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Do I run on a v bloated stomach (constant)?

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PinkSquare16 · 20/06/2026 06:43

I’ve been bloated consistently for months now. I’ve had an ultrasound which was mainly clear but the lady mentioned I may have early stage endometriosis (she said my ovary was v close to my uterus) so will refer me for further investigation.

I also have an endoscopy next week so everything is being investigated.

I just don’t know what’s going to help anymore. I’ve also put on a lot of weight (I think some is lifestyle eg my thighs are bigger) but I think a lot of it is to do with the bloating. I’ve always been petite so it just looks weird.

It’s constant 24/7 and doesn’t seem to change much when I eat.

Thing is, I used to do park run religiously and I have barely been at all this year. I’ve woken up this morning and my belly has ballooned, it feels soft but tight and if I press it it’s a little sore.
I just don’t know whether running will help or hinder the bloating. I keep being in a battle of knowing I need to exercise more, but not knowing if it’s going to make things worse.

Any advice?

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Doglover254 · 20/06/2026 07:31

Just go and walk/ run and at least you will be outside and distracted. Just off to park run myself 😊. Hope your various investigations are over soon

AlphaApple · 20/06/2026 07:33

Definitely exercise.

How long do you have to wait for your follow up appointments? It sounds really miserable.

Pistacheeo · 20/06/2026 07:34

Sorry you've been suffering with it. Just walk / slow jog parkrun. You'll be done by 10.

I get IBS bloat and run regardless, it helps clear everything.

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