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Heather - I'm so disgusted with my gas (farting) problem and sleeping alone, I did some sleuthing with meds (non-prescription) that I take. I found either cellulose or methylcellulose in 5 of them:

Vit C
Calcium
fiber pills (generic)
Multiple vitamins
Glucosamine/Condroitin combined

Also, there's lactose in my OTC allergy pills which I take 2x/day.

I did a google search on methylcellulose and it said that it promotes bowel regularity and is used for chronic constipation, diverticulosis and IBS.

Do you think this could be the reason I get gas right after dinner. I have it all night and the next morning. I take the C, G/C, Calcium and fiber pills at that time. I'd say that 6 out of 7 evenings I get gas and have to get up from what I'm doing to go to the bathroom and let 'er rip! Help! My husband is sleeping in another room because he can't stand it any more and I might be a single woman again!!!!

Thank you.
Sharon

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Sharon
"Anything Chocolate"...that is all!

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