So sorry to gross you out - GAS
#330086 - 05/22/08 06:04 AM
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wendyc
Reged: 03/20/06
Posts: 78
Loc: Florida
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Hi everyone. I've been off the boards for some time now bc I've been feeling great! Only "episodes" if I eat something I already know to avoid so all is well. Here's the problem. For the past 8 days straight I have had some serious (and smelly) gas! Seriously 8 days! It involves cramping and the absolute need to pass. I've done what I always do when considering the whys of why I'm feeling off. I've reviewed my food intake. I thought it could be one of two things: I tried a different brand of applesauce and ate condensed soup probably 3 times last week (which I never eat - who can tell what they put in those cans). So, of course, I eliminated both all together. No success - gas is the same. I've added back the normal kind of applesauce since I love it and I'm gassy anyways (I always eat after a carb). I have had my period for about 10 days straight (yes unusual but I have irreg cycles) the whole time I've been gassy and I have a terrible cold the whole time too. Do ya think it could be a result of both what the cold is doing to my insides (its a bad cold!) and the cold medicine I'm taking to keep me going everyday??? Its really embarrassing. I've practically driven my husband out of the house and I teach 7th grade!!!! Help!
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IBS-D, Acid Reflux, ???
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Hey Wendy,
So, I feel like it's a combination of all the things you listed. A bad cold, cold medicine and a period (irregular at that!) ALL exacerbate IBS symptoms separately, so together they must make a hell of a cocktail.
I think you should post your typical day's diet here so you can get others' perspectives on what food items might be making your problem worse. Also, for some reason, I have an instinct to ask you whether you're getting any aerobic exercise. If not, maybe take a good power walk in fresh spring air. I think that could really help your symptoms. Get the blood flowing, you know?
Let us know how you're doing...
Jen
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When I first read about someone having "hot gas" I didnt really get it. But oh do I now! I started having it really bad when I added a lot of fiber into my diet. I started eating Luna Bars and a lot of white rice. And it smells horrible too. So I dont really know where it comes from, I had just assumed it was because of all the fiber but I am not sure. And I saw that you teach 7th grade... I teach 1st- so its a bit better for me cause I can just blame it on one of the kids!!! 
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