i think there is a slight pyschological aspect to this for all of us, but for some, certainly me, its a physical illness, the pyscological factor is pnly a small part.

perhaps some of us should try and start the canidida diet together.. and update on here, share meal ideas etc

I'm still battling on. I've been taking activia probiotic yogurt and dannon probiotic smoothies, but they haven't had too much of an impact yet. I just ate a peach about five minutes ago, and it set my stomach noises to full blast. How is that even possible?

I went to the doctor and got a prescription for some famotodine, which is supposed to help with stomach acids. I'm about to start that and I hope that helps a bit. I've been getting severe hunger pains in the mornings, and I think they are due to stomach acids. I got tested for H. Pylori but apparently the test came back negative.

As for life in general, what can I say? It's incredibly depressing for me to think that stomach noises are keeping from doing the things I want to do in life. Many of my friends are now going to law school, and I'm stuck having to isolate myself taking tests in the center for students with disabilities. And like others have stated, I try and not let this control my life, but its just not possible.

Ok so I just stumbled onto something gnarly. If you go on youtube and search for stomach noises/rumbles/gurgles there are tons and tons of videos of people posting their stomach noises. I don't really know what to make of it, but it's definitely something I found interesting (and amusing).

Just thought i'd say a quick hello! Had a fantastic few months eating whatever i want and not having to worry about the damn stomach noises (haven't even noticed them to be honest!) but unfortunately that is all about to come to an end as i start my year-long work placement on Mon. Yikes! Hope you're all doing ok.

Coast, i just had a look at some of the videos on YouTube - ew!

Same.. same.. same.. I had my girlfriend over to watch a movie and my stomach would growl the for about thirty minutes.. It would stop being so constant and change to every 5 minutes or so. So the next time I had her over I ate a whole bunch of food to the point where I couldn't eat anymore.. I sat on the couch, same spot and right away it started to growl again.. It's ridiculous and awfully annoying =\ It's not at all that i'm hungry but I wish I new how to fix it..

Hello everyone,

I hope everyone is doing better. I know everyone has tried so many things and everyone is getting frusterated. I know I have not been on here for sometime, but it's just that I have been so busy with work. I am going to the doctors (GI) to checked up for Chrohns Disease. I noticied that when I take Zinc and fiber in the morning I don't have that many noises throughout the day.

In the next couple of months I plan to start my Candida diet again and take some OxyPowder. I also have some Cipro and Flagyl, that I will also take to clean my system. I intend to start the candida diet and take the OxyPowder and clean my system, while taking supplements and lots of probiotics. After that I plan to start the cipro and flayl, while also taking supplements and lots of probiotics. Then after I finish cipro and flagyl take the OxyPowder again for a couple of days with lots of probiotics. I am also taking Pamine and this has been helping. I think that by doing this, this should help with some people. I would also look into getting a colonoscopy if you have not done so already. I think that I may have chrohns disease as after I take zinc my stomach feels better. I will keep you guys posted on how this goes.

Make sure to consume plenty of fiber with your meals, but not excessive. I guess like one fiber pill before each meal. Well good luck to everyone and I will make sure to come on here more frequently.

i know how you feel!!! these growls started in like 7th grade and i`m in 10th now. i eat a fairly big breakfast at 7, but i do not eat lunch until 12. my school does not allow us to eat in class (i do anyway). but usually around 3rd period i get hungry and my stomach starts to growl. i have a snakc, but that only holds it off for so long. these noises are so embarassing!!! does the oil thing actually work? and if it does can i just mix it into my breakfast??????

Hi all,

Me again, just wanted to give you my latest update. I've thrown the strict diet out the window because IM PREGNANT!! We're over the moon and my only concern is for my baby. We had our first scan today and everything looks fine, im 13 weeks. I can't believe that i've actually managed to get this far, i thought the noises would make it all too difficult but i've just been taking it one day at a time.

I'm having a year off as maternity leave and i plan on trying everything to cure the noises that i can, it'll be the first time that i don't have to worry about any treatment making things worse as i won't have to sit in my silent office in work everyday!xx

pix... congrats! thats great (and very big) news.. im really pleased for you and admire you for pushing through the noises and trying not to let them get in the way of life.

Keep up the good work!!!

I bet when th bambino comes along - the noises will seem a lot less important also

I haven't posted for a while. I've been hearing some optimistic things from some of you and that's great! In the 20 years I've been dealing with this I've had good times and bad. I'm currenty having a very bad time with this and it's consuming me. I had one really bad episode in a meeting at work and that sent me spiraling downward to where I am right now. Every waking moment I am consumed with thoughts of this and how can I get through each day. My quality of life is at an all time low right now, probably the worst it's ever been in the entire 20 years. It only took that one really horrifying, embarrassing episode and it erased any progress I thought I may have made over the years. I have a dr's appt next week to change my anxiety/depression meds to something stronger so that I can at least make it through each day. I wish I had the optimism some of you have but with me most of my problem is psychological and I'm losing the battle it feels like. I've tried EVERYTHING as you can imagine over a 20 year span. It is at least comforting to know that there are others out there like me, but yet I would not wish this on ANYONE! I truly hope none of you get to the point I am right now. I know it's not healthy. Right now I just feel like a nervous wreck all the time, even when I'm not in a quiet area because i'm anticipating the next quiet circumstance I will have to encounter. How do you controll something like that??? I'm sorry to sound like such a downer to you all, but I just thought I would let you know I could really use a cure right about now!!! lol

I haven't posted for a while. I've been hearing some optimistic things from some of you and that's great! In the 20 years I've been dealing with this I've had good times and bad. I'm currenty having a very bad time with this and it's consuming me. I had one really bad episode in a meeting at work and that sent me spiraling downward to where I am right now. Every waking moment I am consumed with thoughts of this and how can I get through each day. My quality of life is at an all time low right now, probably the worst it's ever been in the entire 20 years. It only took that one really horrifying, embarrassing episode and it erased any progress I thought I may have made over the years. I have a dr's appt next week to change my anxiety/depression meds to something stronger so that I can at least make it through each day. I wish I had the optimism some of you have but with me most of my problem is psychological and I'm losing the battle it feels like. I've tried EVERYTHING as you can imagine over a 20 year span. It is at least comforting to know that there are others out there like me, but yet I would not wish this on ANYONE! I truly hope none of you get to the point I am right now. I know it's not healthy. Right now I just feel like a nervous wreck all the time, even when I'm not in a quiet area because i'm anticipating the next quiet circumstance I will have to encounter. How do you controll something like that??? I'm sorry to sound like such a downer to you all, but I just thought I would let you know I could really use a cure right about now!!! lol

nervous stomach... i feel exactly the same as you.. i almost cant go on anymore. im just fighting with the doctors and having evey test i can get untill i find out whatr this damn thing is. are you doctors treating your stomach aswell as your anxiety?

hiya nervous stomach,

Firstly, as you know, we know what you're going through - which is one of the good things about this forum - so don't be apologetic in posting. It's good to say what's going on whether good or bad. I know some people say it can be a 'release' to write things too, so maybe there is some positive sub-conscious effect?!

One or two times this year I have felt very very poorly. For me, the answer is always to get outside of where I'm living and just go out or do something completely different. In my opinion, the worst thing that I can do when feeling really bad, is to lock myself away in my home and sit on front of the tv or whatever - because all I end up doing in that situation is eat rubbish food - and for me at least, that makes things worse. So, at this stage, being at home seems to have a negative effect on me.

So, if you can, I would spend as much of every day you can for the next week or so, outside of your home/work etc., doing completely random things that you would never ever usually do. Go for really long walks. Visit a town you've never been to before. Do some kind of activities that will take your mind off. Start off with 'safe' places first maybe that you know you won't be caught out - i.e, perhaps where you know there is a rest room or noise or whatever makes you feel more at ease.

In a post I mentioned on the previous page, I went away on holidays for a week or so, with everyday making me feel better and better. Before it however, I was in a pretty bad state. Even getting on to the plane I was almost breakng into a sweat!! Or even the thought of standing in a quiet elevator!! But, after 5/6 days of doing things yet being in a position where I didnt *HAVE* to do them but *WANTED* to do them, it really really made a huge difference to me - and my apprehension was so much lower than before. And indeed my confidence sky-rocketed! Which was nice. Now, I can't say right now I am as good as I was the day I left - but - it's given me that mentality where I want to get out and do things that I have been hiding away from.

eg. I went to the dentist AGAIN today. More time in a quiet waiting room that I would never have done a few months ago. That's twice in 2 weeks!

So, I would suggest just getting out there - spending major blocks of time away from home - i.e, instead of going out and coming back in 2/3 hours - go out and spend the whoooooooole day out. It's funny, a cup of tea/coffee is so much more welcome when you felt you have worked for it! Actually - if you can go on a holiday - do it!! I was so skepitcal about mine - I don't need it etc - but I did!

The other thing I would say is, watch the medication. Although I didn't major in it, I studied chemistry at college level for a few years. One thing I became quite aware of is side-effects. I would watch out that whatever medication you are on doesn't have any adverse side-effects such as depression etc. Doctors, around here at least, just do not warn the patients of possible symptoms. I know a friend that once took an anti-acne prescription and the guy spiralled into a depression. Indeed, subsequently he was told that there are worse effects even....

Anyway, just something to watch. Maybe cut down or try and cut out medication. I know, you're probably thinking I'm crazy, but if you are in a position to do it, why not? I take, and have never taken, any such medication to try and cope with this or the anxiety, despite the fact that like you, I find anxiety so hard to deal with. I'm lucky that exercise gives me some release though, and after a few hours running, I'm as calm as the next guy. For an hour or two at least..!

The other thing is, if anything happens at work - just say you aren't feeling well that you have some stomach problem. I'm always ready with an excuse but I find that when I'm ready, I just don't need it. No one will judge you, in fact they'll probably be sympathetic - that's even if they notice.

Most of all, I would say stay positive. I know it's a terrible thing to have - and an easy thing to say, but today I went running and came home to see the opening ceremony of the Para-Olympics, where there were 300 deaf girls dancing together in time. I suppose this problem has maybe made me a bit more sensitive - because - well, a few tears came to my eyes during the ceremony watching these people achieving amazing things, yet with such disabilities. I find it inspirational. So, if you can, take heart!

Hey everyone, its been a while since I posted, although I have been keeping up with the posts. First thing I would like to say is that I really feel for you nervous stomach, we have all been there. When I've had a bad couple of days I always treat myself to something just to take my mind off of the day.

Irishlad, I agree with what you're saying. Recently I have taken your advice and have been forcing myself to doing things in which I can't chicken out. For the first time in years I have been sitting in the front of my classes, so that I would not be able to leave if I were to feel that the noises are coming. So far so good. Without taking chances I will never be able to face my fears.

Second of all, I have had some really bad heart burn for the last few weeks, so I started to take ant-acids (tums) every morning, and I have realized that it had helped with the noises. I realized that I no longer have any noises when I lay down (zero noises), and that I have less noises when I get really nervous. I take a tums every morning, and this does the trick. Let me know if anyone else had tried this, and if not try it out, it might help.

On the topic of people overcoming disabilities, I’ve just seen a show called True Life, and it was about people who stutter. Those people have it a lot worse then we do, although they have learned to accept what they have, and live on. I found this to be quite inspiring. Check it out. Here's the link. It will cheer you up.

http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1574617&a mp;vid=190038

Here is the link to all of the True Life episodes, there are many episodes, and they cover all types of people including: people who are deaf, have schizophrenia, have anxiety, are getting out of prison.....

http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/truelife/video s.jhtml

Have a good day everyone.

Nervous stomach,

Thanks for posting, negative or positive, it's important to keep talking. As much as i try to stay on top of this, i've been where you are now. A few times a year, i'll have to lie to get out of something which will trigger massive anxiety or, like you, i'll have an experience that just destroys all the confidence i've worked so hard to build up throughout the year. I find that i have a few days of complete despair and upset:i sob my little heart out but when the tears run out, what are you left with? You just have to pick yourself up and carry on.

I organise something to really look forward to and i stop thinking so much. You can get so wrapped up in your own negative thoughts that you loose all perspective on the situation.

Like you, this is ALWAYS on my mind. It doesn't matter where i am or who i'm with, it's constantly in my thoughts. I wish i could switch off the inner-dialogue.

We just have to find a way to be happy in our lives even though we have this to deal with. Instead of lying in bed at night worrying about the next situation, stop yourself and start thinking about all the good stuff in your life. Also, write things down-even if you bin it straight after, it really does help.

You will pick yourself back up and you'll slowley build your confidence again-do things that make you happy. I agree with irishlad, im at my most comfortable when i'm out of the house, walking in the fresh air. I've just been to the sea-side for a long weekend. I threw stones in the sea, lay on the sand and looked up at the clouds rolling by. It was freezing cold but i wrapped up warm at it was lovely,good for the soul. We'll always have simple stuff like that, noises or no noises ,

You've had an awful experience, the last few days/weeks/months have been horrible-write them off and start again, lots and lots of love xx

pix i wish it was that simple finding a way to be happy even with our conditions, but i just cant do it when im physically this ill.
so ive been hassling the doctor - had loads of tests; blood tests, xrays, ultrasounds, stool and urine samples.. and eveythings come back fine... DAMN!
i just cannot find out whats wrong with me.
the doctor now thinks i have ME because weve eliminated most other things, so im being sent to an ME specialist to see if they agree. i also asked the doc about candida, she said doctors wont treat it because theres not enough evidence for it so its not medically recognised but she thinks its real and can casue my symptoms so she told me to go to a nurtionist or someone like that who can test me.
finally feels like i may be getting somehwere, still dont know whats wrong with me but at least shes starting to understand how dibilitating this all is.
im determined more than ever to find the answer, i will not spend my life like this... ill find the answer for all of us!!

Hey All, Havent posted in a while, but ive been keeping up with whats been going on. Just thought id let you know how things are going on at the moment for me and the noises. The past 2 months have been quite good noise wise, on many days i didnt even have to think about my noises, not even at night (which is when i am most likely to get them). I have also been laying off some of the foods suggested in the forum so far. Sadly, however the noises are starting to come back which is or course typical as i start collage next week. Unfortunatly the hours are 9 till 5 which i am slightly worried about as its towards the evening (and at night) when i get the noises and discomfort.

Lastly, Id like to congratulate Pix on being pregnant..its great news and well done on getting through all thats being going on!

Best of luck for the future

hey everyone,

i'm new here and i was searching for info about my problem on the internet. i started having these very same problems when i started ninth grade, now im in 12th, i've learned to deal with it from 10th and 11th, but this year i have a girl that i like sit behind to me in math, we were taking a test and it made this very huge growl that i had to finally take action. i have seen numerous doctors and specialists and have found no solution. i take natural fiber laxatives and they seem to help me with my constipation problems but my stomach noises have haunted me for 4 years now. i'm going to try culturelle and see if it works, and i'm pretty sure i have a candida yeast infection cuz i tested positive in that test u take at home with the spitting in water, i heard candex and threelac work for that. o well, i'll see if these work, but i just wanted to say hi to u all and hope u are getting well

I had much the same thought as Q8, so I went to the endocrinologist and had a whole panel of hormone levels checked....the whole enchilada. As I'm sure we're all used to hearing at this point: everything came back normal. The reasoning is sound. What Q8 says is true, but it's either not the problem in my case, or the abnormality is simply too subtle for the current diagnostics to pick up on. Just wanted to let everyone know that I'd followed up on that theory. It was expensive