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Posted 9/3/2011 10:04 PM (GMT 0)
hi

I have crohn and my major issue is bloating

1-is there any medicine for bloating?

2-Is there are any diet to solve this?
Posted 9/3/2011 10:35 PM (GMT 0)
it depends on what you're eating. if you're eating a lot of oils, milk, teas and carbs, there may be fermentation in the colon.

my advice for you is to try a mono-diet for elimination purposes.

day 1 (you should do this on a weekend) eat only plain yoghurt, to any quantity you want. and if you think its not enough, add some rice to it. but no spices or anything. (just like what our mums used to do when we were sick).

day 2 see how you feel, if you can handle it, try again for 1 more day (i've done it and its really easy when you're at home).

day 3 start eating plain foods (rice, potato etc) and one day at a time add back the regular things to your diet. you will see that if you bloat again, then you had just had the trigger food.

good luck!
Posted 9/3/2011 11:13 PM (GMT 0)
I've always been really bloated when it comes to my crohn's, so much so that I look 3 months pregnant sometimes!
I started seeing an osteopath and it has greatly reduced my bloating.
I'd also suggest keeping a food diary so you can avoid trigger foods! :)
Posted 9/4/2011 9:12 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you guys for your advice
Posted 9/4/2011 2:44 PM (GMT 0)
Sultan,

I would recommend you speak to your doctor about a possible bacterial overgrowth. I have had this twice, and I had alot of bloating and gas and some discomfort from them both. Described my symptoms to my GI and he said I had a bacterial overgrowth. Treatment was 10 days of Cipro and a good probiotic and it knocked it right out of me. Just another possibility to what is causing your bloating.

Hugs!
Posted 9/4/2011 9:58 PM (GMT 0)
I think I recall someone mentioing a test for the SIBO if so was it an easy test I think if I remember right it is similar to the breathing in a bag for lactose intol test. Since that severe issue the other night the bloating in my belly has not gone back down to what it norm is granted it is a lot better but not its typical size.
Posted 9/5/2011 4:25 PM (GMT 0)
Yep, bacterial overgrowth was a problem for me too. For a long time. And recurring.

Alternating two of the older less-broad spectrum antibiotics such as tetracycline and amoxicillin the first 10 days of every month for a couple of years along w/a good probiotic seem to have ended that vicious SIBO (knock, Knock, KNOCK).

We deliberately chose two older less-broad spectrum antibiotics that were effective for me so that we had the newer broad spectrum antibiotics in reserve should I run into some serious problems like pneumonia, etc.

Posted 9/6/2011 12:55 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you guys for your notes

Bloating, pain and discomfort were completely gone, that was before colonscopy procedure, the gave me some laxatives, so I think laxatives will help me. I will ask my doctor next time.
Posted 10/23/2011 3:17 AM (GMT 0)
By the way I used probiotic and gave a horrible pain!
Posted 10/23/2011 3:29 AM (GMT 0)
I have found in the past that you can over do probiotics and there are so many types. Some do not agree with me. Find the balance of type and amount.
Posted 10/23/2011 8:39 PM (GMT 0)
The only things that helped completely rid me of excessive gas and all bloating is fibre supplements daily and indefinitely as suggested by my GI and probiotics also daily and indefinitely (GI approved as well)...keeping in mind that either of those can increase gas/bloating for some (especially the fibre supplements) but it's just your system adjusting, once it's adjusted then those symptoms will go away, fibre also keeps balance of gut flora (like probiotics do) by sweeping bad bacteria from the bowels....a bonus for working that way.
Posted 10/24/2011 2:33 AM (GMT 0)
I find chamomile tea very helpful.
And yes, as said, probiotics are all different. Maybe ask your GI if he/she can recommend one.
Posted 10/24/2011 2:43 AM (GMT 0)
I think the fibre supplement idea from PB4 is very good. I believe you mean soluble fiber like metamucil??????? Start with a small amount and then increased gradually until you find your balance. There is some instruction though not to use it with medications and vitamins though. I think it is hard to balance this but could be worth the trouble if it helps your gut trouble. I have been wanting to do the metamucil a long time but can't seem to find the time between working and still not taking it near pill/supplement time.
Posted 10/24/2011 4:48 PM (GMT 0)
Even though bloating can be caused by gas creating foods and bacterial overgrowth, my main cause of bloating are spasms throughout the intestines. Think of a garden hose with a kink in it: Pressure builds up at the kink just like gas will build up.

I take Donnatal or Hyoscyamine to relax the intestines, I also lie on one side and gently massage and reposition the intestines, then to the other side.

A useful Yoga position is to lie down, face up, bring the knee up.

With your hand and arm, bring the knee across the abdomen all the way to the other side, even go with the spine in that direction a little bit. This major movement will cause the abdomen to relax and "push gas" downward. Do it gently a few times. Then do it with the other knee in the other direction.

The other position is to clasp the knee with both hands and press it into your abdomen, gently.

Walking, or if you have a stationary bike will make the bowels active and move, those thighs going up and down really signal to the abdomen: get moving ! 

Posted 10/24/2011 10:41 PM (GMT 0)
Sultan, I had same problem with probiotics, think my digestive system is so screwed up it doesn't seem to like stuff that is good for it anymore. Others find they work for them well but everyone is different and what works for one won't work for others.
Posted 10/26/2011 3:56 AM (GMT 0)
Thank guys for your advice

FunGuy: I agree with you, but the thing is I tried once and I do not want to undergo to another bad experience

Pb4: I tried fibre supplements daily and it is not good to me, by the way I am kind of fiber guy, I usually eat a lot fiber especially when I am no in flare


Rone: I will try it thanks

Yohimbe: sometimes when I exercise the bloating incease but maybe it differ with yoga and walking

Stripy: Oh yes, I think our digestive system cannot distinguish between good bacteria and bad bacteria so he kill them all!

I am better Asacol suppository now, and I do not know how!!!!
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