what makes you bloated?

3 million different things, I think! I've given up everything "bad," and I sometimes swell up off and on for half the month. Actually, mine seems to be due to some hormonal/immune-system thing; sometimes I also wonder if I'm sensitive to some of my nutritional supplements!

A lot of almost everything makes me bloated, so I am not sure what exactly triggers it, did eat 2 tacos for lunch about an hour ago, BLOATED! Drinking peppermint tea right now as I read the BB, already helping my poor tummy flatten out.

enna,Wheat seemed to be the big trigger for bloating for me. I cut it out and my tummy was flat again. I also don't have any dairy products because it triggers D for me. I use a lot of rice and rice milk products now.

How do you know you have problems with Wheat? i have considered this - but sometimes i eat it and i am fine - so i have been assuming it can't be that!It sounds really hard to give up wheat - it is everywhere!!!MuStang..what is 1/2%milk? is that a brand name? Not sure we get that in the UK? I have not heard of lactaid either?I was never a huge milk fan though - i just used to have it in cereal. I do miss things like custard and porridge and sauces that are made with milk though... and the other night my boyfriend made toad in the hole and used milk to make the batter and i thought i would be ok - but i blew up like a balloon and felt awful for the rest of that night and the next day!! So i miss it in that context to - i have been thinking of trying soy milk - but don't know if that tastes funny?

Enna,All that 1/2% lowfat milk means is that it has less fat in it. Not really sure how to explain it, it seems to hepl me, I used to drink the whole milk. WHAT IS LACTOSE INTOLERANCE? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lactose intolerance is an inability to digest lactose -- the milk sugar found in dairy foods. This is caused by a deficiency of the natural enzyme called lactase (say LACK-TAYS) which breaks down the milk sugar to make it digestible. Left undigested, the milk sugar lactose (say LACK-TOES) can lead to the production of gas, bloating, diarrhea and stomach discomfort. WHAT IS LACTAID? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------LACTAID is the original dairy digestive supplement that works naturally to make dairy foods more digestible. LACTAID actually contains the natural enzyme, lactase, that breaks down the milk sugar, lactose, in dairy foods, and helps you enjoy them without stomach discomfort. So before you dig into your next bowl of ice cream, eat that chunk of cheese, or swallow that glass of milk, just take LACTAID, and enjoy! IS LACTAID RIGHT FOR YOU? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Yes, if you've given up calcium-rich dairy foods because you experience digestive discomforts such as gas, bloating or diarrhea when you eat foods such as milk, ice cream or cheese. LACTAID may encourage you to enjoy these dairy foods again. HOW TO ENJOY DAIRY FOODS AGAIN --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Millions of people are discovering that there is a way to enjoy dairy products without dealing with discomfort, thanks to LACTAID. LACTAID is the first supplement that naturally restores the enzyme in your body that makes dairy foods more digestible. LACTAID can let you enjoy the goodness of milk, yogurt, ice cream, cheese and other delicious and nutritious dairy foods without experiencing the problems of lactose intolerance.I hope this gives you a better understanding.

osgev - ha ha ! I wasn't thinking - sorry!toad in the whole is a yummy yorkshire thing! where you make some spongey battery type stuff with eggs and flour and milk and then cook some saussages - and put them in a dish with the battery mixture drizzled over them and put them in the oven. Out comes toad in the hole - sausages are the toad i think - no real toads i'm glad to say!!! It's a bit like a big savoury cake with sausages in! Sadly i think the milk did me in! I remember when i was little i didn't know what it was either - and we were in this hotel and it was on the menu and i asked my mum what it was - i thought it sounded disgusting so i asked the waiter for "toad in the hole - without the hole" and he looked very wearily at me and said "so you want sausages?" i felt so silly!!! lolI am experimenting with leaving stuff out. feel ok so far today - but have only had toast...so maybe gluten is ok? I do hope so.my big suspicions are carbohydrate and apples...but i am hoping that in moderation they will be ok!It is lunch time now - i am about to have some rice and veg and an apple! wish me luck!!!

Good Question.if we had the answer we wouldn't be here? Experiment! enna here's a good place for "IDK".(I don't know). ------------------BJV/Female__(D)

osgev - i think you are right - lets change the name! I would be much happier saying i had IDK syndrome sounds more mysterious though eh?and BB - don't despair - just cos somethings are bad for some folks doesn't mean it will be for you - that's the think about this sydrome - everyone is different...just try and see what works for you.