Relief from bloating, gas, cramps??

ksmiller

HI-  I'm still super early in my pregnancy, but I have been having horrible bloating, feeling gassy & crampy.  Most days I feel like this and it's been awful.  Any recommendations on what I can do, eliminate from my diet, etc... to help out?  Should I take more fiber?  TIA!

Molluskwrangler

My doc said I could take Gas-x which is almost instant relief...call your doc to be sure though.

Dairy will make some people gassy even if they didn't have a dairy sensitivity before.  

Belle2176

Thank you for asking this question since I too have all the same symptoms and concerns. I am just over 4 weeks and the dr. office wants me to come in at 7 weeks. She did tell me over the phone I could take GasX or Phazyme but NO pepto bismol for the 1st trimester...which I used to grab for 1st. 

I got a bottle of regular strength Tylenol for the cramps and try to take a little as possible, but the cramps get pretty intense at times then subside. From others I have talked to thats been thru it before this seems common, but it sure feels like I'm having menstral cramps and that I might start my cycle any minute. Have others felt the cramps like this??? I'm also pretty sensitive to pain so it may just be me LOL! God help and be with me 9mos. down the road! I know its still early early on so I am prepared for better or worse until we get the 1st ultrasound and see/hear more

NavyGMWife

Drinking lots and I mean lots of water helps.

Nechie122

For me, the key is portion control. If I eat too much, yikes! So small meals (more frequently to stave off hunger) are really helpful. I used to eat out 2-3 times/week but now I avoid restaurants like the plague -- not worth the pain.