I try to stay at 4 a day because I too worry about the dose indication on the box. But if I really need it, which seems to be more often lately, I don't hesitate to go to 6 or even 7 in a day. Don't know if it's okay to do that though, but when gas is bad, who cares what the box says! I want relief.
My doctor told me that semithicone doesn't really even do anything for our gas because the semithicone doesn't work for gas which is in the lower bowel. By that time it's too late. He's says they are better for "belching" type gas. I also read this in a few IBS books and articles.
Having said that, I still choose to take them! Just in case those people are wrong. You and others on the board use them, and have found them helpful and that's good enough for me! I figure they can't hurt, and the may help!
By the way, have you ever tried charcoal tablets for gas? They are suppose to work great for removing gas. I may try them but I've heard they interfer with meds and I currently am taking AD and klonopin.
PS I posted any other question for you under the "underwear thread"!
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
Edited by Augie (12/14/04 08:20 AM)
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