Expert: Joanne - 1/26/2008

Question
I am in recovery from eating disorder, i was 6st4, now 8st8 almost reaching a healthy targer for 5`8. But past week ive had terrible stomach pains and bad gas and its really embarassing, do you why this is? and what i could do to stop?
Thanks

Answer
Jess

As you begin to eat a normal diet again, you may experience some problems with your digestive system simply because it hasn't had to work properly for a while.

What do you tend to eat?  Eating a lot of fruit, veg and pulses can cause bad gas, so their intake should be sufficient, but not excessive if this is really bothering you.

Avoid drinking a lot of sodas, and avoid swallowing air when eating, by slowing eating and not slurping drinks.

If you are having a lot of problems after this, then I would think about going to your Dr to make sure that you aren't intolerant to any foodstuffs that you may be eating.

I actually would prefer it if you went and got this checked out anyway, just to make sure that there isn't any serious reason for this occuring!

Joanne