Is this an IBS symptom
#124249 - 11/21/04 08:58 AM
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Augie
Reged: 10/27/04
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I find myself "gulping" or swallowing air, especially in the morning when I wake up. Maybe this is not IBS related, but I tend to associate any gas or GI irregularity to IBS? I don't chew gum or suck on hard candy or do any of the other habits that would cause air swallowing. Anyone have this or think it's IBS related?
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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Yep! Especially after my first hot drink (even if it's decaf soy tea!). It's kind of like hic-cups only not really. Like you said, gulping. I don't do it every day but it definately happens. Hope this helps.
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Amy
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Thanks for your input. I was wondering if this what yet just another one of the multitude of symptoms IBS can cause or if some new problem had crept into my life!
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~ Beth
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I don't know if you've had a gastroscopy but I have and suffer from reflux (which is apparantly very common according to my doctor) so I assumed it had something to do with that. It kinda sux really cause every time it happens you know your adding to your problems!
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Does that mean you can't do peppermint tea because I drink a that. Didn't think I had reflux, just air gulping. Never had that test you mentioned and I thought I had them all!
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~ Beth
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Hey! Gastroscopy was one of the first tests I had when I started going to doctors about tummy pain. It's where they test you for coeliac (sp?) disease with a tube that goes down your throat and see's if the hairs are standing up or not. I found out then. Apparantly the flap in my throat that keeps food down doesn't work. Technically they say you shouldn't drink peppermint tea when you have it but I don't have a problem. I even take a mug to bed with me sometimes and don't have any trouble (I spend all night running to the loo though  ) Maybe ask your doctor about it, I noticed in another thread you weren't sure if you had gluten intolerance or not so maybe he/she would know?
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