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I get so bloated that i look pregnant. i have crohn's (taking imuran) and ibs (on daily peg), benefibre makes it worse. how do i stop it?
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Discuss with GI DOC: You need to discuss this with your gstroenterologist as it is related to your ibs and crohn diseases or the therapy.
Answered 2/6/2013
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