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My Belly Feels So Gross!

cO-ol

By cO-ol
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cO-ol
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My belly feels HORRIBLE. Like, anything touching it, just feels... gross. I can't explain it any other way. I'm wearing a blanket and I have my legs raised up so the blanket won't touch my belly. It doesn't hurt it just feels SO GROSS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've always had this issue, but normally it just meant wearing any kind of pants was a problem (but occasionally it was like this, where EVERYTHING touching my belly felt bad). I wear pants for work, and I have to wear maternity pants (and sometimes scrubs are OK) because regular pants are so uncomfortable.

I have to work tomorrow. I have to wear pants!!!!! The thought is HORRIFYING.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell me I'm not the only one who experiences this! And what can I do to stop it???? OMG MY BELLY FEELS SO HORRIBLE Y'ALL. I can't tell if I'm getting CC'd or it's an intolerance to something. It felt immediately worse after eating some chocolate that's dairy, soy, and gluten-free.

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My belly feels HORRIBLE. Like, anything touching it, just feels... gross. I can't explain it any other way. I'm wearing a blanket and I have my legs raised up so the blanket won't touch my belly. It doesn't hurt it just feels SO GROSS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've always had this issue, but normally it just meant wearing any kind of pants was a problem (but occasionally it was like this, where EVERYTHING touching my belly felt bad). I wear pants for work, and I have to wear maternity pants (and sometimes scrubs are OK) because regular pants are so uncomfortable.

I have to work tomorrow. I have to wear pants!!!!! The thought is HORRIFYING.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell me I'm not the only one who experiences this! And what can I do to stop it???? OMG MY BELLY FEELS SO HORRIBLE Y'ALL. I can't tell if I'm getting CC'd or it's an intolerance to something. It felt immediately worse after eating some chocolate that's dairy, soy, and gluten-free.

You are not alone!!! When I'm having a flare (my latest has lasted for 5 months and counting) I have to put books between my seatbelt and my belly just to be able to tolerate a car ride. I'm sitting here right now feeling your (and my) pain. I know I've seen other threads about things you can take for bloating but I don't remember the dates or the exact thread. Someone more knowledgeable than I am will answer you soon. I'm new to Celiac (and an ulcer and IBS - diagnosed last June) so I'm not the most experienced. I just waned to get a reply to you ASAP so you didn't feel alone in this. Just remember that this forum has the best people I've ever been lucky enough to meet. As for work tomorrow does a loose dress feel more comfortable? Have you tried ice? Hang in there and feel free to PM me!

Loey

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cO-ol
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As for work tomorrow does a loose dress feel more comfortable? Have you tried ice? Hang in there and feel free to PM me!

Loey

Unfortunately black pants are part of the dress code. :( I've seen (non-skinny!) coworkers wear (and get away with) leggings though they're not technically allowed; those usually feel semi-OK.

Just remember that this forum has the best people I've ever been lucky enough to meet.

Amen to that! :D I remember praying for earthly beings who understood me years ago, and hey, look. (I'm godless now, but shhhhh). :P

I'm due for my period in about a week (or less, if the 35ish-day cycle isn't going to be the norm for me...) I wonder how much that has an effect?

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My belly feels HORRIBLE. Like, anything touching it, just feels... gross. I can't explain it any other way. I'm wearing a blanket and I have my legs raised up so the blanket won't touch my belly. It doesn't hurt it just feels SO GROSS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've always had this issue, but normally it just meant wearing any kind of pants was a problem (but occasionally it was like this, where EVERYTHING touching my belly felt bad). I wear pants for work, and I have to wear maternity pants (and sometimes scrubs are OK) because regular pants are so uncomfortable.

I have to work tomorrow. I have to wear pants!!!!! The thought is HORRIFYING.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell me I'm not the only one who experiences this! And what can I do to stop it???? OMG MY BELLY FEELS SO HORRIBLE Y'ALL. I can't tell if I'm getting CC'd or it's an intolerance to something. It felt immediately worse after eating some chocolate that's dairy, soy, and gluten-free.

I wore dresses until it got really cold because my stomach was bloated and in pain 24/7. It hurt to have anything pressed against my stomach, I could not stand it, not even a seatbelt! Then I wore pants I could not button!!Then I started cuting out a lot of things. What made me able to buttom my pants again was giving up corn! Going grain free has been amazing! I hope one day I am healed enough to add some things back in. I feel for now, I'm still damaged and certain foods are hard to digest. I miss a lot, but enjoy the low pain days and I do not miss the terrible bloat. I do have bad days sometimes, I work in a school and the lunchroom kills me! Hang in there! Keep a food diary and see if certain foods bother you.

Loey Rising Star
Loey
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Unfortunately black pants are part of the dress code. :( I've seen (non-skinny!) coworkers wear (and get away with) leggings though they're not technically allowed; those usually feel semi-OK.

Amen to that! :D I remember praying for earthly beings who understood me years ago, and hey, look. (I'm godless now, but shhhhh). :P

I'm due for my period in about a week (or less, if the 35ish-day cycle isn't going to be the norm for me...) I wonder how much that has an effect?

Again, just hang in there and feel free to PM me. I would imagine that expecting your period would definitely add to all you're going through. I'm 58 now but when I did have my period I suffered from serious bloating. My original GI in NJ (an angel) felt I had gone undiagnosed for decades. Again, a dress might provide you with more comfort (if it's not too cold where you live). I'm in RI and wear nightgowns and oversized sweats at home but the sweats still seem to hurt. It'strange that I'm at my lowest weight ever (lost 45 pounds) and can't wear any of my small clothes.

Hang in there and again, feel free to PM.

Healing Hugs,

Loey

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Some acidophilus might help-probiotics. I've used Nature Made and Country Life. Plenty of water.

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oh its so nice to not feel alone here!!! im very sensitive to pants and the way they fit my abdomen... i prefer everything super ULTRA LOW... and all of my tights and pantyhose have the elastic waiste bands cut out of them. sometimes my intestines hurt just watching someone else wear pants that cut in to their stomachs

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