Fennel Tea
#97226 - 08/10/04 01:59 PM
|
|
|
|
|
LittleFox
Reged: 04/15/04
Posts: 503
Loc: California
|
|
|
Hi Everyone - I need some help.
I know Heather recommends Fennel Tea for Bloating and Gas, but the Fennel tea gives me "more" gas; its just awful really. I can barely stand to be in a room with my own self less others!
The peppermint tea is good, but it tends to give me GERD after a couple of cups. Chamomile is the only tea that I have absolutely no problems with, but it does not help the bloating. I take Mylanta Gas for gas, but I don't think its strong enough for the kind of gas I have with IBS-A.
There has to be other safe teas that would reduce bloating and this embarrasing gas other than Fennel.
Please advice, I am ashamed to be among other people in my present state.
I take a SFS 2x per day, am following Heather's diet to the letter, using Heather's Peppermint caps, taking Beano with my well-cooked veggies and making sure I have soluble and insoluble fiber in each meal.
The gas and the bloating are becoming too much for me to deal with. I have canceled several engagements because of the gas and bloating. It's just awful, believe me!
Please Help
Lene 
--------------------
God never promised life would be easy, but he did promise to provide a way out!
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
I swear my tummy expands 5" from AM to PM! Like you, I can't tolerate fennel or peppermint tea, and gasX type products do zilch.
What kind of SF supplement are you taking? The ones with psyillium are more bloating than some of the others (e.g. fiber con) - Are you exercising? Walking seems to work wonders, I try to get out after dinner and um, release some tension :-> There are also yoga poses on this website that might help.
Good luck!
kk
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
I am on Citrucel, 2 caplets twice daily.
I do aerobics 3 x per week and weight lifting 4 x per week.
There has to be something "safe" I can take besides Fennel!
Thanks.
Lene 
--------------------
God never promised life would be easy, but he did promise to provide a way out!
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
Have you ever tried a different SFS? A lot of people have trouble with the Citrucel caps, so that might be your problem...
--------------------
Christine
Those who can do; those who want it done better teach.
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
I had a LOT of trouble on Citrucel - I tried both the powder and the pills, and they were both just as bad. That may be part of the problem. I never had bloating at all till I tried that stuff! Maybe try a different SFS?
I wish I had some better suggestions, but you've already done everything I could suggest. Sorry! 
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
Posts
