Comments on: What is abdomino-phrenic dyssynergia?

By: Patricia McDaniel

Patricia McDaniel — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 02:25:31 +0000

Hi Kate
Do you think its possible to follow Weight Watchers and low fod map at the same time? I need to lose weight but as you know- cant eat alot of things on some methods of eating…Im open to suggestions…:)Id like to lose 75 lbs at least. Thanks..

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Sat, 28 Sep 2019 18:31:39 +0000

In reply to Madelaine. Thanks for your comment. I think it is finally getting some traction in the GI circles--and raising awareness is important.

By: Madelaine

Madelaine — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 03:37:12 +0000

Thank you so much for publishing this content on abdomino-phrenic dyssynergia. I am a Registered Dietitian in Canada who actually suffers from this condition. It is nice to see it being talked about -especially shining a light on treatment options.

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:49:06 +0000

Thanks Kate! I always find your “science-y” posts interesting! I knew nothing about APD, but I definitely identify with this part: “having a flat stomach in the morning that progressively distends as the day goes on.” It’s tolerable though and I guess would be considered “low grade.”
Have you ever done a post about IBS and Menopause? I would be interested in reading your thoughts and the current scientific take on women who’s symptoms change during peri-menopause or menopause.

By: Em

Em — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 17:00:16 +0000

Kate, thank-you so much for looking further into this! I thought I was imagining things when I saw the email in my inbox. I met with my GI team recently and left feeling deflated (no pun intended) because I felt dismissed, though somewhat kindly. Both the gastroenterologist and psychologist essentially weren’t familiar with this, and this was the same with my pelvic floor physical therapist. When they learned more, they said there’s not a known treatment. My GI doctor has been focusing on reducing gas, which is under control, but I don’t believe it’s the cause of my symptoms after extensive testing, a low FODMAP diet, pelvic floor physical therapy for another condition (EXTENSIVE diaphragmatic breathing), practicing restorative yoga regularly for years before onset of symptoms, and continuing to do so now, and core strength from Pilates and physical therapy, the extreme bloat persists even with just drinking water. I feel caught in the loop mentioned when the symptoms of APD are causing stress.

I’m not feeling much hope, as I’ve brought myself to multiple doctors and am not being connected with a plan of care that’s addressing my concerns, and not sure where else to look.

Still, I’m happy you’re a reliable source shedding light on this condition, so thank-you for doing this. Maybe it could help others find treatment, or maybe one day that line about bloating being historically difficult to treat will become obsolete.