Almost 2 weeks with J pouch!

rather be camp'nMember

This is my first post and I have a few questions:

Controlling / minimizing gas: what's a good over the counter solution ? I have been working hard on a diet that helps to minimize the gas.

I am having on average 12 -15 BM per 24 hours....will this continue to improve or stay the same? I find the morning and early afternoon a lot easier to deal with then late afternoon and early evening as far as frequency and gas are concerned. As the day goes on it gets worse?
BM frequency increases soreness around end of rectum and almost feels like it is on fire. What works best to remedy this?

Thanks in advance for your suggestions and comments!

Lou

3/3/147:27 PM

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mgmt10Member

Some people have posted that digestive enzymes help with gas. I've tried them but really didn't notice a difference. I find that too many carbs makes me gassy so I try to watch them. Everyone is different though. It's all trial and error.

Your frequency will most likely go down over the coming weeks. Sounds like you're pretty textbook for two weeks out. Around the three or four week mark I was down to 6x a day and now I'm 4-6x a day almost four years later.

I like using Calmopseptine for the irritation and butt burn. It has menthol in it which some people find irritating but most people find it soothing. I can't live with out the stuff!

All these things improve over time. Welcome to the forum!

3/3/148:26 PM

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Semi ColonMember

Lou,
I use a moist wipe. You can get Convetec Aloe Vesta foam which you apply to TP. Been using it over 10 years but don't see many others using it. But it works.
Jerry

3/3/149:14 PM

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MurrayMember

Lou
welcome form the other end of Hwy 17
had mine a year now I found beno worked also any type of anti diarrhea that targets gas and bloating also stay away from raw onions and cinnamon.as you recover you get it down to 6-8/24h. the but burn does go away but its never far away.

3/4/142:37 PM

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