Hi everyone and especially to Alex! I pray that you get the answers from someone who will truly take the time you deserve. I'm coming in late and am curious about your distended tummy. What does that look like? I'm asking because I'm going in for exploratory surgery for a supposed hernia on June 1st. I have had a lot of problems with digestion, gas, ( I know, fun, huh?) and distension. When I hear that MS shuts down the systems, what does that mean?