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cgilsing Enthusiast
cgilsing
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Hey Everybody!

Does anyone know of anything that can offer temporary relief from the bloating? Sometimes I just feel like if someone stuck a pin in me I'd pop! I've even been asked if I was pregnant before! I've tried gas-x which doesn't seem to do anything at all....If any of you have any advice I'd really appriciate it!

Thanks!

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Misa
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Hiya

I've found peppermint oil to be helpful for bloating. The first capsule works on eliminating the bloating....which needless to say is a bit uncomfortable.....but necessary :blink: But then I take another one in the evening and also two the next day. This keeps the bloating away. Enteric coated capsules are the best as they will open lower down in the digestive system where most needed.

Here's some info from a net search:

Peppermint Oil

Categories: Digestive system, Respiratory system

Symptoms: Poor digestion, Circulation, Headaches, Nausea/Vomiting, Colon Disorders, Colds/Flu, Fever, Respiratory Problems

Peppermint oil eliminates gas, bloating and abdominal cramps. It improves circulation and the production of digestive fluids. It relieves headaches, nausea and soothes spastic colon.

Misa :D

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KaitiUSA
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Hey Everybody!

Does anyone know of anything that can offer temporary relief from the bloating?  Sometimes I just feel like if someone stuck a pin in me I'd pop!  I've even been asked if I was pregnant before!  I've tried gas-x which doesn't seem to do anything at all....If any of you have any advice I'd really appriciate it!

Thanks!

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Is the kind of gas-x you take gluten free?Even meds can have it in there so make sure of those too.

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Canadian Karen
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If you are using the Gas-X chewable tablets, THEY ARE NOT GLUTEN FREE!!! I found this out the hard way. I was chewing them like candy for the gas, until I found out that they contained gluten! Now I use Phasyme. They work.

Karen

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Corrine
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For years I've used candied ginger. I sometimes eat a piece before I eat something that is particularly gassy and then after. I helps in getting rid of the gas but not keeping it from happening. I used it extensively when I was pregnant. I might give the peppermint oil a try though. I have to say that since being gluten-free I don't have the trapped gas I used to have.

cgilsing Enthusiast
cgilsing
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Thank you guys for your suggestions! Sorry I hadn't checked this in a few days! The gas -x I have used was the gell cap things.....it's been quite a while since I had them since they didn't work for me anyway, but I'm pretty sure that they were gluten-free...I am definatly going to try the peppermint oil and the ginger! Where do you find those products? Can you get them at the grocery store or the drug store? If I can find something that works it will make getting through gluten accidents much easier! In a bad episode the bloating is so bad my clothes don't fit and its quite painful. Thanks again! You guys are the best!

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