Excessive flatulence?

[health_freak]

I know this has probably been done many times, but is there anyone else who suffers from severe gas (and is really affected by it/really embarassed)? How do you deal with it?
I've tried peppermint tea, carbon pills, stopped dairy products.....
if you have any other suggestions, pls share!

[GirlWithPain]

oh yea...though I can't say it has been very embarassing because I can control it. However, it does bring much discomfort,especially in terms of social life. But what really brings me much discomfort is chronic constipation and this crazy grumbling stomach noise all the time..especially after I eat. Any ideas? is Phazyme good for this? I hate it how doctors say it's not a big deal, it surely is, I just wanna die when my stomach makes this noise in public setting when its quite around....

[Harry]

There is a good web site about Controlling Gas on the Information Archive thread at the top of this board. It's the first post -- it is certainly worth reading!!!

[GirlWithPain]

hm, I didn't find it, where is it exactly? i dont see the "info archive" anywhere, I guess i need to learn how to use this board..

[plymouth]

Hi,

If a doctor has determined that there is no medical cause then it might be foods in your diet. Try eliminating one item at a time for a 3-4 days then try another. My problems were with bananas, gravies, sauces and mayonaise.

Other common causes include swallowing air when eating, carbonated beverages and a recent increase of fiber in your diet.

You might also try probiotics and/or an internal cleansing product like Gaia Herbs Supreme Cleanse. It's a package of psyllium fiber and herb extracts that you take on a daily schedule for two weeks. I'm into week two with much improvement.

Foods that might be a problem:

Most beans, especially dried beans and peas, baked beans, soy beans, lima beans

Milk; ice cream; and cheese

Cabbage; radishes; onions; broccoli; Brussels sprouts; cauliflower; cucumbers; sauerkraut; kohlrabi; asparagus

Potatoes; rutabaga; turnips

Prunes; apricots; apples; raisins; bananas

All foods thst contain wheat and wheat products including cereals, breads, and pastries. Check labels.

Pan-fried or deep-fried foods; fatty meats; rich cream sauces and gravies; pastries. (While fatty foods are not carbohydrates, they too can contribute to intestinal gas.)

Carbonated beverages, medications, or powders