On examination my gp has discovered a palable abd aorta bruit , also soft left femoral bruit .

Feeling weak tired and very tender in the abdominal area 

Deirdre never heard of what you describe hear, will look it up, like you Feeling weak tired and very tender in the abdominal area , bloating, swelling and feeling nauseated most the time, given up gluten as advised, helped at first but not making much difference. Looks like a trip back to the gp for me.  Just looked it up, have you any other symptoms?