Hi guys,
Could really use a little help or advice with my recent digestive issues. I'm 24, have always been pretty healthy and never experienced any bad stomach problems barring the very occasional virus. I have a fairly good diet (could probably do with eating a little more fruit) and keep fit.
I guess it started a couple of months ago. I switched to a new protein shake and experienced quite bad flatulence and was perhaps a little constipated but wasn't in any pain and apart from the bad odour of the gas, it wasn't bothering me at all. I have since stopped using this shake. Then a couple of weeks ago I had a couple of days of diarrhea - to be fair there was a virus going round at the time - and then went back to being more constipated. I took Pepto Bismol for a couple of days and this seemed to sort things out, my toilet visits were basically back to normal and I wasn't constipated or having diarrhea. My PB tablets ran out and then suddenly the last few days I've had really bad stomach cramps and trapped wind. The cramps were particularly bad when I was on a date on Wednesday and I felt so uncomfrtable. I went to the GP and he said it could be a huge range of things, possibly IBS, and prescribed Mebeverine. I have taken these for 2 days and haven't experienced much change but am now constipated again and feel slightly sick as well as gassy. I have some blood tests next week and my GP wasn't at all convinced that it's IBS, am I best off not taking Mebeverine until he's more sure? And if so can someone recommend something to take? Was thinking about going back to BP and maybe use Peppermint Oil tablets too...
I've just started a new relationship and really want to get my digestion back on track, the stomach pain and gas of the last few days has been getting me down/playing on my mind.
It might be acid reflux (or maybe IBS) from what you are saying, the best thing is to drink lots of milk. Try staying away from sour and acidic foods. Try having a lot of bananas and berries. Obviously I might not be 100% right, even if I am it's definitely nothing to worry about.
Some symptoms of Acid reflux:
1 Burping
2 Nausea after eating
3 Stomach fullness or bloating
4 Upper abdominal pain and discomfort
5 Feeling of food in lower throught
6 Heartburn
Try going to your GP and asking about both, present all the symptoms you have and he might prescribe you some Lansoprazole to start off with.
Hope this helps, get well soon!
*Please do not use this message as a definite diagnosis*
Hi deejayh,
Thanks very much for your reply. I haven't felt particularly bloated, been nauseous or had heartburn and the burping only became particularly prominent once I started taking Mebeverine. I haven't taken it the last couple of days and I certainly haven't felt any worse without it.
It may just be wishful thinking but I am beginning to think that the diarrhea and cramps may have been part of a virus. After all they only lasted a couple of days and the only consistent symptom I've had is constipation and excessive flatulence. I've decided to stop taking protein shakes for a week to see if this helps matters as I've read that a high protein diet can lead to constipation (although having said this I always take in a fair amount of water and fibre). So yeah, essentially I'm just down to constipation, flatulence & occasional noises coming from my stomach. I've started taking Senna for the last couple of days and have eaten prunes & dried apricots to try and help things along. If this doesn't work is there something else I can try? Just want to get my digestion back on track!
You can try to eat less acidic and hot foods if you do. Theres not really much more you could so without a doctor.