Abdominal Pain....cause For Concern?

[frankie01]

I was diagnosed with gluten and lactose intolerance a couple of years ago now, so I'm definitely aware of all the side effects of eating food with gluten in them and i usually just dismiss most of my aches/pains/mood swings due to their relation to eating the wrong foods ( only occasionally, its hard to be good all the time!!!) but my abdominal pain has been a constant even when i'm very strict with my diet.

The pain only occurs when i put pressure on the area, it's like a dull ache and eventually leads to a nausea feeling. It means i cant sleep with my arm resting anywhere near my stomach, sit at a normal desk for long periods of time ( cos you tend to slouch forward creating pressure) or wear tight clothes.

Has anyone had similar experiences to this? Is it normal??

BTW-I have had major problems with bloating since my diagnosis, its my most obvious symptom, I will bloat the whole way round my tummy and lower back 2cm above n below my belly button ( my lil sis is the same).

[oceangirl]

Have you been completely gluten-free for awhile or no? If so, have you checked all personal products- shampoos, make-up, soaps and all? The bloat is common with celiac but should be better as you eliminate gluten. Of course it could also be other intolerances showing up- you may need to keep a food log for awhile to test for this. If you are female, you may want to see an Ob-Gyn just to rule out feminine issues.

Feel better,

lisa

[CeliacAlli]

I was diagnosed with gluten and lactose intolerance a couple of years ago now, so I'm definitely aware of all the side effects of eating food with gluten in them and i usually just dismiss most of my aches/pains/mood swings due to their relation to eating the wrong foods ( only occasionally, its hard to be good all the time!!!) but my abdominal pain has been a constant even when i'm very strict with my diet.

The pain only occurs when i put pressure on the area, it's like a dull ache and eventually leads to a nausea feeling. It means i cant sleep with my arm resting anywhere near my stomach, sit at a normal desk for long periods of time ( cos you tend to slouch forward creating pressure) or wear tight clothes.

Has anyone had similar experiences to this? Is it normal??

BTW-I have had major problems with bloating since my diagnosis, its my most obvious symptom, I will bloat the whole way round my tummy and lower back 2cm above n below my belly button ( my lil sis is the same).

It happens to me a lot at school because I am sitting at a desk slouching forward to write. I don't really know why or how to prevent it but it happens. And in reply to oceangirl..I wouldn't be surprised if it was feminine issues in me.

[oceangirl]

Allison,

"Glutenings" are worse around the time of menstruation for any people on this board, I believe. But, if bloat and pain persist after removing gluten I would consult a Gyn just to check out ovaries and other potentially troublesome female organs.

lisa