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Reading this topic was a little odd for me, because I have had most of the same problems (the gurgling and noises mostly, but also the intense pain, though that hasn't happened for years) since I was about 10 (I am 21 now), and so I always thought they were normal. Because of this I didn't seem to have any problems with socializing because of it, but then its possible that people just never mentioned it to me.
I found this topic while looking for the reason why my left side just below my ribcage gurgles when I take a deep breath sometimes, (like this morning when my stomach was very empty).
Seeing this topic has been eye-opening, and I sympathize with all that everyone has been going through, but I think that it would probably be good for your mental health if you don't put so much focus on it, because that will only increase your suffering. Do what you can, and don't feel so embarrassed, just try to deal with it while trying to be happy, don't get too depressed or overly anxious about it.
What I am trying to say is, it's not something that you cannot live with, like a very serious disease, so just try to live as well as you can.
I wish you all well.
-mi

okay yes. let me tell you guys that i'm in high school and i'm going to write this fast because i have ap exams this week but i completely understand how horribly annoying and sad it is. you're like seriously paranoid all the freaking time in class (if you're in student) or at work or if you have to go on a date or if you have to be in a meeting. It's awful. And seriously? of all times! I HAVE SO MUCH OTHER THINGS TO WORRY ABOUT! Good grief. so what happened to me was that after i ate pumpkin pie and got food poisoning, i couldn't go to the bathroom decently for like what... a whole week. And after having so much gas during class and when you have gas your stomach like groans like no joke. And it's not even audible, it's like LOUD as speakers. -_- not. cool. nor attractive if your crush is in the same class as you. notttt cool. But that's a different story, yes. it does make you lose parts of your daily routine before! and you question yourself, "how did i survive for that other years of my life before this happened to me?!" and then the, "WHY ME?" and you envy those who have so little bowel movement and don't poop for like 4 days. Well, ladies and gents let me tell you. That is CLEARLY not healthy. you're supposed to go poop every day. every single day. After that pumpkin pie incident, i started exercising more, drinking a lot of water and going the bathroom always in the morning. and guess what. sureee i still have some problems with my stomach, but let me reassure you, don't just give up. let us link hands and sing that it's going to be alright. but right now, you're probably shaking your head and pounding the table out of anger. first try activia. i tried for a month and now my digestive system is back on TRACK! hoorah!!! it's annoying, but eat and keep telling yourself and your body that it's okay and it'll only get better from here. then try going to the bathroom in the morning. wake up an hour before you have to leave for work and etc. and try to get the bad boy out. even if it's a small little thing, no matter. your body will constantly realize (when you make this into a habit) that you have to go to the bathroom after you wake up. 

Hey! that's exactly what I got myself into a routine of doing it keeps my anxiety in check and makes me feel so much better for the day ahead personally I think it's the best advice just find a routine that suits your lifestyle because that seems like the only way to manage this 'thing' at the moment.

I really sympathy with everyone and hope you find a way to manage this so it doesn't impact your life as much.

It sounds like IBS (Irritable Bowl Syndrome) I have the similar symptoms as you, I always have urge to have bowl movements 3-5 times a day. Twice in the morning, once after I get home from school or church, and 2-3 times at night. I also get cramping and my stomach makes a lot of noise, sometimes, I get noises towards my lower back area as well. Get tested for IBS, or you might have gluten intolerance. Ask your doctor if your body can not fully digest glutten.

Hi Guys, 

I had the same problems. my suggestions

1. exercise daily for 1 hour including yoga.

2. eat only three times a day. morning, evening and night.

3. don't eat food that causes you problem.

4. avoid more oil in your diets.

Everyone with stomach problems, please make sure your doctor doesn't rule out h.pylori. 

It is scary how many of these posts describe exactly the same symptoms.

I have the SOLUTION for you guys :). I have read all the posts you have sent, and it was just like reading my own past once more. Not going to classes and not participating in social activities was like a nightmare to me. I could not hang around with my friends because of the fear of embarrassment (You guys know better than anyone else) and everyday I used to say, god just kill me and set me free of this damn disorder. Sometimes I was getting headaches because of the anxiety! During the time that I was struggling to find the cure for this issue, I went through parasite test, blood, xray, radiology tests in order to find the problem but everything was normal. Similar to the main post, my situation was getting worse every day and that was the key point that I realised what the main source of this problem was...my brain!!! Anxiety was making it worse and since I was isolating myself from social activities, I also was getting very depressed. So I went to a psychologist and explained everything to him from A to Z and he said that anxiety and depression is the main source so base on that he prescribed two pills (one for anxiety and the other one for depression and for security issues I cannot tell you the name of the pills). I took those pills everyday for 1.5 years and meanwhile base on my own experience I used to drink more water and also eat mint more often. Now, as of today, that I am writing this to you it's been 2 years that I have stopped the pills and I didn't have this issue anymore. I got a girl friend and I am very happy with my life now. So I thought it is my responsibility to look backward and help out those who are having this problem. Now go to a psychologist today and see the result within 2-3 months yourself. Share this note to others if it helped you.

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those seam pretty close to mine and I was diagnosed with IBS. The GI doc. Linked it to anxiety and put me on zoloft. It took care of all my symptoms however, I learned it was very bad for my health in the LONG run. So I discontinued taking it and kept searching. A DR friend of ours recommended Ionized water go to www.ecoionizers.com for more info. Its just water for goodness sake but it has helped tremendously and when I get anxious I take kava its a muscles relaxer and helps with anxiety and chamomile Tea has worked wonders for intestinal gas..I really hope this helps!!!

I have had the same issues (abdominal discomfort, loud popping noises in the left side and near the rectum). I'm 21 years old, and I'm in college, which makes this situation even worse. I have been embarrassed countless times by loud stomach noises in class and in other places. As soon as I wake up in the morning my stomach starts making all kinds of crazy noises, most notably on my left side under the rib cage though. This problem started when I was in high school and has become increasingly worse. I have had blood tests done, as well as ultrasounds and tests for bacterial infection. All came back negative. I am currently trying a gluten-free diet, which has helped a little, but there are still days where my stomach will not shut up. Finding a solution has become an obsession, because the noises and discomfort from the gas in my stomach/intestines is causing me to have to miss classes and turn down invitations to any event which includes silence. Not to mention the embarrassment it causes me on a daily basis. I eat well, exercise daily, and drink lots of water, as well as take Culturelle everyday. I don't know what else to do, and I'm desperate for a solution! Anyone that can help please let me know. 

I actually am going through the same thing as you, it is really annoying I have to wake up during the night due to intense discomfort and I usually drink a glass of soymilk and it helps for a nother two hours of sleep. I was prescribed omeprazol but just started taking them so we'll see if that helps, I don't know what this is called or what is wrong but I wish I knew so they could make it stop! I started noticing this when I found out I was pregnant and even after it never stopped. Help??!!!!

I have surprisingly similar symptoms though in a milder form than most described here. I think I'm onto something in finding a solution (to my specific case at least): has anyone tried probiotics/prebiotics?

Hi, I'm a 16 year old girl and it's ruining my life too. I find i try to talk to my mom about it and i get embarrassed and she doesnt really understand because i dont like explaining it in detail because it sucks and its horrible. I just feel so sorry for myself and everyone on here. I no longer think of meeting up with my friends as a good thing, it's scary. I've had these suicide thoughts too. they're not serious yet but they will be. I dont wanna go back to college, all my ambitions are gone because of this stupid god awful thing that no doctor understands. The rectum noises are the worst, you dont know when the noise will happen and then it just does and its awful.

I'm starting to hate life, my mom said asked me the other day why i was so miserable all the time. I felt annoyed because i've tried to explain so many times but cant quite and then she said 'you used to be such a happy, sweet girl'. it broke me. Oh and the guy i like likes me back and has asked me out but as much as i wanna go out with him i dont want to because of these noises that my stupid body makes. I'm not even unhealthy! i eat good meals, fruit, vegetables etc.

Not to sound weird but i wanna meet up with all of you and cry this out to people that understand.