Sore and bloated stomach

**Traveller** · January 23rd, 2013, 04:40 PM

I've been naughty the last few days, eating copious amounts of bread and today Maccas

it's all left me sore and bloated to the point I could easily pass for 5 months pregnant.

What's the best way to soothe my stomach? I'm drinking chamomile tea and lots of water but should I have metamucil or something too? I just can't stand the size and pain it's giving me.

**LionsandBears** · January 23rd, 2013, 04:42 PM

Get some apple cider vinegar. Add a tablespoon to a cup and add hot water. Drink. Add 2 tablespoons to a glass and add water. Sip throughout the day/night. If you dont like the taste, add a teaspoon of honey to the mix.

Peppermint tea can also help.

**Traveller** · January 23rd, 2013, 04:57 PM

Silly question but is apple cider vinegar, erm, vinegary? I cannot abide anything remotely vinegar so I'm not sure that would help. Or then again I would probably vomit so that might help lol.

Peppermint tea sounds lovely though, thanks for the suggestion.

**LionsandBears** · January 23rd, 2013, 05:00 PM

Lol. Yes, it's vinegary. It is amazing stuff and works well on tummy upsets but it's an acquired taste. I'll drink it like cordial. DH can't stand it and would rather suffer an upset stomach.

Some yoghurt may help as well.

**Traveller** · January 23rd, 2013, 05:03 PM

Sadly milk upsets my stomach too, I'm a fussy one lol. I might just give the tea a go and see if it helps

**LionsandBears** · January 23rd, 2013, 05:07 PM

hmm. Have you ever been tested for dairy/wheat/gluten intolerances?

**Traveller** · January 23rd, 2013, 05:10 PM

No never, but I've found certain foods disagree with me such as lentils, too much rice, bread, etc. I don't like milk products and rarely eat them but boytwin is allergic to cows milk protein so I wouldn't be surprised if I had a mild intolerance.

**Phteven** · January 23rd, 2013, 05:20 PM

Hot water helps stimulate your stomach which will make things move through faster. You can flavour it with a slice of lemon or some camomile or peppermint or fresh mint.
Exercise - go for brisk walk.

**Tinks** · January 23rd, 2013, 05:38 PM

Take some Eno.

**Traveller** · January 23rd, 2013, 05:42 PM

what's eno?

ETA google answered me

Ok I am all out of peppermint tea, so I might take a brisk walk to the supermarket and get some more and some antacid. Phew, all this for the price of a panini

, next time I'll just order a slice instead.

**MrsBexie** · January 23rd, 2013, 07:09 PM

Can you have the apple cider vinegar while preg?

**Olive** · January 23rd, 2013, 07:30 PM

De-gas and a hot wheat pack
Xx

**LionsandBears** · January 24th, 2013, 10:43 AM

Can you have the apple cider vinegar while preg?

Absolutely. It's really good for you. Helps heal the gut

**Traveller** · January 23rd, 2013, 07:39 PM

The tea has really helped. I might cut out dairy and wheat for a few days though and give myself a break. I'm not normally this bad but equally I don't normally have as much bread so I guess this is a nice confirmation that being a bit careful with what I eat is beneficial to my wellbeing.

**Taurean** · January 23rd, 2013, 08:04 PM

De Gas tablets and peppermint tea then prepare to clear the room, several times!

**AnyDream** · January 23rd, 2013, 08:07 PM

Activated charcoal capsules will do wonders for gaseous issues!

**MrsBexie** · January 25th, 2013, 08:16 PM

Get some apple cider vinegar. Add a tablespoon to a cup and add hot water. Drink. Add 2 tablespoons to a glass and add water. Sip throughout the day/night. If you dont like the taste, add a teaspoon of honey to the mix.

Peppermint tea can also help.

So if I want cold do I do one tablespoon or 2??

**LionsandBears** · January 26th, 2013, 05:12 AM

It doesnt matter. Add as much as you like for taste. The warm water just helps settle the stomach faster.

ETA - I dont actually measure. I just splash some in a glass/mug and add water