Flatulence

[prue1956]

Since this virus started my bowels have been all over the place I have IBS c and today I have chronic trapped wind in my right ribs I can feel it moving about it,I have tried Rennie to no avail and just taken a bath,the pain is awful,I have drink lots of water which I do everyday usually 6/7 glasses a day,has anyone got any ideas.I also suffer with bad anxiety.

[Nothingimpossible]

Hi Prue, have you tried gaviscon advance, think this is stronger than Rennie, also sip a cup of boiled water, I found this helps me to relieve bloating and pain in stomach. Hope it works and wish you well. Anxiety is not good with reflux, it will make symptoms worse, try not to worry so much. Good luck

[xjrs]

I have IBS-C and have been prescribed Linaclotide for it and I am also taking Alflorex probiotic which has been scientifically studied for IBS and is available on a free 2 month trial on joining theibsnetwork.org. These in combination have reduced the pain I am in considerably and I have been able to tolerate more foods so that I am able to consume the extra fibre I need to have a BM without laxatives including 4 tablespoon oatbran, 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed, 8 prunes, 2 tablespoon chia seeds and 3 shredded wheat (or GF version: Nutribrex) for breakfast, plus quinoa, wholewheat bread and whole grain pastas at other meals. These fruits are particularly high fibre and can help with BMs: hard pears, dried apricots, raspberries, oranges (contain a natural laxative) & 2 kiwi. In some people the Linaclotide also helps a lot with BMs which is its primary purpose.

There is some good advice about constipation here:

theibsnetwork.org/constipat...

theibsnetwork.org/constipat...

Exercise can help with BMs. The government recommends 150 mins of moderate exercise (e.g. walking as if you are late for an appointment) or 75 of intense exercise (e.g. jogging) per week. I also have a bit of a walk around straight after breakfast to get things moving.

You need to ensure that you are drinking enough fluids (2 litres of fluid per day).

In terms of gas I've found specifically Rennie Deflatine (rather than Rennie on its own) helpful for me. You could also try enteric coated peppermint.

There is also the FODMAP elimination & reintroduction diet to consider, which would reduce gases, but also tends to reduce the fibre in your diet which could make IBS-C worse.

[SandraJane1950]

I actually thought I was having a heart attack and called 999. The pain was so bad. I find hot water bottle helps and often gently massage my belly. This might help you.