intense bloating

[judy45]

I have been experiencing incredible bloating, where my stomach is as much as 2 inches larger. I am taking a probiotic (a mild one) and baking soda probably once or twice a day (Drs. orders) and calcium 3 times daily. I have heard all these can cause bloating. I was wondering if anyone else has had the same experience and what you did to resolve it?

[ICNDonna]

You may have what we call an IC belly --- it seems to puff up when we flare. How long have you been taking the probiotic? Some probiotics need to be started at a very low dose and gradually increased.

Donna

[judy45]

I have been on the probiotic for over a month, starting with one pill a day and working my way up to three. It is still a very mild one

[katjonez]

I tried the yogurt with the probiotic in it but it really flared me and especially made my belly swell.