Gas Med
#11824 - 06/16/03 05:13 PM
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till
Reged: 02/11/03
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Recently my gas has gotten worse. My gas cramps and pains are worse too. I double over in pain and I can hardly move. I don't know what to take. I eat the right foods. I can't take Gas-x med since it has calcium so it makes me C. The softgels contain sorbitol so I can't take them. I can't take charcoal tablets since they casue C. My gas is worse when I'm severely C which is often. I drink lots of strong oregano, ginger, fennel, peppermint tea. It's not enough. I eat 24 Altoids a day. It's not enough though. There is so much gas built up in my stomach that won't get under control. Please help.
Thanks
God Bless
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Angel where is your pain located?
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All over my stomach.
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Angel I am assuming from reading your posts you take fiber supplements everyday. Drinking lots of water should help with the bloating and drinking fennel tea.
I had a bad attack last weekend and I'm taking Heather's advice by using a heating pad for pain and trying Yoga for the first time.
What do Altoids do for you? Are you sure that isn't causing some of your C and bloating? I know when I suck on candy I can get very bloated. For me additives in foods are a big problem and can cause IBS flare ups.
Hope this helps. I love to read a post very soon from you about how you got your IBS under control.
Barbara
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Fennel seeds crushed and brewed in hot water are excellent for bloating. Worth a try.
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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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I drinks lots of strong fennel tea and drink lots of water. I take Citrucel daily. I eat Altoids because they prevent attacks and helps cramps, gas, etc. Heather mentions it in her book or books. I don't suck on them. I chew them. It all helps but not enough.
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Thanks. But how do you crush them?
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Re: Gas Med
#11877 - 06/17/03 10:18 AM
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RLU
Reged: 02/04/03
Posts: 117
Loc: Jackson, Mississippi
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Angel-
Have you tried Phazyme, you get get it at any Wal-Mart or drug store. I have IBS-C too and suffer with bloating the GI told me to take a Phazyme before I eat to help cut down on the bloating, it has been helping tremendously been on it for 3 weeks now. I'm sorry you feel bad I had the same thing sunday and thought I would die
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With a mortar and pestle or a sharp knife and a cutting board. It's more potent that way. You can brew it without crushing, it's just milder.
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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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I'll try it. Thanks a lot. I feel like I'm going to die everyday. I wish it would happen already.
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Thanks.
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Angel,
There are several yoga postures that might help ease your gas pains.
If you are interested in knowing more, let me know.
Be well.
Peace,
K
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"You have to be the change you wish to see in the world." Mahatma Gandhi
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Hi Angel,
I have IBS-C too, and suffer from bloating and (flatulence). I drink fennel tea which helps. You can crush them with a coffee grinder too. I have been taking Ginger pills. The brand I'm using is Nature's Way Ginger root. I take two pills with a meal and it really helps with my bloating and gas. I'm sorry you've been suffering so much. I hope your feeling better. Good Luck!
Cloudygirl 
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Hi
Thanks so much for the great info. I appreciate it. The bloating and gas is horrible. I look like a swallowed a huge balloon. Gosh I wish I had a flat stomach. I'm sorry you have gas and bloating too. I wish you lots of luck too. I need all the luck I can get!
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Hi
Sure I would love to know!
Thanks.
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Hi
I got the med today and I'm taking extra strength. How can you be on it for 3 weeks since it says to take it for only 2 weeks. Is that safe? How long should I take it for?
Thanks.
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Re: Gas Med
#11944 - 06/18/03 11:43 AM
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Reged: 02/04/03
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Loc: Jackson, Mississippi
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I think it is different with IBS, the GI told me take it before I eat to help stop the gas from beginning to start with. I think those limitations may be out the door with us IBS folks, she is one of the top GI's in the state and leading IBS doc, so I am following her advice, you might want to double check with your GI doc though just to be comfortable.
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Oh I see. Well I don't have a GI doc so I guess I'll just have to take them for two weeks after meals like it says. I don't have a choice.
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