My Stomach Is Really Loud

[mindiloo]

I've been gluten free since October but my stomach is still really loud, especially when I'm laying down. I'll be laying on the couch or in bed and my stomach just yells at me, it can be pretty loud sometimes! It happens when I'm hungry, full, satisfied, anything.

It is pretty annoying, especially when I'm around people. Any ideas of what's causing it or what will make it stop?

[Anthony22]

I have this problem, too, and it is ruining my life!

[rubyred]

I have this too, but it's mostly after I eat. Before going gluten-free, it used to be really bad. It was so embarassing! Now, it still happens sometimes and I get anxiety over it. Just today, I was eating lunch at my desk and after my stomach started making digesting noises, which sometimes can sound like gas.....totally embarassing! Thankfully it happens way less but it makes me wonder, am I eating small amounts of gluten???? Or is my stomach just a loud digester? I don't know...I wish I had some suggestions for you but I experience this too, so I dunno!

[jordanandnadia]

I don't know the cause of it, but mine does it too, some days are worse than others....

Today is really bad, it sucks being at work because I feel like everyone can hear my stomach. I've been trying to reschedule my meetings so I don't have to be sitting across the table from anyone while my tummy is acting up.

Sorry I can't be of help, but you're not alone!

[ravenwoodglass]

I almost always carried a sweater or jacket since childhood that I could fold up and put on my lap to muffle the noise so I definately know what your talking about.

For me there is a direct relationship to eating food that I am intolerant to and the rumbling. In my case there were two big offenders other than gluten, soy and dairy. Can't say for sure that it the reason for you but you could try eliminating both and then if the rumbles stop add each back in one at a time and see if they produce the rumbles return.

[sbj]

In general, I believe that loud digestive noises indicate a healthy digestive system. It's normal. In some cases it may be caused by a tumor. I have also read that it may be caused by bacterial overgrowth of the small intestine. If that was the case, you might also have increased flatulence and abdominal bloating.

One possible fix?

"Fortunately, we were able to solve the problem by giving her a teaspoon of olive oil with her breakfast. (Fatty acids that are released from the digestion of fat and oils in the intestine are potent blockers of intestinal contractions. The olive oil reduced her borborygmi by reducing the strength of her intestinal contractions.)"

I have a very loud stomach and the gluten free diet hasn't changed a thing. For me it is important to eat the same amount of food each day at the same time each day. If my schedule is thrown off then my tummy seems to rumble when it expects to be fed. However, it is certainly not the case that a stomach rumbles when it is hungry so eating is not the answer.

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[mindiloo]

thanks for your replies, it's good to know that it's pretty common. if i find any way to help it i'll be sure to let you all know!

[raisin]

I do not believe abnormally loud digestion is a sign of a healthy system.

Because I have such extreme reactions to even the smallest traces of gluten, it was easy for me to identify my stomach only makes noises when I've been "contaminated" somehow. It is possible, if your stomach is still making noises, your getting cross-contaminated.

Slippery elm or chamomile seem to help quiet my stomach, while coffee makes it louder.