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Can Anybody Suggest A Treatment For Occasional Extreme Bloating?

A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭
Warrington, UK

From time to time my IBS flares up and when it's at it's worst I suffer extreme bloating. Usually it occurs following eating food (even small snacks). Wind appears to get trapped, made worse by the other effects of suffering IBS ( esp constipation)
At its worst its so bad that if I were a woman I would swear I was pregnant
I've tried using simethicone but it has little or no effect. I try to eat slowly so as not to take in too much air, but sometimes I'm just plain afraid to eat.
I take… read more

February 18, 2019
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A myIBSteam Member

I can relate.......if I have to take a pain med I get all backed up. Miramax helps me. Since I seem to have motility and diarrhea issues it gets complicated for me!

March 21, 2019
A myIBSteam Member

Thanks Jillyn 31. I'll give that a go.

February 19, 2019
A myIBSteam Member

It sounds like you do have a well thought out plan for bloating!

February 18, 2019
A myIBSteam Member

Thanks for the info Stevie. I’ll give it a go.

September 8, 2019
A myIBSteam Member

1 tsp of L glutamin powder with a beverage before you eat breakfast helps me and sometimes ginger

September 7, 2019

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