A bit personal, but I need help...

[Simone]

I wonder if anyone else is experiencing or have experienced painful gas while on this plan? Is there a supplement that will relieve the pain? I have been reading that gas us just constipation. I am eating flaxseed and taking flax seed and green tea pills. Is there anything else I can do? It is incredibly painful, almost debilitating.

[MontanaRebel]

Could use you to start up my BBQ pit! lol Sorry just some humor there.

I have not had that problem so hopefully someone will be able to help you out! It sure sounds painful! Wish you the best in getting this resolved! :guns

[G-Mom]

Hi Simone, I am sorry to hear about your painful gas problem. Did you eat a lot of veggies pre-Atkins? I am thinking if not, your system is trying to adjust to eating a lot of veggies and flaxseed.

I am thinking your body will adjust, and you will feel better. Up your water, avoid pop and perhaps cut down a bit on gas-producing veggies for a couple days. When you feel better, add them back slowly.

Let us know if you feel better soon! Take care! :hug

[Moochiecat]

Don't be embarassed about potty problems! We all have them. :yes
Sometimes when I get bad gas like that it means I am on the verge of having a bowel movement. It could be that you are backed up, and the gas is having to fight to escape.
If I feel that I have to go, but my body is reluctant, I'll use a glycerine suppository, and I usually get results within 15 minutes or so. They're cheap, they work quickly and there's no worry about carb counts, etc.

[MontanaRebel]

Glad ya don't have to count carbs putting something up your butt! lol

That would be a scarey thought!! :guns

[borntolose]

:wave Sounds like you are having problems digesting your raw vegies. You can try BEANO it is a digestive enzyme that aids digestion and stops gas naturaly.

http://www.beanogas.com/

BJ Webb

[Becky Sue]

Thank Goodness for glycerine suppositories. Walmart has them.

[FightingTheFight]

It could be that you are backed up, and the gas is having to fight to escape.

[is thin possible?]

I have had trouble with constipation, which seems silly since I am eating more fiber, drinking more water, and exercising more than I ever have! Anyhow...I have found that taking a daily dose or two of natural psyllium is very helpful and eases that problem once you regularly start using it. I have found it is the more natural way to ease this problem and I am regular again! Try it. You can find it at your local Wal-mart in the pharmacy area. One bottle cost me about $14.00...(but lasts quite awhile!) but it is worth it to feel better.

Good luck!
:wave

[Squeaker]

Hi

Sorry to hear about the gas problem, I've actually had the complete reverse, to the relief of my nearest and dearest.
Psylium husks were great when I inexplicably got constipated, but for God's sake don't use senna, I had a near-nuclear explosion when I went to the loo.

[TerriC]

I got a lot of gas from using a straw with my water. More burping than the other end though! I feel for you though, gas can be so so painful! I have used gasx in the past.

[thornbirdskkk]

GASX works for me as well. its all the veggies.. Broccolli look out!!

[mannamay]

Where can I get Psylium husks? or Flaxseed at..I have seen lots of the Flaxseed stuff, but not sure on the flaxseed supplements or oil or what?