Re: Severly bloated stomach-especially bad at menstruation
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 22 Aug 2002 12:23:30 -0500 (CDT)
If this complaints happens only during mens. is hormonal dependent,if
not is a gastric disorder and a gastroenterologist Dr. can give you the
proper answer.
At Thu, 22 Aug 2002, Anon wrote:
>
>Hi!
>
>I am hoping that I can get some advice. Have suffered with this
>condition for years-has got worse in the last 3 years. Have visited a
>gynocologist 3 years ago and got the all clear and have been to a doctor
>recently and described my symptoms but he said not to worry- it was
>probably due to all the vegetables I ate as I am a vegetarian but I was
>not happy with this response. The bloating seems to get worse at
>menstruation and also if I have a few glasses of wine.
>
>Have had kidney stones which were removed 8 years ago by lithotrypsy-not
>sure if this has any relevance. Have been on the pill Femodene but came
>off that 2 months ago as it seemed to make matters worse-but now my
>periods are worse than ever-have to spend the first day in bed. Can
>anybody recommend another pill.
>
>I would appreicated any advice and help on this matter
--
Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University
Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy
Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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