What if you only really experience bloating after drinking water? Especially if you drink alot of water?

Healthy foods and high protein diets aren’t necessarily the best thing for everyone. I’ve had multiple testing done for various different things, been tested for coeliac and crohn’s/ulcerative colitis just incase, nothing came up. A doctor suggested recently that I try avoiding lactose and I can’t even explain the difference this has made to me. I think I still have foods that make me bloat but sometimes that’s just normal and your body will deal with it. I love eggs but I know they make me really gassy and slightly bloated but I will still eat them. It’s more about making sure you’re not eating anything that’s going to harm your body. Certain veggies are gas producing and can cause bloating too. Do a bit of research and speak to your GP before you cut anything out of your diet 😊

Last November i suddenly started to experience incredible bloating and pain it seemed like any time I ate. My dr had me on a bland diet to no effect. I still don’t know why my body is reacting this way to foods all of a sudden. But low FODMAP has helped me avoid the bloating and pain without just starving myself trying to avoid it.

I still don’t know how to explain anything about fodmaps really. They’re certain carbs or something in certain foods that can ferment during digestion and cause all manner of unpleasantness. It’s not just about eating healthy veggies. Specific veggies can contain different fodmaps in different amounts. You need to be mindful of both what sly ours eating and how much.

Some good resources that have helped me are the FODMAPeveryday website. They have tons of information from basic getting started to in depth stuff on specific foods and lots of recipes too. The Monash app is considered the standard for looking up the FODMAP content and save serving sizes for different foods. There’s another app called FODMAPfriendly which I actually prefer and is also free. It’s very similar to Monash but presents the information in a way that makes more sense to me.

Possible overreaction to gastrocolic reflex. This is a normal and necessary physiological response to eating, and people with heightened visceral sensitivity (as in IBS) are prone to it.

Regardless of low FODMAP eating, many people suffer from this. Even drinking water can trigger it.

Antispasmodics can help (prescription meds) but many people can’t tolerate them as they’re anticholinergics with adverse effects such as dry mucous membranes, dizziness, coordination issues, and risk of dementia when used long term.

This StatPearls article may explain better. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549888/

You may want to research gastrocolic reflex and ways to calm it down, as there are many factors that can be a part of this. I find that eating smaller meals and drinking very strong, hot, sweet black tea after a meal helps. Low FODMAP for over 10 years now and I continue to bloat post-meals.

The usual advice here is to download the Monash app and find a dietitian (NOT a nutritionist) to guide you through the FODMAPS elimination and then the FODMAPS gradual reintroduction to find out which foods may be causing you grief, and what your tolerance for those foods are.

ETA: "well balanced" isn't if the foods you're eating that are "healthy" are also triggering fermentation bloating and gas in your gut. Onions are considered healthy but NOPE not for me. They cause terrible gas, extra BMs, and I feel like I've been poisoned. Wheat and lactose are more tolerable for me but if I eat them two days in a row? CHAOS. That's why this diet is important to follow with reintroduction because those "no specific food" usually becomes pretty clear during reintroduction.

also, check the stickied post on this group. Lots of great info.

I used to be this way - or it "seemed" to be this way. The point of a structured elimination diet (emphasis on structured) is to hone in on what is causing your issues. It might not be everything. Or it might be most things, but only because of a certain (too much) quantity. Working your way through the low FODMAP diet - if you have been diagnosed and the diet recommended - is a great way to get to the heart of the matter. It is not simple. The diet is nuanced and complex, and that's why it is supposed to be conducted along with a dietitian, but it CAN help you unravel your digestive distress mystery.

I’d love to know also, I can get sorta control of the other stuff for a while but the bloating seems to stay

honestly for me the only thing that has worked is either walking or getting on the elliptical that seems like the only thing that can reduce the bloating for me, i've tried different meds but they dont do anything.

Try FODMAP diet. It's the only thing that helped me so far when my bloating issue started. It's basically eliminating certain types of sugar that your gut bacteria feed on.

For me simethicone does the job

My doc prescribed me domperidone for that. I believe it's banned in the US though. Could try some digestive enzymes. Help you digest food faster.

As for other methods try eating slower and smaller meals more frequently

What helped me is an anti inflammatory tea. The ingredients are: ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp ginger, ½ tsp cinnamon and a pinch of black pepper to a glass hot water. I drink this 1-2 times a day.

What also helped me was changing my diet. It's important to eat a variety of foods to get different nutrients.

And dry fasting did my body wonders. I would fast the whole day and eat and drink between 5pm-9pm.

Isn’t bloating just constipation?

Cruciferous veggies will bloat you like brocoli Brussel sprouts and cauliflower. I find. But I'll wake up next day svelte. Because I ate healthy foods low cal and it keeps me regular...

Try strict elimination diet first to see if anything you're eating/drinking specifically is causing it. If you're getting alot of gas, that's a pretty clear indicator that your gut isn't digesting properly and food is fermenting too long and/or an imbalance of bad gut bacteria producing too much gas. Need to get to the root cause.

You have a perfectly normal torso. If you ever study life drawing you’d soon start to notice torsos are bean shaped. see how your spine curves the same, that’s natural posture.

Taking digestive enzymes really helped me a lot. Also, try drinking things like fennel tea for other digestive teas after meals.

And yes, keep the foods low fat, and also not too much fiber. You want fiber, but too much of it can also cause bloating, as can certain food combinations.

Check out Suzanne Summers combination diet..

https://a.co/d/avcLmgd

It's basically a way to eat where you eat things at separate times to make things more easily digestible.

I did this diet for a few years, not to lose weight, but too help with my bloating and digestion issues And it really did help! Now I just take enzymes with my meals and that helps a lot.

Also make sure you're not overeating or eating really heavy fatty foods. Stop eating BEFORE you feel full. It takes about twenty minutes for the brain to register that the stomach is full. So if we keep eating until we feel full, usually by that point, we are overstuffed.

Also, keep in mind that a little bit of bloating after a meal is perfectly normal. But if it's excessive, and you are in pain you can take a supplement like this that might help

https://a.co/d/93UkZ9l

I keep them on hand in case I get really bloated and need relief

Ask your doctor about taking a test to check for SIBO. If you have a gut imbalance, there is a really strong antibiotic, they can give you that basically clears everything out of the gut And lets you start fresh.

Also, my gastroenterologist advised me to stop taking prebiotics.. Things like innulin can cause problems for people with I.B.S. so I no longer take pre or probiotics. But I do take the enzymes which help tremendously.

https://a.co/d/aSLoVTt

I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing this, OP! Here are some strategies I've tried that have helped:

Eat smaller meals. If you track your calories, aim for a maximum of 500 per meal. If you're not tracking, try reducing your portion sizes by 20-50%, depending on how much you typically eat. This can help ease stress on your digestive tract, which may sometimes cause bloating.

Wait 3.5 to 4 hours between meals. If you find yourself hungry, you can reduce the time to 3 hours, but try not to go under that. This approach gives your digestive system time to fully process the previous meal before preparing for the next.

Reduce your intake of high FODMAP foods. You don't need to eliminate them completely, but try to consume significantly less than usual. Some high FODMAP foods include apples, bread, garlic, onion, milk, beans, watermelon, cashews, pistachios, and pears. Instead of stopping altogether, experiment with smaller serving sizes—aim for no more than a handful. This can also help reduce stress on your digestive tract.

Take a 10-minute walk after meals. 10 mins is all you need. If you want to go longer you can, but 10 works well. This helps move food through your digestive system more efficiently and can alleviate symptoms like gas, bloating, and constipation.

Avoid drinking carbonated beverages right after meals. Bubbly drinks introduce carbon dioxide into the stomach, increasing abdominal fullness and potentially leading to bloating, gas, cramping, and stomach pain, especially if consumed in larger amounts.

Consider supplementing with L-Glutamine. Our bodies naturally produce this amino acid, but supplementation can aid in improving your intestinal barrier, which is essential for preventing harmful substances from leaking into the bloodstream. It can also reduce inflammation in the gut and enhance nutrient absorption, meaning you'll get more out of the food you consume. Additionally, it's said to help relieve bloating, gas, and other common IBS symptoms. If you try it, supplement correctly: avoid taking it with high-protein foods or large meals, and start with low doses, gradually working up to 5g per day.

Some sources say to stay away from dependency on digestive enzymes. They’re more like a Band-Aid and can sometimes mask more serious underlying issues. It can also reduce your body’s ability to produce enzymes and cause other problems. Just be cautious of that. Otherwise, all the strategies I mentioned above are tried and true. Hope this helps!

If you're bloated immediately after eating, that would suggest that the type of food isn't causing it, because there's been no time for it to digest and ferment and such. If it's immediate, check out abdominophrenic dyssynergia (APD), where distention is triggered by sensation of fullness (which kicks in very shortly after ingesting anything).

Atrantil, Simethicone, and NAC, for relief. Enzymes and Digestive bitters are likely to help regularly with meals.

Betaine hcl

30 grams of fiber a day seems to be the answer to many issues.

You’re not alone. I have similar symptoms and haven’t had any luck either. I am currently working on balance my gut bacteria and then working with my naturopath to kill the bad guys & candida that showed up in my GI map. My advice is to listen to your body. If you can, test under the guidance of a naturopath who you trust, and hang in there! It’s a journey that has been constantly testing my patience and acceptance of my condition.

Work on your vagus nerve, many free videos on YouTube. Eat clean food without preservatives. Do beginners ta ichi, qi gong. I am taking glutathione, L glutamine Omega 3, good vitamin c, d3 with k2, and liquid magnesium. It worked wonders for me. Connect with a good holistic practitioner eho is not charging an arm and a leg. I hope you feel better

Histamine intolerance perhaps?

Yes. After years and years of dealing with this and trying to figure it out, i used A.I. to dial in a resolution and it has worked incredibly.

I learned my body was desperate for predictable, gentle fuel. I had always focused on an ultra-healthy Mediterranean diet with loads of colorful variety. Apparently, my body is too sensitive for that.

The solution has been a mix of fasting and a very plain gentle diet with slowly adding foods in. So to heal my stomach for weeks I ate only chicken, potato (or rice), and fully cooked zucchini and carrots. My fasting schedule meal times are 1030am, 2pm, and 5pm. With no eating other times and a solid fasting window. Slowly add foods and track bloating after a few weeks of giving your gut time to heal.

yeah, especially during my week, ughhhh

I just drink water for the most part and let the body do its thing until I'm much better

Not really only if I stuffed myself lol

Yeah but I don’t really mind it so I haven’t tried to avoid it

For me it happens during the evening

Yessir

Hugging a dog helps a lot with pain sometimes.

I make sure to drink water with any meal I think might cause issues later, but if I'm already bloated, lying down flat makes it worse, I can still sleep but I need to be propped up with a couple of pillows so that my chest is higher than my waist.

If I'm already bloated, I'll drink a glass or two of water, it often won't help initially and may hurt but after a while my stomach usually makes a lot of noise then hurts less.

Tummy massages occasionally help.

I have proceeded to get pants and skirts that I can move in a way that my belly can expand the way it needs to. I just wait a while and then fart it all out. No real stuff that helps otherwise. My stomach circumference can easily just go up 30cm in a few minutes, and there's just nothing really helping against that except for waiting it to move until I can either belch or fart.

1. 250 mg gas-x (simethicone)
2. walking. After dinner walks are a staple for my boyfriend and I.
3. tummy massage, in the direction of the colon/digestion

Hot shower, gasx on occasion, heating pad, laying on my back

1.) I never wear form fitting clothes, always a little loose and baggy 2.) I don’t overeat. I eat until right before I’m full. I wait to eat again until I’m actively hungry. It sucks when I’m out to eat with friends and they comment like, “you’ve barely touched your dinner!” But I’d rather not feel like shit and you get more leftovers so whatever!

You might have a sensitivity to a common ingredient. I have sensitivities to garlic, dairy, and eggs, which are in so so many things.

Question: are you taking any probiotics? I find that probiotic anything, including sauerkraut, makes me bloat.

FODMAP diet is key. My body needs 1-2 weeks to cool down. Be strict about it and be patient.

Others only need 2-3 days

Try a low fodmap diet. You can ask chat gpt what’s low fodmap.

Time to go back to a doctor, maybe not the same one, so you can rule out any new health ailments.

There's no cure for IBS but there are things you can do to help the symptoms (assuming this isn't something else)