Hello all. Recently painful gas and bloating has been an issue. I take Beano at meals with some small effect. I try to avoid foods that cause gas; I do well on major items - tomatoes, asparagus, etc. - but I am far from perfect. I do NOT take simethicone because it does nothing for me. What else can I do to relieve gas pain? I am grateful for whatever advice you all can provide.
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Have you discussed the possibility of SIBO with your GI?
Also, I assume you're avoiding carbonated drinks, and trying not to swallow air when you eat.
Have not discussed SIBO but will. No drinks, try on air. I've heard peppermint tea may help. Do you know if it works? Just looking for some sort of symptom relief right now. Thank you.
I use gas-x worked way better than beano for me. The generic is just as good too.
Gas-X is simethicone, which the OP has tried.
Another suggestion is to drastically reduce your carbohydrate intake, especially sugar and highly refined grains. Eating more carbs than your gut can digest leaves food for bacteria to work on, with gas as a by product. So don't just think anout the typical gas forming foods. Also, many of us are sensitive to high fiber intake too (carbs that we do not digest), for the same reason. You need to find that happy medium that works for you.
But, in the end, serious gas and bloating means pouchitis or bacterial overgrowth for me. The solution is antibiotics. Some people are able to maintain bacterial balance with probiotics, but they have not worked out for me.
Jan 
Yikes! I forgot to mention that I have chronic cuffitis. My guess is that's the main cause of all this gas. Thanks for the advice on carbs, Jan. I have been eating a lot of bagels lately.
Yeah, when my cuffitis is flaring, it is VERY sensitive to the presence of gas in the pouch.
Jan
Activated charcoal has done wonders for me and gas! You can get it on Amazon or any health food store. I take capsules but it comes in powder as well. You can't take it near meals or medications. I take it right before bed several hours after dinner. Has helped so much with gas. Good luck
