Ballooning

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Hi All

Even though i’m not eating any more than usual, my middle has ballooned , it’s uncomfortable and windy, but not reducing with the expelling of the wind.

Has anyone else had this and has anyone else have anything to suggest to relieve it?

Cecelia. x

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Hi Cecelia,

that sounds all too familiar to me!!! I am hoping that it is just one of the nasties that chemo brings, and that over time it will subside. I’ll be very interested in the responses you get!

Sorry I can’t help,

Take care,

Kelly
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Hi Cecilia
I know the feeling. My stomach feels enormous. I am eating different foods but my weight is the same. I thought mine was due to all the problems I am having with nausea and constipation. At 50 I am worried that I will never get rid of it!

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Thanks Kelly and Jewjew, I’m only little and have a ball round the middle! It’s so uncomfortable and like you I’ve not put on any weight at all. It’s all wind or something!

Cecelia. x

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personally i think it’s a lead ball! certainly feels like one ha ha. Always worse after I eat I think it must be some sort of indigestion. Just wish it would go away!!!
I suppose we wil at least feel different when we are all done.

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Hi Ladies. Me too, and its very uncomfortable. I asked my oncologist and he said its a combination of the chemo and steroids, and will settle once treatment is finished, I am trying to have a walk every day as I have found this helps with the bloated feeling… I have a mate who has recently finished treatment and she gained 2 stone but has now lost it, and looks terrific, so hope that gives everyone a bit of encouragement.
Love Jillianxx

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Hi all

So pleased to hear I am not the only one with this problem, what with the bloated windy feeling and the full bladder all the time I am beginning to feel like a very elderly person. Like Jillian I tend to walk each day which definitely helps, Only problem being post chemo making it around the lake and home to empty my bladder!!!

Take Good care

Kim x

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Thanks all, glad it’s not only me!

Sometimes it hurts like it’s all stretched. Most uncomfortable!

Cecelia. x