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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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Missingpate · 22/09/2024 21:28

it might be hormonal and connected to menopause. When I was pregnant it first kicked off for me, and in more recent years (peri) I have also developed a food intolerance (alliums) that took a while to figure out but caused similar issues amongst other things. You might have developed a food intolerance, it can happen any time and again might be connected to hormonal changes. I wouldn’t want to share a room either but keep some emergency charcoal tablets to hand when travelling just in case I eat some onions by mistake, which is annoyingly easy to do. Get some of those, and start keeping a food diary to see what affects you, is my tip.

NQOCDarling · 22/09/2024 21:26

TwigletsAndRadishes · 22/09/2024 21:25

I don't know how well they work but you could try charcoal tablets?

Beat me to it!

TwigletsAndRadishes · 22/09/2024 21:25

I don't know how well they work but you could try charcoal tablets?