Thread: Issues with constant bloating

Long story short:

The past 4 weeks I've been dealing with constant bloating, it won't go away. I've been constipated and I'm currently about 10 days late from my next menstruation. I'm not pregnant, I went to see a doctor 3 weeks ago and got checked out. The doctor placed me on a OTC stool softener and an antacid. Three weeks later, I'm still having issues with the bloating. I've been having bowel movements once a day now for 2 weeks. I've been told to stay on a high fiber diet with LOTS of water. I have eaten a few things that have given me issues on a couple of occasions since seeing the doctor which have caused bowel movement trouble for a few days then I seem to be ok...

But why am I still heavily bloated? I still look like I'm 5 months pregnant. And it doesn't seem to be getting any better... Can anyone please tell me what's wrong or what I should be doing? I would go back to a doctor but I don't have health insurance and that visit I had 3 weeks ago cost me almost $300.