Rumblings down below

[bigh]

I have become very nervous about my stomach rumbling in public, am I going mad?

[Ewood27]

I'm not medically qualified, but I'd say you are not going mad (probably!). However, being nervous about this is probably causing tension and actually making things worse. Have a word with your doctor.

I sat next to the Duchess at tea,
As distressed as a person could be.
Her rumblings abdominal
Were truly phenomenal,
And everyone thought it was me.

[craig_edward]

not mad, just hungry!!

[dave_in_cw]

If you're going mad then so am I. Mine often rumbles away from the comfort of my lounge. In fact I was seeing this girl recently and it rumbled tremendously when I was with her - especially once in the cinema, and then again in the theatre - highly embarrassing.

[bigh]

|Thanks dave this is just the sort of situation I am starting to avoid Eating does not seem to help

[TommyC]

I have had exactly this (increasing) problem for months past - but in my case I'm quite sure what the cause is - Stress. Regular mealtimes and plenty of water should help, but not much in my case, and sometimes the problem is so extreme that I dislike sitting in a quiet room or office with other people around because it's so very obvious. All I can suggest is that you try to eat regular meals, rest properly and de-stress. All the best from a fellow-sufferer.

[bigh]

Thanks tommy. It is just as you describe. Good luck to you too!