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Posted 1/3/2015 12:35 AM (GMT 0)
So I noticed that when I use gas x I am much better in the morning so I googled it and came upon this, http://www.google.com/patents/US6100245, just wondering if anyone else has noticed that simethicone helps them. My problem is mainly bleeding and I do get a lot of gas pains.
Posted 1/3/2015 12:40 AM (GMT 0)
I use it a lot. Extra strength. When I'm gassy I pop 2.
Posted 1/3/2015 12:44 AM (GMT 0)
I take a lot, too, at least once a day, usually more. When I buy it (Target brand is the cheapest I've found), I throw four or five boxes of the 50-count in the cart.

I take it because I think it's better for my colon and rectum to get as little irritating activity as possible.

Thanks for the link.
Posted 1/3/2015 2:31 AM (GMT 0)
I discovered that patent a long time ago. Tried gas-x several times but could not see where it did anything for me. Obviously this person did not discover the cure for UC as nothing ever came of the patent.
Posted 1/4/2015 5:19 AM (GMT 0)
What does Gas-X do for you? Does it help relieve gas more easily (meaning what exactly)? I mean, if I can pass gas without anyone hearing, then I'm good to go (a fairly constant trial at work). Does Gas-X help for this purpose?
Posted 1/4/2015 8:22 AM (GMT 0)
From my understanding, it attempts to bind all individual gas bubbles in your gut into one giant gas bubble (so you pass a big fart instead of tiny little whistles). Not sure how this is meant to help relieve bloating though.
Posted 1/4/2015 10:26 AM (GMT 0)
It helps with gas that seems to be stuck maybe from inflammation and although it might be just me but also seems to diminish the blood that I see.
Posted 1/4/2015 4:16 PM (GMT 0)
Max is completely right on what it does. It doesn't actually eliminate gas at all but combines several smaller gas bubbles into larger gas bubbles so your body can eliminate them faster with fewer large bubbles than tons of smaller bubbles so the process goes much faster.
Posted 1/5/2015 1:11 AM (GMT 0)
helps me , seems to calm my belly overall
Posted 1/5/2015 6:13 AM (GMT 0)
All I know is that I fart a lot less, probably 80% less, when I take Gas-X.

There are no side effects and it's safe enough for pregnant women to use. What's not to like? :)
Posted 1/5/2015 7:46 AM (GMT 0)
I have Ulcerative Colitis and I keep lots of Simethicone on hand to use it with each meal. I also use Beano, both regular Beano and Beano + Dairy Defense. I feel that anything that helps me digest food better can only make life easier on my colon. I carry these meds in my purse. I find that they have reduced my abdominal pains. My internist said he was not concerned about the quantity of these meds I was using and he did not think they would harm me. GI Dr. agreed.

I switched from GasX to Phazyme, or generic Simethicone, after I developed esophageal pain. My doctor told me mint could irritate my esophagus. I had been drinking green tea with mint each day and taking GasX, which has peppermint oil.

I found it strange that peppermint oil is supposed to be soothing to the intestines, but can be an irritant to the esophagus. However, since I cut out mint and added Prevacid, my esophagus has felt better most of the time. I am quite underweight due to UC, so I am not a typical candidate for GERD.
Posted 1/5/2015 12:43 PM (GMT 0)
Is GasX ok for children?
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