Bloating, Gas, Constipation & Pain YUCK

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Registered: 10-23-2003
Bloating, Gas, Constipation & Pain YUCK
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Thu, 09-08-2005 - 10:39am

Hi Ladies - I am fairly new to the board and I really need some advice. For the past few months I have had weight gain, bloating, gas, constipation and headaches. No all at the same time, but I have a terrible headache every day... I have a horrible pain in my lower left side of my stomach and in my lower back. My stomach has gotten puff over the past few months. I always feel tired and worn down. I have been taking laxatives to relieve the constipation, but I think I am starting to rely on them.

I went to my gyno for my annual and she did a pelvic exam and said nothing feels unusual. She ran some blood test and everything came back okay. I am scheduled for an ultra sound later in the month, but I am not sure it's "female" related?

I am only 28, but I feel 88. I workout a few times a week and try to eat a pretty healthy diet.. If you can relate and have any advice - I would love to hear from you!! I need relief...

Thanks -
Brandy

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Registered: 10-14-2003
Thu, 09-08-2005 - 4:07pm

Hi and Welcome Brandy,


Well

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Registered: 10-23-2003
Fri, 09-09-2005 - 3:12pm

Thanks Wren - I appreciate the advice. I do need to start writing everything down to see if certain foods trigger the pain. I drink a lot of water and have been exercising - I will throw in a bit more fiber and see if that helps..
Thanks a lot *this is a very informative message board.

Brandy

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Registered: 10-14-2003
Fri, 09-09-2005 - 5:00pm

Brandy,

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Registered: 03-23-2003
Fri, 09-09-2005 - 8:56pm

Hi Brandy!


Welcome aboard!