GAS and TT's?

Hey TT'ers ... Question for you ... what do you do to help the gas pains? I swear I thought I was going to pass out last night from the pain ... the bloating .. and it lasted a good 2 hours .. and I finally took a muscle relaxer, vicodin (which didn't touch it) and then a pahyzme (like gas x) pill .. to kill it. I fell into a loopy sleep and was on the mend today - happy to have the gas gone ..when at 3pm the gassy feelings came back adn have been in discomfort all night .. Terri did this happen with you? Any suggestions? Went to Dr. Ellen's today and they said things were looking good and went to the hematologist's and my hgb is 10.7 - thank you god .. this is realllly high for me .. I am so happy ... Now, back to the pain!!!!! Happy day to everyone! Karryn

I said it once and I'll say it again---WATCH for CONSTIPATION!!! Make sure you are taking, at least, a stool softener while on Vicodin. Keep things soft like toothpaste. Glad things are going smoothly for you!!! Dr Ellen is the best!!! Marti L

Marti .. I am taking senecot and then they suggested Ducolax today .. so I have been pumping that into my system ... but, shoot .. the back pain can drive me crazy ... I haven't been able to sit down for the past 6 hours ... not able to get comfortable .. yikes! What did you take to prevent the constipation? I wondered if I took too much senecot and so it started the "gas" problems .. Hope you are feeling well. Karryn

The gas was uncomfortable due to being unable to push to pass it. I ate very little, so it was never unbearable. Butt Missles saved my life!!!!! Those fleet suppositories worked like a charm. Being unable to push was a big issue. I am a freaky hater about using stuff like that, but relented under pressure(haha). I went instantly.

Terri .. my sister went and bought the butt missles last night .. thanks to your posting about the problems .. it did work for my constipation .. but, shoot .. today I still had the back pressure/pain/bloating ..etc .. and phazyme didn't touch it ... maybe I should just drink protein drinks and stay away from any foods right now. hmmm .... Hope YOU are feeling betteR! Karryn

ESPECIALLY the carbs. They bloat me and make me more gassy than any other food.

You are such a help .. NO CARBS FOR ME then .. I will just stick with protein drinks .. thanks!!!!

Karryn, Make sure you are getting in enough fluid (water) so it can help flush the other stuff out that is causing you to bloat.

Thanks Mary .. I am trying to get the water intake up .. I seem to not want anything right now - and it makes it harder to get fluids in .. which is stupid, I know .. but, I have to remind myself to drink water etc ... I will increase it right now ... I sure do appreciate everyone's advice and help ... you guys have really helped me out! Have a nice d ay! Karryn

Sounds like everyone answered your questions very well, but just wanted you to know I'm thinking about ya and hoping you are out of pain soon! You are going to be so happy once this is all over!!! Wow, we'll want to see pics!!! Hugs, Theresa