Why am I so bloated

(Dee Eichler) #1

5 day into keto and constantly bloated. Had only coffee this morning and pants are so tight. Just had lunch eggs and aspargus and need to put my pjs on.

(Bethany) #2

Hey! Keto usually reduces bloating rather than causing it. Can you share a little more about what exactly you’re eating? Anything that you’ve never really eaten before? Are you adding lots of salt? Do you take any medications? Also - is it bloating, or more stomach pains?

#3

Asparagus can do that to me - I have to limit myself to small amounts of the skinny ones.

(Dee Eichler) #4

Definitely bloating, no pain or gas. Other than mct oil I haven’t added anything new. It was just odd that I bloated on an empty stomach

(Dee Eichler) #5

Also I am on heart, thyroid and cholesterol meds

(Bethany) #6

From what you mentioned, I would suggest holding off on the MCT oil for a while. It can cause some serious gastrointestinal issues for some people, including bloating. If you had never had it before, it is the most likely cause. That’s the only thing I can speak (write?) into. There are lots of changes happening in that first week or two. Things definitely get a lot better!

(squirrel-kissing paper tamer) #8

Heart meds for CHF? Are you at risk of developing ascites?

Is edema or abdominal bloating a side effect of any of your meds?

Is your increase in electrolytes (salt especially) going to effect you differently based on your need for heart meds?

(Dee Eichler) #9

No, and I am a 67 female. No edema or pain just bloating in abdomen
I’ll stop the mct oil and see if it makes a difference

#10

Your body is experiencing a die off of yeast, gaseous monster for a while.

(Omar) #11

Coffee can stop the bile production necessary for digesting fat in some people.

In my case BPC is a killer

(Allie) #12

Asparagus would be the likely culprit based on my personal experiences, I avoid it completely.

(Running from stupidity) #13

Wow, size discrimination even with vegetables.

#14

Only asparagus. All of the animals in my life are at least chubby :wink:

(Kitty) #15

Ohhh! That’s it! MCT oil caused bloating for me when I first started using it. It doesn’t cause bloating now that I’m used to it. Just start with really small amounts; 1-3 tsp/day.

#16

Hi Dee! I was just commenting on another post about bloating HEAVILY over the past week or so. I’ve even gained back a few pounds! :tired_face: I’m about 4 weeks in and the only thing I’ve added is MCT oil to my morning tea or coffee. I wonder if that’s the culprit? I decided to skip it this morning and for the next few mornings to see if the bloating goes away. I’ll report back any changes/updates.

(Dee Eichler) #17

Great, thanks