Issues with appetite/bloating after eating

[snoack]

Over the last few weeks, I've been going through this thing where I feel horribly, disgustingly bloated almost every time I eat. Additionally, I don't really have much of an appetite and feel like I'm forcing food down. I haven't lost any strength, I'm sleeping fine, and I'm not experiencing any real stress- quite the opposite. Haven't made any significant dietary changes or changes in medication.

Before anybody suggests that I talk to my doctor (I'll be going to see him again in the not to distant future, overdue for my 2 month check in for my Type II diabetes), just wanted to see if anybody around my age (50 in June) has experienced anything similar and what you might have done about it. As it is, I'm going to start off by making some significant reductions in gluten consumption, as I read you can develop Celiac's later in life. Any idea anybody else has would be helpful for the interim until my doctor and I determine whether or not we should get any kind of blood workup for this.

[MiklaDfar]

Is it upper (like acid reflux) or lower? Do you burb a lot or feel nauseous at all or are constipated? Is it after every meal or certain meals (food types... e.g., gluten as you mentioned)?

You can try cutting back on some foods (whole grains, dairy, some veggies) and substitute something else to see if that helps. You may have developed an intolerance to some foods so changing a bit (especially gluten and acidic) may point to what it is.

I used to feel bloated if I ate too fast (then I would burb a lot do to air I was forcing down).

[SuperZar]

A few months ago I noticed I'd get very bloated after eating beans, chick peas etc. Never had a problem in the past. Oh well...

[trickyB]

Not sure how long you have had DM but could be gastroparesis. Seeing your doctor isn't a bad idea. Good luck.

[acrawlingchaos]

If you have recently made changes to your diet / activity level, it is normal.

[snoack]

Thanks all. Diet has been a little lax the last few weeks, going to tighten back up and see if that make a difference. Activity level has been somewhat sporadic as well. Normally hustling 6-7 days a week this time of year with baseball and training, but we changed training facilities and the weather has been so bad. Appreciate the flags for the other things to look into as well.

[x-trainer ben]

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[djflex]

I have a hiatel hernia and this happens often to me. Could be your issue

[AndroShock]

I have the same symptoms. I tried the lactose intolerance thing, had upper and lower endoscopes, no ulcers, nothing. How is your blood sugar. They are finally getting to the root of my problems, not saying it is yours. Some of my difficulties stem from what they call glucose intolerance. I also have abnormal levels of glucagon. Sometimes it feel like it takes forever for my stomach to empty. They can test that too.

[ridefattires]

It has been determined that celiac, diabetes , thyroid are all linked. It is also believed that celiac is hereditary.
There is a simple blood test for the antibodies associated with celiac. If you cut gluten from your diet prior to seeing your doc it will effect the outcome of that test. Getting you GI tract scoped is what will give true results. Celiac can be mild to wild.

I personally believe bloating is associated with wheat in general. I have removed most wheat from my diet except for the occasional tortilla . No more bloating.

My wife was in her late fortys when she was diagnosed with celiac. Never had a problem before that.

Gmo wheat is also a big problem in my opinion. Track you food intake and symptoms and see what the stats tell you
Good luck.

[tmf2004]

have you ever had a food allergy test.. I just recently got tested for allergies and in the panel where some foods to test for.. I had no idea that i was allergic to whole eggs, whole wheat, soy, and pork... So it could possibly be the foods or some of the foods your eating.. but i can't give up eggs

[scullin]

Id start with a cleanse for a few days and getting diet back on track. I did that back in February and it helped a lot.

[latebloomingmom]

I have been dealing with this exact thing for awhile now..
doc said it was gurd and had me on acid reducers but kept telling him its not heartburn or up in my throat
so I stopped taking the meds
started taking probiotics and garlic to help with good bacteria
couple weeks ago I cut back on dairy
this week its wheat

I am starting to feel better

[MecGen]

I thought I would throw this out there
I have had stomach issues for most of my life. One thing that really effects bloating for me is calcium and glucosamine supplements. I missed it, my doc missed it, but the pharmacist caught it. I took calcium and glucosamine after eating...

Good luck with it

[snoack]

I have a hiatel hernia and this happens often to me. Could be your issue

Very well could be. I do have a hernia that needs to be fixed, and recently it has been causing me some discomfort.