Gas

Hi,

 

Does anyone have any remedies besides simethicone for gas, simethicone doesn't even touch it. . I sometimes can't even stand to be around myself. LOL.. I told my hubby to stop saying stuff about the gas. If gas is the only  side effect I have from having the DS I will take it.. 

 

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

 

I know carbs kill me with the gas, so I do watch them

 

 

Thank you in advance

kathy

 

Many DSers take probiotics to help with gas issues - but that is not an over night remedy.  Many other DSers use Flagyl, an antibiotic with the generic name of metrondiazole (sp?).  Sometimes an over growth of bacteria in one of the intestinal limbs can cause a gas problem.    You could talk to your doctor about it and get a prescription for Flagyl or do as some other DSers do and order it on the internet.

Some DSers are passionate about staying away from the use of Flagyl, others use it as a maintenance medication and take a small dose of it every day.  Some DSers can get militant about their position on this controversial issue.

Stay away from vegs and salads! My Dr. gave me samples of Devrom chewable tablets helps with the gas and smell. I agree this side effect is worth the surgery any day! Good luck fellow stinker! LOL

There's gas, then there is a paint peeling gas.  When mine gets bad, I know that the bad bacteria has taken over my guts.  My first 4.5mo were constant gas and diarrhea.  My PCP had me do stool samples which all came back negative, then a round of Flagyl.  That took 95% of my gas issues away.  The 2nd round made me feel like a new person, I still had diarrhea, but found out about Chia seeds and that fixed that.  I have problems with probiotics, so I do maintenance doses of Flagyl.  It works for me.

The biggest contributors to gas are simple carbs, lactose intolerance (which may include whey protein) and artificial sweeteners.  Another thing to consider is the bacterial balance in your bowels, which escalates the first suggestions even more.  When out of balance, I notice much more gas and bloating.  Some extra yogurt gets me back in balance.  Others prefer a higher punch with probiotic pills.

Keep in mind that it takes a few days to over a week of regular yogurt or probiotic consumption to make a difference. It works for me. I have a had a couple of intense gas episodes in the three years since the DS. I use with caution as I would any antibiotic. They are very expensive over the internet so your best bet is to go to your doctor educated on the subject and hope for a prescription. It should be only used for length of time it takes to control the problem. While I haven't used any of it, I was able to get a cheap supply of Metronidazole while traveling out of the country as it is sold very cheaply over the counter. I hate to think what super bugs might be brewing overseas!...

I notice the difference overnight with yogurt .  So does hubby