any travelers around???
#207213 - 08/21/05 01:21 PM
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hi guys--
i have a question: i just noticed that i have been really really bloated since thursday, which is when i returned from my europe-vacation. [Q]: could the airplane ride have caused a bloating aftermath?? perhaps as a result of such high altitude?? i know that flying thru so many time changes screws up menstration but when i flew over to europe, i actually had no aftermath symptoms.
and also since returning, ive been having more gas/IBS symptoms [though ive been going]. will this all level out in a week or so? after the jet lag leaves?? ive been falling asleep around 10ish and waking up exactly once at 4 and then sleeping only again until 7. also ive been drinking more water?? i dont know if thats good or not--for the month i was gone, i usually only drank enough water at night for the psyllium to work; some in the morning if it was hot but usually iced tea/juice.
thanks for any advice! hope it wasnt too long 
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VEGAN ASHLEY~IBS/C
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I really don't have any practical advice, because I never ever fly, but I wanted to sympathize a little, at least - every time I travel, even just a little road trip, I'm fine the entire time I'm gone, but I get back home and then I'm all screwed up for a few days. I imagine some of that is coming into play for you, too.
I hope you get some good advice from other travelers and that you feel better quickly!
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I've traveled a lot and my poor belly always hates it! I think the long flights really do something to you. I studied in london 2 yrs ago, and I remember the day I got in I spent the whole day in the bathroom sick as can be. I think the time differences mess up your internal clock, and when that happens, your body just re-acts. Our bodies are more fragile and therefore can't handle the stress of travel. But I only feel really bloated and 'off' for about 2-3 days and then I'm usually allright! Hope that helps!
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thanks
#207438 - 08/22/05 10:08 AM
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thanks casey  youre so nice! i really think it could be from all the time changes and stuff! my plane ride was so long  my BF and i left at 730AM amsterdam-time and got back to america finally at 245PM chicago-time but our whole flight was 8.5 hours!! i think i went thru 3 or 4 time zones?? anyway, thanks for the advice! i noticed too that i was fine my whole trip--member my post!? take care hun!
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