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To ask for help with stopping flatulence

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CalloftheWind · 22/09/2024 21:22

Never had a problem with wind until recently. Have been to the doctor's and they have done the bowel cancer test (clear) but haven't made any suggestions about how to manage it. It's not too much of a problem during the day, but first thing in the morning is bad. I am going away next week and sharing a room, so am paranoid that I will fart in my sleep. Had anyone else had this and successfully managed it? My diet hasn't changed, I don't drink fizzy drinks, I do a reasonable amount of exercise. The only thing that has changed in my life is starting the menopause.

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Keepingongoing · 23/09/2024 10:18

I had this problem, had the FIT test etc - all negative. I also followed the FODMAPS diet which I didn’t get a clear result from re flatulence. GP said I might be constipated and advised trying to get on top of that. I was very surprised as I went every day. But apparently you can be constipated even if you go every day. I can tell now when I’m a bit constipated and I definitely have a lot more wind at those times….

mychilddeservesaneducation · 23/09/2024 07:35

Who are you sharing with? If it's a reasonably good friend then you need to just make light of the situation. Fart openly and laugh about it. You'll both feel much more comfortable about it than trying to hold it in and getting embarrassed.

Calliopespa · 23/09/2024 07:34

CalloftheWind · 23/09/2024 02:16

I already have a reputation of being a bit eccentric at work - I could imagine Miriam Margoyles doing this, and I think maybe I should embrace it.

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On balance op, I probably wouldn’t.

Calliopespa · 23/09/2024 07:32

Fescue · 23/09/2024 07:26

If the room has a bunk bed, sleep on top.

… because hot air rises.

Calliopespa · 23/09/2024 07:32

PercyPigInAWig · 23/09/2024 01:24

@suki1964 if I had to drive home for a poo I'd get no work done some days! (IBS)

@CalloftheWind do they still sell Pepto Bismol? Have't seen it in ages but it works quite well. But yes as others say if you want to avoid farting avoid beans and roasted vegetables, onions, garlic.

also try avoiding mushrooms and any sort of dried fruit with added sulphur. 🍄🍑

Fescue · 23/09/2024 07:26

If the room has a bunk bed, sleep on top.

Vettrianofan · 23/09/2024 07:23

Rainbowqueeen · 23/09/2024 05:09

Peppermint tea helps. I find one cup a day makes the world of difference

I agree with this. Such an easy natural remedy. We have loads of peppermint tea bags in our house not just for that reason but it's a bonus.

Vettrianofan · 23/09/2024 07:21

Fart if you need to in public, it's a normal bodily function. People who react childish are the ones who have a problem not you!

DuffRose · 23/09/2024 07:15

Another one here to ask please share where you get your good probiotics from

Missingpate · 23/09/2024 06:33

For people advocating good probiotics, can you please say a bit more? Where do you get them from and what are they? How do you know what’s a good one? I keep hearing this but it’s all a mystery to me at present and don’t know where to start

ivykaty44 · 23/09/2024 05:47

Then they’d understand the trepidation of farting with people from work

ivykaty44 · 23/09/2024 05:46

this is why people should have to sleep in the same room as colleagues

Ifyoureadthisyousmellofpoo · 23/09/2024 05:41

Intermittent fasting helps. The menopause can cause it.

ArcticBells · 23/09/2024 05:38

To those who blame the menopause, I had terrible wind problems that have completely disappeared with starting the menopause!

TwigletsAndRadishes · 23/09/2024 05:29

cuckooooooo · 23/09/2024 05:21

You'll never shit again either

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I find the opposite. My bowel movements are never more swift and efficient and my digestive system runs like a well oiled machine when I am low carbing. No acid reflux, either.

cuckooooooo · 23/09/2024 05:21

Carpedimum · 22/09/2024 21:33

Go Keto, you’ll never fart again.

You'll never shit again either

Rainbowqueeen · 23/09/2024 05:09

Peppermint tea helps. I find one cup a day makes the world of difference

ReadingSoManyThreads · 23/09/2024 03:04

I started getting very bad flatulence which was extremely unusual for me. Turned out to be gallstones. I did the Andrea Moritz liver and gallbladder cleanses to get them out naturally.

I'm also finding dairy is making me particularly windy too as I'm getting older. I've switched to lacto-free milk, but still have normal yoghurt, cheese etc. but at least the lacto-free milk helps as I have quite a lot of milk.

Ozanj · 23/09/2024 02:49

Pevic floor weakness. Speak to a women’s physio and in the meantime start doing planks

Mumofstanley · 23/09/2024 02:26

Take a good quality pro biotic. This was me a while ago. Within three days of taking it I was back to normal.

SeaToSki · 23/09/2024 02:23

Magnesium supplement before bed..100% rda. It helps your gut movements work more efficiently and as a side effect you will sleep better and not get restless legs/leg cramps. Most people are deficient without really knowing.

Then add a good probiotic in the morning to balance the good and bad bacteria in your gut, if you over populate the good kind (by taking a probiotic) they will out crowd the bad kind (fart producing)

StyleSiren · 23/09/2024 02:17

Don't eat foods that fight! Look up food combining, aka the Hay Diet.

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CalloftheWind · 23/09/2024 02:16

BoreOffAboutYerChickensEmma · 23/09/2024 01:33

Own it. Stick a kazoo in your butt cheeks and get musical. Confidence in farting is an art, but very freeing! 💨💨

I already have a reputation of being a bit eccentric at work - I could imagine Miriam Margoyles doing this, and I think maybe I should embrace it.

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CalloftheWind · 23/09/2024 02:14

Razorrain · 23/09/2024 00:20

You what? If you fart in your sleep (like everyone does) usually the other person is asleep to. And if they heard, well, what would you think if you head someone fart in their sleep?

is this some kind of fart/ poo troll

I probably am overthinking it, but I am going to be sharing with a colleague, not a friend, so feel more self-conscious. With a friend I wouldn't be so bothered.

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MarkingBad · 23/09/2024 01:56

If you like herbal tea try equal amounts of the following dried or fresh herbs:

Mint
Fennel seed
Caraway seed
Chamomile

Add to 200ml boiling water up to 4 times a day and strain or use a bag

These are all anti spasmodic herbs so help to dispel wind quietly and prevent flare ups. They all work individually as well so if you don't like chamomile or fennel you can leave those out but they are very good together.

Add 200ml of boiling water and allow to steep for a few minutes, then sip.Works in minutes and lasts for hours.

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