Gas

So ever since my last resection on sept 19th my BMs have been worse then ever, wonderful I know.  But the last couple days I have been having the worst gas pains ever.  I feel like theres a million little bubbles popping constantly in my stomach, its loud and painful, and I have a lot of pressure on my stomach.  I get urges where I have to run to the bathroom because I think I have to go, but all that comes out is gas (I know the one time I dont run to the bathroom and just let one loose I'll probably crap myelf haha) Never trust a fart ;).   I feel almost like Im constipated but I'm not because Im having BMs like 10+ times a day, they are very small, always liquid and bright yellow, and I know that means that food is going through my body too fast....but what the heck is causing this gas and the pain, Ive never experienced this before. Im not sure if I should try something like GasX or Beano, or if those types of things are bad for us Crohnies, any advice?  Im going to see my surgeon for my follow up tomorrow, but Im not sure if he could answer my questions or not, Im hoping that I can snag my GI while Im there and ask him really quick because they all work in the same office.  Blahhh Im so sick of this!

On very rare occassions I'll get a little gassier than usual (since taking fibre supplements daily for the last 5 yrs, my gas is pretty minimal and my bloating gone) but there is the odd time I get a little extra gassy and I tried Gas-X with no aid but those chewable Rolaids (extra strength) sure do the trick for me.

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I think Im going to try something like Beano if I cant get an answer or help tomorrow.   I havent tried a probiotic yet, I'll have to look into it.  Im a little worried though because while I was in the hospital I did develop a C Diff infection, but I was on antibiotics for that and tested negative for it a few weeks later, but for some reason in the back of my head I always thought I still had it because my stools have been bright yellow and liquid ever since I got the infection...hmm

Just a wee note to say that frequent bowel movements can indeed indicate a blockage... in that only liquid can get out. I, early on, thought I was constipated because I was having only frequent but liquid bowel movements. Discovered that I was nearly completely blockedwith scar tissue (after 2 years of trying to get a diagnosis.) Once I had that first resection surgery, and endured several of the sometimes nasty side effects.... fistula, post op infection, diverticulosis, etc etc etc... Life was pretty good for a while. Then the disease came back and the rest is a very long story!
As for gas, man that's my worst enemy. I try never to fart as I could veryeasily end up shi**ing myself at any time.
Watch out for that C-Diff infection as it can be deceptively like active Crohn's! Good luck!
Michael

The yellow liquid may be an indication that something might be up with your gallbladder as well...I'd get on a probiotic (a good one) as soon as possible, and whenever you're on antibiotics be sure to take your probiotics at least 2 hours after you're fininshed taking your antibiotics for the day or the antis will just kill off the pros.

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Florastor is supposed to be helpful when you have c diff.  And, it's a beneficial yeast, not bacteria, so you can take it whenever.  The antibiotic won't kill it off.  I've been on it for about a week and a half now, and it seems to be helping with The Thrush That Will Not Die.  Not as fast acting as nystain or diflucan (anti-fungals), but I can stay on this indefinitely, unlike the meds.

I've been taking samples I picked up at a CCFA conference, so I have no idea how expensive it is.  I guess I'll find out next week when it's time to buy some more.

bektold said...
It's a shame we don't do more with methane energy in this country, because some days I swear I could power most of Houston all by myself!

I know I've managed to achieve liftoff by myself.