 years old thing. It's a pretty easy thing to test for by yourself. Essentially just don't eat anything breaded, beer or anything made with soy sauce for a week or so. If it really is Celiac's then you'll start feeling better pretty quickly.
You should probably keep a record of the foods you eat and take that with you when you go to the doctor. I think a blood test is all you need for a diagnosis.
IBS can be treated with medication, after the cause has been isolated, to obtain periods of remission.
Sadly us with Celiac's have no medicine that we can currently take. The best thing you can do is start cutting glutten out of your diet. It's tough at first, god I struggled... but it can be done. One of your big challenges (should you be a celiac) would be finding a grocery store that is Celiac's friendly.
After working in Turkey (a radical diet change), i found out what it helped:
Solved it by eating more descent yoghurt (practically daily at breakfast), staying away from white bread and hotdog-bun-like spongy bread, and avoiding overly heavy (warm) meals at lunch. Switching to more fibre-rich cornflakes (don't eat them too much though).
Also: Enterol or, preferably, a cheaper generic variety, helped a lot. OTC (not even listed as a medicin, just a food supplement.. yeast or something like that). use preventively, then stop using slowly and see what happens. I hardly ever take it nowadays.
anyway, i'm not suggesting going overboard on any of these tips, it could be something totally different from your affliction. But your post sounded a bit familiar, and if it works for me, it could work for you... if it works and or you have more questions, you can always PM.
Im not saying this will fix your problem but it might help. I know when I was having some stomach pains myself I gave it a shot and felt a whole lot better.
TL;DR - see a consultant. It can take a while to diagnose succesfully as well (took me a year or so), so be patient. Most GP (general practioners) are not that good with this kind of thing (in my experience), so cut out the middleman I say.
A family friend swears by them.
That might be jumping the gun but if it should turn out that is the case there's an option.