Food to reduce constipation but not cause wind!

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TMI alert-i am not a poo troll, just a bit desperate!

I have had (forever) stomach issues. Very noisy stomach/bowels to the point where it’s embarrassing (borborigmi I think it’s called). I don’t feel constipated but think I have a slow transit (don’t go regularly) and when I do it’s litttle pellets (not ideal on the Bristol scale!) though it’s not painful. I think it’s that which causes the wind-I think it must gurgle around between the tiny poos!!

I’ve got a good diet-not overweight. I’ve been to the GP who was awful. He pretty much laughed at me (lots of smirking and sniggering when I told himabout the noises-I was so embarrassed) and just prescribed Fybogel. This hasn’t helped and I don’t know what to do.

What can I eat to give me normal ‘transit’ time and to bulk things up without causing more wind?

Ground flax seeds - mix into yoghurt. Works a treat.

Another one for flaxseed but make sure to drink a big glass of water.
Or ice cold slice of watermelon with big cup of coffee (Am in Oz, sorry)

Try seeing a nurse practitioner instead of a gp.
I take drugs which cause constipation and wind so have to be careful what I eat.
Lactulose might be a better choice of laxative for you. It softens things up. I also have a glass of prune juice every day which is a bit like a bush tucker trial but does the job.