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Posted 12/27/2011 1:52 AM (GMT 0)
I've been reading posts on this forum about taking fiber supplements and probiotics for bad gas, but I've also read that gas is a side of effect of fiber supplements.

I already have a good probiotic which seems to have helped a bit, but looking for additional recommendations to control the gas pains. I'm currently taking Rowasa enemas at night and Asacol throughout the day which has helped control my flare (which I'm in the process of coming out of). The gas doesn't seem to be a side effect of the meds since gas is a relatively new symptom. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!
Posted 12/27/2011 2:19 AM (GMT 0)
gas is usually caused from bad food combining. what is your diet like? also, food that sits in the colon for a while and putrifies will cause gas pains. these are things like meat, dairy, beans, and grains.
Posted 12/27/2011 2:25 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks, Joanna. Are you saying bad food combining is always the cause or specifically during a flare? I didn't start getting gas until the current flare and my diet hasn't changed throughout the last year or so (starting flaring in May). I'm pretty positive the gas is a bi-product of the flare as my symptoms have changed as I'm coming out of it. I think it will likely go away on it's own when I reach remission, but it's pretty painful and looking for short-term relief until I reach remission.
Posted 12/27/2011 3:07 AM (GMT 0)
I agree with you that gas is part of flaring. Certain foods produce gas in my gut so I eliminate dairy, fruit and fruit juices to eliminate gas. I'm still trying to figure out which foods contribute to a flare. Foods like wheat and dairy cause inflammation so I feel those do may be causing/lengthening a flare.

I definitely have trouble with beans too but never eat enough to cause problems. I've read that meat is inflammatory but meat protein has helped me so much that I've never given it up.

You'll have to keep notes and see which foods might be causing your gas. Probiotics can cause gas and sometimes you have to try a couple to find one that suits your gut. Like you I take VSL3 but it causes no gas for me.
Posted 12/27/2011 4:45 PM (GMT 0)
SFLisa,

Gas can  be caused by flaring, foods, fibre supplements and the probiotics.  I take my metamucil late in the evening right before bed so that if  it is gonna gas me at least Im in bed.  Probiotics can cause gas as well when first taking them, I will take that in the evening as well but spaced apart from the metamucil.

elimating the gas causing foods as well might help. 

PEPPERMINT  OIL, capsules are great for gas and discomfort.  They seem to settle the stomach.

As the inflammmation in your colon decreases so should your gas pain.  Continue with the enemas.

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