Any advice on gas pains?
I’ve had many symptoms over years dealing with IBS. Right now I have gas pains and cramping but only able to move my bowels very little. It can last for hours. It’s disrupting my day. I’ve canceled plans and appointments. I don’t understand why it’s doing this. I usually get cramps then bowels will move and I feel better. Not with this. Help!
Hi, Emily - I'm sorry to hear how much trouble the gas pains have been giving you. While we wait for others to chime in with their experiences, I thought this article may help: https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net/symptoms/stomach-pain-common-sign-symptom-of-ibs . Hope you're feeling well today! - Chris, IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Team
Thanks for the link Chris. I chimed too.
Laying on your stomach, on a couch or a bed, can be helpful. I also take some liquid children's ibuprofen- it has to be liquid, to absorb quickly. A physician recommended it to me nearly 20 years ago and it has helped immeasurably.
I have horrible heartburn, gerd and gas pain. The new alka seltzer heartburn and gas chews help some. Hope your doing better! Oh ACV pills help me a bit too with gas
Dear Emily,
I have celiac disease and IBS. The latter came first and it was by chance that I was tested for celiac. I have dealt with both for almost 30 years.
Activated charcoal capsules do help a lot with the misery of excess gas. I use the Nature's Way brand. I have also learned over the years that eating regularly, even if just small amounts can help. IBS for me can flare with or without food. Protein shakes are my go to if eating causes too much pain and gas.
I hope this helps.
For me, I've found that taking activated charcoal before meals doesn't do anything at all, however, it works wonders when taken right after a meal that I know is going to trigger symptoms.
If you're already experiencing symptoms such as bloating or having trouble digesting something, I would take it as soon as possible.
In my experience, the sooner after eating a trigger you take it, the better it works.
I've just recently shared this article: https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net/living/activated-charcoal-my-savior about how exactly I use activated charcoal, if you're interested. I hope this helps and activated charcoal will work for you!
Please keep us updated.
Karina (team member)I also wanted to add that you need to pay attention to the other medication you're taking, as the activated charcoal might absorb it if you take them too close together. If you're worried about that, I would ask your pharmacist or doctor how long to wait.
Karina (team member)
