Hi, I m not sure if this is the best way to get through, but I figured it was worth a shot as I am trying to consult with a Gastroenterologist other than the local one I ve met with in person. I ve been dealing with several stomach-related issues that I have not been able to pinpoint as any specific condition or problem. Originally, I would feel very bloated after small meals for hours on end. I would get chapped lips, dry mouth, and bloating to the point where all I wanted to do was lay down. I was also experiencing regular pain under my ribs and a general discomfort. My regular doctor thought it was nothing more than gas bubbles getting caught and causing the pain. He told me to pick up Align as well as a prescribed digestive pill; they made me feel nauseous, so I stopped taking them and sought an opinion from a Gastroenterologist. After talking in more detail with the Gastro, he examined me physically and didn t notice anything alarming. I wasn t losing weight drastically, nor did he feel anything noteworthy. He told me to take Miralax 2x per day for the next week. I also had a blood test taken, as well as an abdominal xray and ultrasound. I went back a week later and told him the Miralax helped my bowels slightly but did not really fix the problems I was experiencing. As far as the tests, the Celiac s test came back negative as well as anything else specific he had in mind. The one thing he did see was my liver score was slightly elevated, aka a fatty liver . I have since cut down on carbs more, but I don t think this is what has been causing my discomfort. He said if my problems continued or got worse, he recommended a colonoscopy as the next plan of action. In the weeks since, I ve felt a little better. The bloating is much more infrequent as is the pain underneath my ribs. I ve been eating smaller meals, but new problems have arisen since. For the past couple of weeks, my bowel movements have become less frequent. I feel like I have to go to the bathroom, but with very little success. It seems like I haven t had a normal bowel movement in a few weeks. Physically I feel okay, but I know there are concerns if this continues. I also have been extremely gassy after I eat, and the smell is worse than normal. There s still some discomfort on my lower right side, sometimes feeling like someone has their hands pressing on me if I take a deep breath in. I drink a lot of water and have a pretty well-balanced diet. The bowel movements have been my biggest concern as of late, and I d love to know if you have any opinions on any of the above. Thanks for reading, I hope to hear from you soon. Thanks