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I also have read numerous studies and reports that say rice, potatoes, and grains in general are high gas producers. I have read books like "going against the grain" which explain how these grains cannot be easily digested and ferment in the body and increase gas in our bodies.

This also concerns me because this diet is so pro rice and potatoes. It is very confusing to know what to do when there is scientific proof that carbs do cause gas and bloat!

I'm in pain no matter what I eat. And find that phazyme does not help. Even the doctors and books say that things with semithicone (gas x and phazyme) really don't have a proven track record with IBS since they can't do much for gas already in the colon. (like Minnie explained better than I).

So what are we to think or do when all we want is relief! We want BM's, little gas as possible (well at least not enough to cause pain and agony) and less bloating. Should have put that on my Christmas list.

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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!

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