Gas-X Or Equivalent Users
#321670 - 01/04/08 03:18 PM
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ArtKen
Reged: 07/12/03
Posts: 301
Loc: Brantford, Ontario, Canada
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Just finished with a bout of constipation, in my case probably IBS-C plus diverticulosis.
I drink Heather's fennel tea as well as chamoile tea and have tried GAS-X which helps. I am wondering since it now seems to come in three three ways, the old chewable tablet, a gel capsule and now a thin stip that you dissolve in your mount.
What do you find the most effective?
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I wish I could help but none of them do anything for me  . Glad it helps you, though!
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IBS-C, bloating, cramps
pregnant 
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I live on the chewable....
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IBS-C gas, bloating and acid reflux
Babies is the plan for 2008!!Hope this IBS cooperates.
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Thanks, I find the strips, which look like plastic strips strange to use. Yes they dissolve but strength is less.
However the capsules which you take with water are a pretty high dosage and only allowed three a day.
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I don't use the brand name Gas-x I use generic Simethicone "Gas Relief" caps. They are orange gel caps and waaaay cheaper. I buy the Walmart brand Equate for $3 a box. I have taken waaay more than 3 in a day with no problems and they work for me. I can't compare as I have never tried to strips or chewables, I think both if those contain artificial sweeteners which would just make my gas and cramping worse.
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Microscopic Colitis, IBS-A, GERD, Hiatal Hernia
Bethany, Ontario, Canada
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Thanks, I will have to look for them at Walmart,
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Are you sure it is okay to take more than 3 Beth? I always worry about the side effects. How many more have you taken?
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IBS-C gas, bloating and acid reflux
Babies is the plan for 2008!!Hope this IBS cooperates.
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I found out yesterday that Gas-Ex does come in different strengths. I made error and bought the extra strength chewable which states only three a day but the regular strength is up to six a day. So what I will do is divide in half for now.
I have appointment with doctor tomorow sosee what he says.
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I think the strips are really just a gimmick. Stick with the gel capsules.
It used to work well for me, now..not so much.
Also, I get the Wal-Mart brand. So, so much cheaper.
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what are the side effects?
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Pud
Long Island
IBS-D & SIBO - main symptom GAS
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