Smelly gas like sulphur and rotten eggs
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Hi all. So embarrassed but don't know what else to do. I actually am getting seriously depressed as It Is so bad.
I have been getting really bloated and pass the most foul smelling gas ever, it stinks and lingers in the room. I'm having to air my bungalow every evening.
I eat relatively healthy, excercise regularly and am slim.
This has been going on solidly for 2 whole months. I have tried eating different things but i just keep getting this awful smell! Sometimes I feel like I'm going to shit myself!! I can't have people over and am scared to go out when I know I'll be in a small space. I gave up my job!!
I have had to do a stool sample, all clear. The doctors just say I have IBS. They gave me colofac (mebeverine) which did nothing! I don't know what the hell to do!!
PLEASE HELP
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james500au jennyjames
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I hope you have had some relief with your issue. I have tried something I have not seen and I wish to share it.
I have occasional trouble and it becomes really tiresome and then depressing and the god damn aweful.
So what I find works pretty much straight away is: I fast for one day. No food or drinks other than water and I drink alot during the fasting day and doesn't seem difficult to maintain focus until the evening but its just one day. Then I cut all sort of sugars, no fruit or sweets or soft drink and also no dairy or wheat. I generally eat as little dairy as possble and not so much wheat either after a few days. Keeps me going for quite a while. A happy chappy.
My theory is the yeast in the gut gobbles up the sugars and converts them gas and when the yeast starves they shrink so its fine for a while until they grow again.
Also stress sets me off even stress about having gas, a small vicious circle when applicable. So I use a natural yeast free relaxant. Like Damaiana.
This combination can last me a month and a half good run with the occasional peppermint oil.
be87654 james500au
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kaylz9082 jennyjames
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This website has a list of what foods are high FODMAP (bad) and low (good). I found it helpful to type it up myself, highlighting on both lists which things I do like and always keeping it handy (in handbag) then when it comes to planning meals and/or snacks you can look through and plan knowing that you should feel not too bad after eating anything.
http://www.ibsdiets.org/fodmap-diet/fodmap-food-list/
If you google it you can also get some good recipes that can give you inspiration.
be87654 kaylz9082
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pulsev2 jennyjames
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be87654 pulsev2
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ruth77941 jennyjames
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joyce95437 jennyjames
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I have similar problem but it get worst if I eat fruits, currys, yeogurt, and cheese.
At present I use Simeticone 125mg, 2 caplets, when it starts to bubble up and grumble and become uncomfortable it work wonders for me. You can purchase it at the pharmacy OTC. It is called Windease.
I have had IBS in the past. Colofac also worked but I become constipated with it so I stop it after a while
steve55315 jennyjames
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I had the same problem. i CAN eat without getting smelly gas : potatoe, rice, porridge no skimmed milk, cucumber, peppers and more.
i gave up gluten from wheat and high lactose dairy.
joyce95437 steve55315
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I am trying to identify the foods that really give me bloating with rumbling and gas and make a list so as to avoid it. It is difficult because I just love all fruits. I am trying a new homeopathic remedy at present. It is said that homeopathic remedies do not have any side effects as such and do not react with any conventional medicines. I have only started this one week ago and as an overall quick assessment it seems to show a small improvement. Will keep you updated
steve55315 joyce95437
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I never tested fruits so I still do not know if I can eat them but I only eat a few bananas and not over 3 a day I have learnt.
For me beans, legumes - even peanuts and lactose are the big be- careful ones. I can eat A little of both, but too much and POW! I clear whole buildings if people!
ruth77941 jennyjames
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joyce95437 ruth77941
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rajesh77042 jennyjames
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ruth77941 rajesh77042
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