Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Bill said the following on 4/25/2006 12:20 AM: > I know this was brought up several years ago. Was wondering if other TCS > members experience flatulence and what you do to keep it under control. > > I do not have the problem if I avoid certain foods: R The Eclectic Physician Natural Health Care by Beth Burch N.D. Flatulence- Flatulance is the excessive collection of gas in the stomach or the intestines. Gas in the stomach, is often accompanied by belching and stomach distention. It is usually due to air that is swallowed by eating too rapidly, gulping liquids, or drinking carbonated beverages. Sometimes excess stomach gas accompanies stomach inflammation (gastritis) or stomach ulcers. Gas in the intestinal tract is produced by the fermentation of carbohydrates (sugars, starches and cellulose) or by the putrefaction of proteins. This can be aggravated by undigested food that reaches the colon and is then digested by colon bacteria producing gas. Various disorders of the intestines, pancreas, liver or gallbladder may contribute to the poor digestion of food. Constipation and postponing bowel movements may also increase the amount of intestinal gas produced and expelled. A spastic bowel may also There are several food groups that often cause increased gas production. The first is the legume group. If beans cause you to produce gas, don't stop eating them as they are very healthy. Instead, there are several ways to reduce the chance they will produce gas in the intestine. Soaking beans before cooking and discarding the soaking water is helpful, as well as utilizing herbs and spices when cooking may help. Milk and dairy products also cause problems. Some people have a condition called lactose intolerance. They have low levels of the enzyme needed to digest the carbohydrate in milk, lactose. Members of the cabbage family including cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and brussel sprouts may also contribute to gas, as can onions, celery, corn, apples, dried fruits and prune, apple and grape juices. To help relieve belching and stomach distention, the following simple measures may be helpful. First, eat slowly, chew food well and avoid carbonated beverages, straws, and hot drinks. To help relieve stomach gas, it may be helpful to chew papaya tablets or to use an herbal combination with peppermint and potassium carbonate. Intestinal gas is best relieved by several approaches. Avoid foods that cause gas. The offending foods differ from person to person so you may have to experiment with eliminating different foods for the best results. The use of digestive enzymes with meals may help to more completely digest food in the intestines, preventing undigested food from reaching the colon. Carminative (gas relieving) herbs are often helpful. Try ginger and chamomile, in tea form to help ease stomach gas, or in capsule form for intestinal gas. Exercise can help to increase intestinal movement and prevent the slow passage of food through the intestines which can allow the buildup of gas. Regular bowel movements and preventing constipation are also important. Of course, severe or persistant gas, abdominal pain or undigested food in the bowel movement should be evaluated by your health care provider. * The information presented in this web site is intended to inform and educate. It is not intended replace a qualified medical practitioner to diagnose or treat medical conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Hi Bill I must have either missed this thread when it first came around or totally ignored it, but yes, I do have this huge problem, but for me the uncontrolled part of it is completely new. It all depends on my system, although not with what I've eaten for the most part. I don't have a clue, but was thinking about trying something like Beano. Anyone else? Kathy Flatulence I know this was brought up several years ago. Was wondering if other TCS members experience flatulence and what you do to keep it under control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Beano just breaks big gas bubbles into little gas bubbles to make them easier to pass, but you still have to pass them. Not the biggest help for gas. There are herbs that are supposed to help with digestive issues. Ginger, Cinnamon bark, Fennel, Cayenne pepper. They are supposed to help break food down so it doesn't produce as much gas. I love uncontrolled gas attacks. Especially at work. --- dkmoulton wrote: > Hi Bill > > I must have either missed this thread when it first > came around or totally ignored it, but yes, I do > have this huge problem, but for me the uncontrolled > part of it is completely new. It all depends on my > system, although not with what I've eaten for the > most part. I don't have a clue, but was thinking > about trying something like Beano. Anyone else? > > Kathy > Flatulence > > > I know this was brought up several years ago. Was > wondering if other TCS > members experience flatulence and what you do to > keep it under control. > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > Not Medical Advice. We Are Not Doctors. > Need help with the list? Email > kathy@...,michelle@..., > rick@... > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Beano is an enzyme. It digests foods that we are not capable of digesting. If the foods are not digested properly when they reach the large intestine, the bacteria in the large intestine digest them and turn them into gas. Beano does not break down large gas bubbles into little gas bubbles. It is very helpful to many people in the prevention of flatulence. There are other enzyme products on the market that breakdown chemicals that Beano does not break down. These can be obtained through your health food store or if necessary your physician. I hope this is of some help. Dr. Ron Flatulence > > > I know this was brought up several years ago. Was > wondering if other TCS > members experience flatulence and what you do to > keep it under control. > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > Not Medical Advice. We Are Not Doctors. > Need help with the list? Email > kathy@...,michelle@..., > rick@... > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Really? Then what is the gas product that breaks big bubbles into little? Maybe it is GasX? I thought I was given beano, but it didn't help the gas. Instead of big gas for an hour, I had tons of little gas attacks for the night. Very pleasant. So what does beano work on exactly? Which foods? Because if it works on the foods that cause me to have gas, I would love to try it! --- chappler@... wrote: > Beano is an enzyme. It digests foods that we are > not capable of digesting. If the foods are not > digested properly when they reach the large > intestine, the bacteria in the large intestine > digest them and turn them into gas. Beano does not > break down large gas bubbles into little gas > bubbles. It is very helpful to many people in the > prevention of flatulence. There are other enzyme > products on the market that breakdown chemicals that > Beano does not break down. These can be obtained > through your health food store or if necessary your > physician. > I hope this is of some help. > Dr. Ron > Flatulence > > > > > > I know this was brought up several years ago. > Was > > wondering if other TCS > > members experience flatulence and what you do > to > > keep it under control. > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > > Not Medical Advice. We Are Not Doctors. > > Need help with the list? Email > > > kathy@...,michelle@..., > > rick@... > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 yep or in an elevator, or when you sneeze. good to know others experience the same crap (no pun intended). _____ From: tetheredspinalcord [mailto:tetheredspinalcord ] On Behalf Of Weaver Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 11:44 AM To: tetheredspinalcord Subject: Re: Flatulence Beano just breaks big gas bubbles into little gas bubbles to make them easier to pass, but you still have to pass them. Not the biggest help for gas. There are herbs that are supposed to help with digestive issues. Ginger, Cinnamon bark, Fennel, Cayenne pepper. They are supposed to help break food down so it doesn't produce as much gas. I love uncontrolled gas attacks. Especially at work. --- dkmoulton wrote: > Hi Bill > > I must have either missed this thread when it first > came around or totally ignored it, but yes, I do > have this huge problem, but for me the uncontrolled > part of it is completely new. It all depends on my > system, although not with what I've eaten for the > most part. I don't have a clue, but was thinking > about trying something like Beano. Anyone else? > > Kathy > Flatulence > > > I know this was brought up several years ago. Was > wondering if other TCS > members experience flatulence and what you do to > keep it under control. > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > Not Medical Advice. We Are Not Doctors. > Need help with the list? Email > kathy@...,michelle@..., > rick@... > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Count me in guys...I have the same problem all the time and I don't think it matters what I eat. I really don't have to eat anything and it happens. I have to be so very careful I do have a problem controlling it....my saving grace is I am a veterinary technician so I can always blame it on the dogs...hahaha > >From: tetheredspinalcord >[mailto:tetheredspinalcord ] On Behalf Of Weaver >Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 11:44 AM >To: tetheredspinalcord >Subject: Re: Flatulence > > >Beano just breaks big gas bubbles into little gas >bubbles to make them easier to pass, but you still >have to pass them. Not the biggest help for gas. >There are herbs that are supposed to help with >digestive issues. Ginger, Cinnamon bark, Fennel, >Cayenne pepper. They are supposed to help break food >down so it doesn't produce as much gas. > >I love uncontrolled gas attacks. Especially at work. > > > >--- dkmoulton wrote: > > > >>Hi Bill >> >>I must have either missed this thread when it first >>came around or totally ignored it, but yes, I do >>have this huge problem, but for me the uncontrolled >>part of it is completely new. It all depends on my >>system, although not with what I've eaten for the >>most part. I don't have a clue, but was thinking >>about trying something like Beano. Anyone else? >> >>Kathy >> Flatulence >> >> >> I know this was brought up several years ago. Was >>wondering if other TCS >> members experience flatulence and what you do to >>keep it under control. >> >> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been >>removed] >> >> >> >> Not Medical Advice. We Are Not Doctors. >> Need help with the list? Email >>kathy@...,michelle@..., >>rick@... >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 In an elevator. Oh that has to be priceless! I learned that it's best to just enjoy the experience. It's a joke in my house, and my kids die from being mortified every time, but I've made a game out of it. Other people do it, they just don't have a good excuse like we do. ) --- Bill wrote: > yep or in an elevator, or when you sneeze. good to > know others experience > the same crap (no pun intended). > > > > _____ > > From: tetheredspinalcord > [mailto:tetheredspinalcord ] On > Behalf Of Weaver > Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 11:44 AM > To: tetheredspinalcord > Subject: Re: Flatulence > > > Beano just breaks big gas bubbles into little gas > bubbles to make them easier to pass, but you still > have to pass them. Not the biggest help for gas. > There are herbs that are supposed to help with > digestive issues. Ginger, Cinnamon bark, Fennel, > Cayenne pepper. They are supposed to help break food > down so it doesn't produce as much gas. > > I love uncontrolled gas attacks. Especially at > work. > > > > --- dkmoulton wrote: > > > Hi Bill > > > > I must have either missed this thread when it > first > > came around or totally ignored it, but yes, I do > > have this huge problem, but for me the > uncontrolled > > part of it is completely new. It all depends on > my > > system, although not with what I've eaten for the > > most part. I don't have a clue, but was thinking > > about trying something like Beano. Anyone else? > > > > Kathy > > Flatulence > > > > > > I know this was brought up several years ago. > Was > > wondering if other TCS > > members experience flatulence and what you do to > > keep it under control. > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > > Not Medical Advice. We Are Not Doctors. > > Need help with the list? Email > > kathy@...,michelle@..., > > rick@... > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Well, for me, the little ones weren't quiet. There were just more of them. At least with the big loud ones, you can make a great joke out of it! But apparently, it isn't beano that does the gas breakdown. It might be Gas-X. I just know I was given some in the hospital and it didn't do a very good job - I thought it was beano. Must not have been! --- dkmoulton wrote: > Geez ...little farts compared to the large, > loud ones that happen now? I'll take the little > ones. :-) > > Kathy > Flatulence > > > > > > I know this was brought up several years ago. > Was > > wondering if other TCS > > members experience flatulence and what you do > to > > keep it under control. > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > > Not Medical Advice. We Are Not Doctors. > > Need help with the list? Email > > > kathy@...,michelle@..., > > rick@... > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 yeah but the problem is others dont realize we can't control it - they just think we're being extremely rude and lack all social skills. _____ From: tetheredspinalcord [mailto:tetheredspinalcord ] On Behalf Of Weaver Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 5:07 AM To: tetheredspinalcord Subject: RE: Flatulence In an elevator. Oh that has to be priceless! I learned that it's best to just enjoy the experience. It's a joke in my house, and my kids die from being mortified every time, but I've made a game out of it. Other people do it, they just don't have a good excuse like we do. ) --- Bill wrote: > yep or in an elevator, or when you sneeze. good to > know others experience > the same crap (no pun intended). > > > > _____ > > From: tetheredspinalcord > [mailto:tetheredspinalcord ] On > Behalf Of Weaver > Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 11:44 AM > To: tetheredspinalcord > Subject: Re: Flatulence > > > Beano just breaks big gas bubbles into little gas > bubbles to make them easier to pass, but you still > have to pass them. Not the biggest help for gas. > There are herbs that are supposed to help with > digestive issues. Ginger, Cinnamon bark, Fennel, > Cayenne pepper. They are supposed to help break food > down so it doesn't produce as much gas. > > I love uncontrolled gas attacks. Especially at > work. > > > > --- dkmoulton wrote: > > > Hi Bill > > > > I must have either missed this thread when it > first > > came around or totally ignored it, but yes, I do > > have this huge problem, but for me the > uncontrolled > > part of it is completely new. It all depends on > my > > system, although not with what I've eaten for the > > most part. I don't have a clue, but was thinking > > about trying something like Beano. Anyone else? > > > > Kathy > > Flatulence > > > > > > I know this was brought up several years ago. > Was > > wondering if other TCS > > members experience flatulence and what you do to > > keep it under control. > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > > Not Medical Advice. We Are Not Doctors. > > Need help with the list? Email > > kathy@...,michelle@..., > > rick@... > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Same with me. Annoying. Also, maybe I'm the only one who has heard this, but I've always been told that when you have Gas, you need to go, well, to the Bathroom. I've found out that that isn't always true in my Case........I would say not even 50%. I can feel that I have it, but, sometimes when I move, bend......there is no way to prevent it from happening. Yes, I would also like to be able to take something that would prevent any spells. Me Nebraska, USA mymocha@... It all depends on my system, although not with what I've eaten for the most part. I don't have a clue, but was thinking about trying something like Beano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Couple of things I've read say it's not good to hold it, either. Damned if you do, Damned if you don't, I guess. lol Me Nebraska, USA mymocha@... > Beano just breaks big gas bubbles into little gas > bubbles to make them easier to pass, but you still > have to pass them. Not the biggest help for gas. > There are herbs that are supposed to help with > digestive issues. Ginger, Cinnamon bark, Fennel, > Cayenne pepper. They are supposed to help break food > down so it doesn't produce as much gas. > > I love uncontrolled gas attacks. Especially at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 I've heard it works on spicey food, and gassy veggies.......such as Cauliflower and Broccoli. Me Nebraska, USA mymocha@... > So what does beano work on exactly? Which foods? > Because if it works on the foods that cause me to have > gas, I would love to try it! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 So what Foods are we not capable of Digesting? What does Beano not breakdown? Me Nebraska, USA mymocha@... It digests foods that we are not capable of digesting. chemicals that Beano does not break down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 A dear friend gave my daughter the book, " Walter, the Farting Dog " . Walter ends up a hero to his family. It really is a sweet story. has always been a little on the gassy side. I never connected that this might be related to the tc until reading this thread! Anyhow - at home, we just smile and say Walter must be visiting again. is such a funny little thing. Maybe it is because she has much older brothers? But she tends to fully enjoy and take great pride in any sounds her body produces. (Oh, to be 10 again)! Re: Flatulence Couple of things I've read say it's not good to hold it, either. Damned if you do, Damned if you don't, I guess. lol Me Nebraska, USA mymocha@... > Beano just breaks big gas bubbles into little gas > bubbles to make them easier to pass, but you still > have to pass them. Not the biggest help for gas. > There are herbs that are supposed to help with > digestive issues. Ginger, Cinnamon bark, Fennel, > Cayenne pepper. They are supposed to help break food > down so it doesn't produce as much gas. > > I love uncontrolled gas attacks. Especially at work. Not Medical Advice. We Are Not Doctors. Need help with the list? Email kathy@...,michelle@..., rick@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Bill said the following on 4/26/2006 10:50 AM: > yeah but the problem is others dont realize we can't control it - they just > think we're being extremely rude and lack all social skills. > > thinking back about 8 years ago, I did have that problem. I was always worried if it was going to be wet or dry. Mostly wet! I have been taking Cholestyramine for about 8 years, none of either problem since. Occassional insignificant little ones, but that is 'normal'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 But to me, that's okay. I don't much care what other people think of my social skills. We know we can't help it, and the only thing we really can do when it happens is laugh about it. At least for me, I don't have another choice. I either laugh about it, or I never leave my house again. --- Bill wrote: > yeah but the problem is others dont realize we can't > control it - they just > think we're being extremely rude and lack all social > skills. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 were u taking that for high cholesterol and less flatulence was a happy side effect? _____ From: tetheredspinalcord [mailto:tetheredspinalcord ] On Behalf Of Rick Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 11:49 AM To: tetheredspinalcord Subject: Re: Flatulence Bill said the following on 4/26/2006 10:50 AM: > yeah but the problem is others dont realize we can't control it - they just > think we're being extremely rude and lack all social skills. > > thinking back about 8 years ago, I did have that problem. I was always worried if it was going to be wet or dry. Mostly wet! I have been taking Cholestyramine for about 8 years, none of either problem since. Occassional insignificant little ones, but that is 'normal'. Not Medical Advice. We Are Not Doctors. Need help with the list? Email kathy@...,michelle@..., rick@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Bill said the following on 4/26/2006 1:37 PM: > were u taking that for high cholesterol and less flatulence was a happy side > effect? > > Cholestyramine is a powder that absorbs fat before it is digested into the bloodstream, therefore reducing cholesterol. I lack the enzymes that digest fat, therefore soft stools and gas. My cholesterol levels have always been fine, so no and yes. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Amen to that, Bill! If I could tell that I had intestinaly gas, I'd go stand next to a bassett hound or something (apologies to any bassett fans, I had one and that was one gassy dog!) - but I don't even get a hint that anything's going to happen with the next step. V > > yeah but the problem is others dont realize we can't control it - they just > think we're being extremely rude and lack all social skills. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2006 Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 Hey All, I see no connection with what I eat either. For me the gas is it's worst after I have a major event(series of BM's in a few hours) This will last for 2-3 days and I may not have another BM for up to a week. Dolnick wrote: Count me in guys...I have the same problem all the time and I don't think it matters what I eat. I really don't have to eat anything and it happens. I have to be so very careful I do have a problem controlling it....my saving grace is I am a veterinary technician so I can always blame it on the dogs...hahaha > >From: tetheredspinalcord >[mailto:tetheredspinalcord ] On Behalf Of Weaver >Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 11:44 AM >To: tetheredspinalcord >Subject: Re: Flatulence > > >Beano just breaks big gas bubbles into little gas >bubbles to make them easier to pass, but you still >have to pass them. Not the biggest help for gas. >There are herbs that are supposed to help with >digestive issues. Ginger, Cinnamon bark, Fennel, >Cayenne pepper. They are supposed to help break food >down so it doesn't produce as much gas. > >I love uncontrolled gas attacks. Especially at work. > > > >--- dkmoulton wrote: > > > >>Hi Bill >> >>I must have either missed this thread when it first >>came around or totally ignored it, but yes, I do >>have this huge problem, but for me the uncontrolled >>part of it is completely new. It all depends on my >>system, although not with what I've eaten for the >>most part. I don't have a clue, but was thinking >>about trying something like Beano. Anyone else? >> >>Kathy >> Flatulence >> >> >> I know this was brought up several years ago. Was >>wondering if other TCS >> members experience flatulence and what you do to >>keep it under control. >> >> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been >>removed] >> >> >> >> Not Medical Advice. We Are Not Doctors. >> Need help with the list? Email >>kathy@...,michelle@..., >>rick@... >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2006 Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 I have no control when it happens. Sometimes it happens when I am just walking. I am really interested in this Cholestyramine and will ask my doctor about it soon. Bill wrote: I know this was brought up several years ago. Was wondering if other TCS members experience flatulence and what you do to keep it under control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 I also notice that I have more when I am relatively " empty " . Makes no sense. lol Me Nebraska, USA mymocha@... > > I see no connection with what I eat either. For me the gas is it's worst > after I have a major event(series of BM's in a few hours) This will last > for 2-3 days and I may not have another BM for up to a week. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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