ken870 Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 i was wondering how many of you have trouble with their stomach swelling because mine swells all the time and this makes me look like i am having a baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxine Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Being bloated is a way of life for me. I have to wear pants that are loose on me to allow for the bloat. Morning is the only time I'm not as bloated. As soon as I get my day going----the bloat starts.Maxine :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordila Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 I bloat frequently. It's due to a few things: blood pooling (if I stand too long) or gastroparesis. I seem to deal more with the latter than the former but the result is still the same - looking preggers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawn Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Yes, I frequently look 8 months pregnant.I wear elastic waist pants. I have a couple pair of regular jeans but as the day goes on I have them unzipped as I can't stand it.It even bothers me to wear a bra. I can't wait to get home and take it off.Haven't found a cause, some days are worse than others.Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken870 Posted October 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 what medicine can you take to help with stomach swelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiactec Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 I get bloating from gastroparesis. there are meds for it, or specifically to help empty the stomach - these meds are called prokinetics and help to move food along the GI tract/stomach if your problem is with motility issues such as gastroparesis......some prokinetics include domperidone, reglan (a type of anti-emetic, which also has prokinetic properties), erythromycin (type of antibiotic), and cisapride.Depending on the cause of your "stomach swelling", these may or may not help.Have you talked to your doctor about it? Hope you start feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken870 Posted October 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 i am going to a heart doctor for pots would he be able to give me something for my stomach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flop Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Some doctors are willing to prescribe for problems outside their area but I suspect most cardiologists would advise you to see your PCP or a gastroenterologist.Flop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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